How It's Made S29E12 — Technological Corks, Zinc Gutters, Traditional Basque Ham, Chisteras
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How It's Made•Season 29•Episode 12

Technological Corks, Zinc Gutters, Traditional Basque Ham, Chisteras

7.4/10 · 16 votesMay 1, 201721 min

Ranked #5 of 12 in Season 29•+0.2 vs season avg

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Processed cork is purified, ground and compressed into consistent bottle closures designed to reduce natural defects. Zinc sheet is roll-formed and joined into rain gutters; pork legs are trimmed, salted and slowly air-dried into traditional Basque ham; and long, curved chisteras used in pelota are

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Lynne Adams

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Episode Summary

"Technological Corks, Zinc Gutters, Traditional Basque Ham, Chisteras" is episode 12 of How It's Made season 29. It scored 7.4/10 from 16 votes, ranking #5 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on May 1, 2017.

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