How It's Made · SEASON 12
Motorcycle Engines, Glass Enamel Sculptures, Hand-Made Paper, Vaulting Poles
Episode 13 · 2009-04-01

- Documentary
Episode overview
Precision-machined parts are assembled into motorcycle engines, powdered glass enamel is applied and fused into decorative sculptures, plant fibres are pulped and formed into handmade paper, and layers of composite material are shaped and tested to produce flexible vaulting poles.
21 minutes
Season 12 episodes
1. Pneumatic Impact Wrenches, Cultured Marble Sinks, Plantain Chips, NASCAR Stock Cars2009-01-07
2. Jaws of Life, Artificial Christmas Trees, Soda Crackers, Ratchets2009-01-14
3. Thermometers, Produce Scales, Aircraft Painting, Luxury Chocolates2009-01-21
4. Carburetors, Air Conditioners, Sugar2009-01-28
5. Combination Wrenches, Deli Meats, Golf Carts, Airships2009-02-04
6. Carbon Fibre Car Parts, Hand Dryers, Recycled Polyester Yarn, Fleece2009-02-11
7. Police Badges, Muffins, Car Washes, Pressure Gauges2009-02-18
8. Metal Detectors, Rum, Tiffany Reproductions, Aircraft Engines2009-02-25
9. Riding Mowers, Popcorn, Adjustable Beds, Cultured Diamonds2009-03-04
10. Airstream Trailers, Horseradish, Industrial Steam Boilers, Deodorant2009-03-11
11. Screwdrivers, Compact Track Loaders, Physician Scales, Carbon Fibre Bats2009-03-18
12. Escalators, Kevlar Canoes, Goat Cheese, Disc Music Boxes2009-03-25
13. Motorcycle Engines, Glass Enamel Sculptures, Hand-Made Paper, Vaulting Poles2009-04-01