How It's Made S25E03 · Fishing Line, Industrial Mixers, Natural Baking Soda, Tow Trucks

Overview

Synthetic material is melted, extruded and stretched into strong, consistently sized fishing line. Stainless-steel vessels, shafts, blades and drive systems are assembled into industrial mixers; mineral feedstock is refined into natural baking soda; and commercial truck chassis are equipped with hydraulic booms, winches and recovery equipment to become tow trucks.

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