How It's Made S24E07 · Wood Windows, Woven Cashmere Fabric, Plastic Recycling Machines, Architectural Glass

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Seasoned wood is cut and joined into window frames before receiving glazing, seals and operating hardware. Fine cashmere fibres are spun and woven into fabric; shredders, separators and processing equipment are assembled into plastic-recycling machines; and large glass panels are cut, treated and finished for architectural use.

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1. 1 1. Saunas, Wheelchair Lifts, Dioramas2014-09-25 · 21mSelected wood is milled, joined and fitted with benches, heaters and controls to create home saunas. Steel platforms, drive mechanisms and safety systems are assembled into wheelch
2. 2 2. Oil Lamps, Chocolate Mints, Underfloor Heating, Pillows2014-10-02 · 21mMetal or glass reservoirs are fitted with wicks, burners and protective chimneys to create oil lamps. Mint-flavoured centres are formed and coated with chocolate; heating cables or
3. 3 3. Upright Pianos, Flags, Wet/Dry Vacuums, Medieval Axes2014-10-09 · 21mWooden cases, soundboards, strings, keys and intricate action mechanisms are assembled and regulated to create upright pianos. Fabric is printed or sewn into flags; motors, filters
4. 4 4. Skeletal Replicas, Ice Buckets & Servers, Dining Chairs, Inground Pools2014-10-16 · 21mMoulds taken from anatomical models are used to cast individual bones, which are finished and articulated into skeletal replicas. Metal vessels are shaped and insulated to make ice
5. 5 5. Automatic Sliding Doors, Gin, Firearms Restoration2014-11-06 · 21mGlass door panels are mounted on powered tracks and connected to sensors and safety controls to create automatic entrances. Neutral spirits are redistilled with juniper and other b
6. 6 6. Scuba Lights, Interchangeable Sandals, Race Car Simulators, Fibreglass Doors2014-11-13 · 21mPowerful lamps and batteries are sealed inside pressure-resistant housings to create lights for underwater use. Replaceable uppers are fitted to reusable sandal soles; controls, di
7. 7 7. Wood Windows, Woven Cashmere Fabric, Plastic Recycling Machines, Architectural Glass2014-11-20 · 21mSeasoned wood is cut and joined into window frames before receiving glazing, seals and operating hardware. Fine cashmere fibres are spun and woven into fabric; shredders, separator
8. 8 8. Gas Barbecues, Mattress Pads, Ear Prostheses2014-11-27 · 21mMetal fireboxes are fitted with burners, valves, cooking grates and ignition systems to create gas barbecues. Layers of padding and fabric are quilted and edged into mattress pads,
9. 9 9. Recycled Skateboards, Braided Pastry, Construction Trailers, Vises2014-12-04 · 21mReclaimed material is processed, shaped and finished into new skateboard decks. Strips of filled dough are interwoven and baked into braided pastries; steel chassis receive insulat
10. 10 10. Plasma Gems, Special Effects Snow, Piano Restoration2014-12-11 · 21mDiscarded glass is melted and reshaped into colourful decorative gems. Paper, polymers and other lightweight materials are processed into convincing artificial snow for film and te
11. 11 11. 3-Wheel Electric Bikes, Skin Cream, Patio Heaters, Wood Spoke Wheels2015-01-01 · 21mThree-wheeled bicycle frames are equipped with electric motors, rechargeable batteries and control systems. Oils, water and active ingredients are emulsified into skin cream; burne
12. 12 12. Old West Holsters, Underwater Video Housings, Soy Beverages, Pet Nail Trimmers2015-01-08 · 21mThick leather is cut, moulded, stitched and decorated to produce holsters patterned after those of the Old West. Camera enclosures are machined, sealed and pressure-tested for unde
13. 13 13. Wood Garage Doors, Sand & Salt Spreaders, Animatronic Dinosaurs2015-01-15 · 21mWooden sections are cut, joined and finished before being fitted with hinges, tracks and lifting hardware to create garage doors. Hoppers, augers and rotating mechanisms are mounte