How It's Made · SEASON 22
Carbon Fibre, Antique Frame Restoration, Railcar Movers, Hood Ornaments
Episode 5 · 2013-11-14
- Documentary
Episode overview
Synthetic fibres are stretched and heated in controlled furnaces until they become strong, lightweight carbon fibre. Conservators clean and stabilize antique picture frames before replacing damaged ornament and gilding; compact traction machines are assembled to move railway cars; and cast metal figures are polished and plated to create hood ornaments.
21 minutes
Season 22 episodes
1. Electric Stand-Up Vehicles, Frozen Fruit, Beer Coasters, Forged Door Handles2013-10-17
2. Rock Crushers, Fabric Lampshades, Cake Sprinkles, Steam Irons2013-10-24
3. Indy Steering Wheels, Mixed Salad, Wind Turbines2013-10-31
4. Blast Doors, Lipstick, Artificial Palm Trees, Brass Plaques2013-11-07
5. Carbon Fibre, Antique Frame Restoration, Railcar Movers, Hood Ornaments2013-11-14
6. Sawhorses & Toolboxes, Sorbet Pops, School Buses2013-11-21
7. Sanders, Solid Terrain Models, Stucco, High-Speed Roll-Up Doors2013-11-28
8. Pressed Glass, Pickup Truck Caps, Alpaca Yarn, Utility Knives2013-12-05
9. Life Casting, Downdraft Cooktops, Compression Hosiery, Electric Motorcycles2013-12-12
10. Motorcycle Sidecars, Frozen French Toast, Refrigerator Compressors, Superchargers2013-12-19
11. Custom Knee Braces, Ductless Air Conditioners, Window Film, Motorcycle Exhaust Systems2013-12-26
12. Solid State Drives, Eye Shadow, Limousines, Dead Blow Hammers2014-01-02
13. Dragster Tires, Icing, Floating Docks, Spiral Pipes2014-01-09
