How It's Made S1E3 — Toothpicks, Acrylic Bathtubs, Helicopters, Beer
7.5
How It's Made•Season 1•Episode 3

Toothpicks, Acrylic Bathtubs, Helicopters, Beer

7.5/10 · 88 votesJan 20, 200121 min

Ranked #4 of 13 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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The episode demonstrates how timber is sliced and shaped into toothpicks, acrylic sheets are heated and vacuum-formed into bathtubs, helicopters are assembled and tested, and grain, hops, yeast and water are brewed into beer.

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Mark Tewksbury

Mark Tewksbury

Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Toothpicks, Acrylic Bathtubs, Helicopters, Beer" is episode 3 of How It's Made season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 88 votes, ranking #4 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on January 20, 2001.

Next: E4 · Hearing Aids, 3D Puzzles, Rubber Mats, ToiletsBest of Season 1