How It's Made · SEASON 8
Deep-Cycle Batteries, Tins, Optical Lenses
Episode 4 · 2007-01-23

- Documentary
Episode overview
Lead plates and electrolyte are assembled into rechargeable deep-cycle batteries, sheets of metal are formed and joined into decorative or storage tins, and precisely formulated glass is shaped, ground and polished into optical lenses.
21 minutes
Season 8 episodes
1. Photographs, Fur Tanning, Welding Electrodes, Electric Violins2007-01-02
2. Glass Bottles, Hacksaws, Ice Hockey Goalie Masks2007-01-09
3. Lacrosse Sticks, Frozen Fish Products, Flashlights, Paintbrushes2007-01-16
4. Deep-Cycle Batteries, Tins, Optical Lenses2007-01-23
5. Horseshoes, Dishwashers, Graphite Fly Rods, Frozen Pizzas2007-01-30
6. Pistons, Paint Rollers, Parachutes, Chimneys2007-02-06
7. CO2 Cartridges, Pretzels, Scissor Lifts, Skating Rinks2007-02-20
8. Pro Hockey Sticks, Bronzed Baby Shoes, Treadmills, Handheld Computers2007-02-27
9. Motorcycles, Clay Pipes, Drum Sticks, Whistles2007-03-06
10. Handcuffs, Caulking and Joint Compound, Propane Tanks, Forensic Facial Reconstruction2007-03-13
11. Fur Coats, Hearses, Outdoor Lighting Fixtures, Golf Tees2007-03-20
12. Fishing Reels, Miniature Houses, Kitchen Mixers2007-03-27
13. Manhole Covers, Range Hoods, Artificial Logs, Snowmobiles2007-04-03