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The Best Episodes of How It's Made Season 6

Every episode of How It's Made Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How It's Made Season 6!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    How It's Made Season 6 Episode 1 - Three-Wheeled Vehicles, Baseball Bats, Artificial Bonsais, Trombones
    10.0/10(28 votes)

    #1 - Three-Wheeled Vehicles, Baseball Bats, Artificial Bonsais, Trombones

    S6:E1

    The production processes behind three-wheeled motor vehicles, wooden baseball bats, artificial bonsai trees and brass trombones are examined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. How It's Made Season 6 Episode 2 - Springs, Pavers, Pianos, Rotary Cannons
    10.0/10(27 votes)

    #2 - Springs, Pavers, Pianos, Rotary Cannons

    S6:E2

    Steel wire is shaped and heat-treated into springs, concrete mixtures are molded into paving stones, thousands of specialized components are assembled and tuned to make pianos, and precision-machined barrels and mechanisms are combined into rotary cannons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. How It's Made Season 6 Episode 3 - Ropes, Billiard Tables, Sailboards, Cymbals
    10.0/10(30 votes)

    #3 - Ropes, Billiard Tables, Sailboards, Cymbals

    S6:E3

    Individual fibers are twisted together into rope, slate and wooden frames are assembled into billiard tables, lightweight composite materials are formed into sailboards, and metal alloys are hammered and finished into cymbals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. How It's Made Season 6 Episode 4 - Seatbelts, Windows, Wax Figurines, Hot Air Balloons
    10.0/10(29 votes)

    #4 - Seatbelts, Windows, Wax Figurines, Hot Air Balloons

    S6:E4

    Strong woven webbing and locking mechanisms are assembled into automotive seatbelts, glass and frame components are manufactured into windows, wax is molded and detailed into figurines, and large fabric panels are sewn together to create hot-air balloon envelopes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. How It's Made Season 6 Episode 5 - Air Filters, Billiard Cues, Ice Sculptures, Suits
    10.0/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Air Filters, Billiard Cues, Ice Sculptures, Suits

    S6:E5

    Filter media is pleated and enclosed to make air filters, selected woods are turned and finished into billiard cues, blocks of ice are carved into decorative sculptures, and fabric is measured, cut and tailored into suits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. How It's Made Season 6 Episode 6 - Escalator Handrails, Highlighters, Guitar Strings, Wigs
    10.0/10(29 votes)

    #6 - Escalator Handrails, Highlighters, Guitar Strings, Wigs

    S6:E6

    Layers of rubber and reinforcing materials are formed into escalator handrails, fluorescent ink and molded plastic become highlighter pens, metal wire is drawn and wound into guitar strings, and natural or synthetic hair is attached and styled to produce wigs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. How It's Made Season 6 Episode 7 - Traditional Bows, Coffee Machines, Mascots, Hammocks
    10.0/10(30 votes)

    #7 - Traditional Bows, Coffee Machines, Mascots, Hammocks

    S6:E7

    Selected woods are shaped and laminated into traditional archery bows, heating and pumping components are assembled into coffee machines, foam and fabric are fashioned into mascot costumes, and strong cords are woven into hammocks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. How It's Made Season 6 Episode 8 - Fiberglass Insulation, Wooden Ducks, Gumball Machines, Exhaust Systems
    10.0/10(28 votes)

    #8 - Fiberglass Insulation, Wooden Ducks, Gumball Machines, Exhaust Systems

    S6:E8

    Molten glass is spun into fibreglass insulation, wood is carved and painted into decorative ducks, dispensing mechanisms are installed in gumball machines, and formed metal pipes and mufflers are assembled into automotive exhaust systems.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. How It's Made Season 6 Episode 9 - Chains, Bagels, Vinyl Records
    10.0/10(30 votes)

    #9 - Chains, Bagels, Vinyl Records

    S6:E9

    Steel rods are bent, welded and heat-treated into chains, rings of yeast dough are boiled and baked into bagels, and recorded audio is transferred to master discs used to press vinyl records.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. How It's Made Season 6 Episode 10 - Windshields, English Saddles, Butter, Post Clocks
    10.0/10(29 votes)

    #10 - Windshields, English Saddles, Butter, Post Clocks

    S6:E10

    Layers of safety glass are shaped and laminated into automotive windshields, leather and supportive frames are crafted into English saddles, cream is churned and processed into butter, and cast housings and clock mechanisms are assembled into traditional post clocks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. How It's Made Season 6 Episode 11 - Individual Transporters, Canoes, Electric Guitars
    10.0/10(27 votes)

    #11 - Individual Transporters, Canoes, Electric Guitars

    S6:E11

    Electric motors, sensors and computerized controls are assembled into self-balancing individual transporters, strips of cedar are joined and finished into canoes, and shaped wooden bodies are fitted with pickups and electronics to make electric guitars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. How It's Made Season 6 Episode 12 - Residential Water Heaters, Air Bags, Jelly Beans, Ice Resurfacers
    10.0/10(28 votes)

    #12 - Residential Water Heaters, Air Bags, Jelly Beans, Ice Resurfacers

    S6:E12

    Insulated tanks and heating systems are assembled into residential water heaters, woven fabric and gas-generating devices become automotive airbags, flavored candy centers receive polished sugar coatings to make jelly beans, and specialized components are installed in machines used to resurface ice rinks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. How It's Made Season 6 Episode 13 - Amphibious Vehicles, Putters, Model Ships, Drumheads
    10.0/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Amphibious Vehicles, Putters, Model Ships, Drumheads

    S6:E13

    Watertight bodies and marine propulsion systems are incorporated into amphibious vehicles, metal heads and shafts are assembled into golf putters, miniature components are crafted into detailed model ships, and animal skin or synthetic film is stretched and finished to make drumheads.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Three-Wheeled Vehicles, Baseball Bats, Artificial Bonsais, Trombones" is the best rated episode of "How It's Made" season 6. It scored 10/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/4/2006. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Springs, Pavers, Pianos, Rotary Cannons".