How It's Made (2001)

Precision timers, locking mechanisms and reinforced housings are assembled into time-delay locks designed to prevent safes and vaults from…

High-strength steel is drawn into fine wire, coated and wound into reinforced hoops used to anchor tires securely to their rims. Seasoned m…

Molten glass is gathered and blown into large cylinders that are cut open, reheated and flattened into sheets for windows and restoration w…

Conservators examine, clean and repair deteriorated statues while preserving as much of the original material and finish as possible. Light…

Champagne undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle before the sediment is collected and removed and the finished wine is corked and la…

Steel rods are cut, hardened and given finely textured surfaces before receiving protective handles to become knife-sharpening steels. Flex…

Wire is formed into the cages that secure champagne corks, while decorative foils are cut and shaped to cover the bottle necks. Networks of…

Precisely milled stiles, rails and inset panels are joined to create traditional wooden doors. Boilers, pumps, hoses and control valves are…

Heavy-duty wheels are moulded or machined before being fitted with bearings, axles and swivelling metal frames to form industrial casters.…

Heat-resistant ceramic bodies are moulded, fired and fitted with vents, grates and metal hardware to produce efficient outdoor grills. Comp…

Reinforced steel frames, replaceable screening surfaces and powerful vibrators are assembled into machines that separate mined material by…

Steel frames are equipped with pedals, flywheels, resistance mechanisms and electronic controls to produce stationary exercise bikes. Pastr…

Metal strips are bent and joined into three-dimensional letters before receiving translucent faces and internal lighting to create channel…