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The Best Episodes of How It's Made Season 12

Every episode of How It's Made Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How It's Made Season 12!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    How It's Made Season 12 Episode 1 - Pneumatic Impact Wrenches, Cultured Marble Sinks, Plantain Chips, NASCAR Stock Cars
    10.0/10(24 votes)

    #1 - Pneumatic Impact Wrenches, Cultured Marble Sinks, Plantain Chips, NASCAR Stock Cars

    S12:E1

    Metal housings, motors and hammer mechanisms are assembled into pneumatic impact wrenches, mineral-filled resin is molded and polished into cultured marble sinks, sliced plantains are fried and seasoned into chips, and specialized frames, engines and safety systems are assembled into NASCAR stock cars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. How It's Made Season 12 Episode 2 - Jaws of Life, Artificial Christmas Trees, Soda Crackers, Ratchets
    10.0/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Jaws of Life, Artificial Christmas Trees, Soda Crackers, Ratchets

    S12:E2

    Hydraulic pumps and hardened metal tools are assembled into emergency rescue equipment, plastic foliage is attached to metal frames to make artificial Christmas trees, thin sheets of dough are baked into soda crackers, and gears and locking mechanisms are fitted into ratchet handles.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. How It's Made Season 12 Episode 3 - Thermometers, Produce Scales, Aircraft Painting, Luxury Chocolates
    10.0/10(22 votes)

    #3 - Thermometers, Produce Scales, Aircraft Painting, Luxury Chocolates

    S12:E3

    Calibrated sensing components are enclosed in thermometers, springs and weighing mechanisms are installed in produce scales, aircraft surfaces are prepared and coated with specialized paint, and premium chocolate is molded, filled and decorated by hand.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. How It's Made Season 12 Episode 4 - Carburetors, Air Conditioners, Sugar
    10.0/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Carburetors, Air Conditioners, Sugar

    S12:E4

    Precisely machined passages, valves and floats are assembled into carburetors, compressors and heat-exchange components are installed in air-conditioning systems, and harvested sugar crops are processed and refined into crystalline sugar.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. How It's Made Season 12 Episode 5 - Combination Wrenches, Deli Meats, Golf Carts, Airships
    10.0/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Combination Wrenches, Deli Meats, Golf Carts, Airships

    S12:E5

    Steel blanks are forged, machined and plated into combination wrenches, prepared meats are seasoned, cooked and sliced for delicatessen sale, electric drive systems and molded bodies are assembled into golf cars, and lightweight structures and fabric envelopes are combined into airships.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. How It's Made Season 12 Episode 6 - Carbon Fibre Car Parts, Hand Dryers, Recycled Polyester Yarn, Fleece
    10.0/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Carbon Fibre Car Parts, Hand Dryers, Recycled Polyester Yarn, Fleece

    S12:E6

    Layers of carbon fibre are molded and cured into lightweight automotive components, heating elements and blowers are installed in electric hand dryers, discarded plastic is processed and spun into recycled polyester yarn, and synthetic fabric is brushed and finished into fleece.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. How It's Made Season 12 Episode 7 - Police Badges, Muffins, Car Washes, Pressure Gauges
    10.0/10(23 votes)

    #7 - Police Badges, Muffins, Car Washes, Pressure Gauges

    S12:E7

    Metal blanks are stamped, plated and finished into police badges, measured batter is deposited and baked into muffins, automated spraying and brushing systems are assembled for commercial car washes, and pressure-sensitive mechanisms are calibrated inside gauges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. How It's Made Season 12 Episode 8 - Metal Detectors, Rum, Tiffany Reproductions, Aircraft Engines
    10.0/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Metal Detectors, Rum, Tiffany Reproductions, Aircraft Engines

    S12:E8

    Electronic coils and control circuits are assembled into metal detectors, fermented sugar-cane products are distilled and aged into rum, colored glass is cut and joined into Tiffany-style reproductions, and precision components are manufactured and assembled into aircraft engines.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. How It's Made Season 12 Episode 9 - Riding Mowers, Popcorn, Adjustable Beds, Cultured Diamonds
    10.0/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Riding Mowers, Popcorn, Adjustable Beds, Cultured Diamonds

    S12:E9

    Engines, cutting decks and controls are assembled into riding lawn mowers, heated kernels expand into popcorn, powered frames and articulated supports are installed in adjustable beds, and laboratory processes reproduce the conditions needed to grow cultured diamonds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. How It's Made Season 12 Episode 10 - Airstream Trailers, Horseradish, Industrial Steam Boilers, Deodorant
    10.0/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Airstream Trailers, Horseradish, Industrial Steam Boilers, Deodorant

    S12:E10

    Curved aluminum panels and fitted interiors are assembled into Airstream travel trailers, horseradish roots are cleaned, ground and prepared as a condiment, heavy steel vessels and burner systems are combined into industrial steam boilers, and active ingredients are blended and packaged as deodorant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. How It's Made Season 12 Episode 11 - Screwdrivers, Compact Track Loaders, Physician Scales, Carbon Fibre Bats
    10.0/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Screwdrivers, Compact Track Loaders, Physician Scales, Carbon Fibre Bats

    S12:E11

    Hardened steel shafts are shaped and fitted with handles to make screwdrivers, diesel engines and hydraulic systems are assembled into compact track loaders, calibrated weighing mechanisms are installed in physician scales, and composite materials are layered and cured into carbon fibre baseball bats.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. How It's Made Season 12 Episode 12 - Escalators, Kevlar Canoes, Goat Cheese, Disc Music Boxes
    10.0/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Escalators, Kevlar Canoes, Goat Cheese, Disc Music Boxes

    S12:E12

    Linked steps, drive chains and safety systems are assembled into escalators, layers of Kevlar fabric and resin are molded into lightweight canoes, cultured goat milk is processed and aged into cheese, and pinned metal discs operate the mechanisms inside disc music boxes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. How It's Made Season 12 Episode 13 - Motorcycle Engines, Glass Enamel Sculptures, Hand-Made Paper, Vaulting Poles
    10.0/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Motorcycle Engines, Glass Enamel Sculptures, Hand-Made Paper, Vaulting Poles

    S12:E13

    Precision-machined parts are assembled into motorcycle engines, powdered glass enamel is applied and fused into decorative sculptures, plant fibres are pulped and formed into handmade paper, and layers of composite material are shaped and tested to produce flexible vaulting poles.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Pneumatic Impact Wrenches, Cultured Marble Sinks, Plantain Chips, NASCAR Stock Cars" is the best rated episode of "How It's Made" season 12. It scored 10/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2009. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Jaws of Life, Artificial Christmas Trees, Soda Crackers, Ratchets".