How It's Made S27E12 — Race Car Oil Tanks, Plaster Mouldings, Lemongrass Oil, Fly Tying Vises
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How It's Made•Season 27•Episode 12

Race Car Oil Tanks, Plaster Mouldings, Lemongrass Oil, Fly Tying Vises

7.3/10 · 19 votesMay 16, 201621 min

Ranked #8 of 13 in Season 27•−0.3 vs season avg

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Lightweight metal is formed, welded and pressure-tested into oil tanks designed for racing vehicles. Decorative profiles are reproduced as plaster mouldings; harvested lemongrass is steam-distilled to extract its aromatic oil; and machined jaws, pivots and adjustable bases are assembled into vises that hold fishing hooks

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Lynne Adams

Lynne Adams

Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Race Car Oil Tanks, Plaster Mouldings, Lemongrass Oil, Fly Tying Vises" is episode 12 of How It's Made season 27. It scored 7.3/10 from 19 votes, ranking #8 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on May 16, 2016.

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