How It's Made

On this episode of How It's Made: wood garage doors, sand and salt spreaders, and animatronic dinosaurs.

Discover how Wild West gun holsters are handcrafted and see how soy beverages are produced. Also, explore how underwater video housings are constructed and see how pet nail trimmers are manufactured.

Discover the construction behind three-wheel electric bicycles and see how patio heaters are built.

Explore how plasma gems are manufactured and cut, and see how artificial, special effects snow is produced. Also, explore the process behind piano restoration.

Discover how skateboards are recycled and see how braided pastry is factory made. Also, explore how construction trailers and metalworking vises are constructed.

Explore the construction behind gas barbecues and mattress pads, and discover the process behind creating ear prostheses.

Explore the construction behind wood windows and architectural glass. Also, discover how cashmere fabric is woven and see how plastic recycling machines are made.

Discover how scuba diving lights and fiberglass doors are manufactured. Also, see how car simulators are constructed and how interchangeable sandals are made.

Explore the construction behind automatic sliding doors and see how gin is distilled. Also, discover the process of firearms restoration.

Explore the construction behind skeletal replicas and inground swimming pools, and discover the manufacturing process of ice buckets and dining chairs.

Discover how oil lamps and pillows are manufactured. Also, explore the construction behind underfloor heating and see how chocolate mints are mass-produced.

Discover how upright pianos and wet and dry vacuums are constructed. Also, explore how flags are printed and manufactured and see how Medieval axes are crafted.

Discover how saunas and wheelchair lifts are constructed. Also, explore the design and creative process of making dioramas.