How It's Made

- Season 8

(2006)

Common items have unlikely beginnings. Learn the secrets behind fur tanning, photographs, welding electrodes and electric violins.

Find out how glass bottles, hacksaws and goalie masks are fabricated.

Learn the process of manufacturing lacrosse sticks, frozen fish products, flashlights and paintbrushes.

Find out how battery tins and optical lenses are made.

From the garage to the kitchen, find out how everyday items are made including horseshoes, dishwashers, graphite fly rods and frozen pizzas.

Find out how pistons, paint rollers, parachutes and chimneys are made.

Uncover the secrets behind the construction of CO2 cartridges, pretzels, scissor lifts and skating rinks.

Find out how hockey sticks are cut, baby shoes are bronzed, treadmills are constructed and hand-held computers are engineered.

Follow the design and build process of motorcycles, clay pipes, drum sticks and whistles.

Find out how handcuffs are forged, caulking and joint compound are made, propane tanks are filled, and forensic facial reconstruction is done.

Find out how to make a fur coat, a hearse, outdoor lighting fixtures and a golf tee.

Find out how fishing reels, miniature houses, and kitchen mixers are made.

Find out how manhole covers, range hoods, artificial logs, and snowmobiles are made.