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S25E8 Zip Line Brakes, Silk Fiber Lamps, Round Balers, Comfort Shoes
6.020 votes
Best episode
S21E1 Rubber Gloves, Soap Carvings, Aircraft Cabinets, Motorcycle Brake Locks
8.322 votes
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Season 30
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    How It's Made Season 25 Episode 8 - Zip Line Brakes, Silk Fiber Lamps, Round Balers, Comfort Shoes
    6.0/10(20 votes)

    S25:E8

    Machined braking assemblies are built and tested to slow zip-line riders safely near the end of a run. Silk fibres are layered and bonded over shaped forms to create translucent lamps; pickup reels, belts, rollers and wrapping equipment are assembled into round balers; and supportive uppers, cushioning and shaped soles are joined to produce comfort shoes.

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  2. How It's Made Season 25 Episode 11 - Downhill Ski Bindings, Immersion Parts Washers, Mining Ventilation, Pencil Sharpeners
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    S25:E11

    Moulded and machined components are fitted with springs and release mechanisms to create downhill ski bindings. Tanks, pumps, heaters and cleaning systems are assembled into immersion parts washers; powerful fans and ducting move fresh air through mines; and sharpened steel blades are mounted in precisely formed housings to make pencil sharpeners.

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  3. How It's Made Season 25 Episode 13 - Traffic Signal Poles, Coffee Filters, Chainsaw Mining Machines
    6.2/10(19 votes)

    S25:E13

    Metal tubes and structural sections are formed, welded, protected against corrosion and prepared to support traffic signals. Porous paper is formed, cut, pleated or crimped into disposable coffee filters, while heavy steel frames, drive systems and chains fitted with cutting teeth are assembled into machines that cut through rock and mineral deposits.

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  4. How It's Made Season 26 Episode 6 - Sharpening Steels, Bladder Pumps, Ironing Boards, Kayak Paddles
    6.3/10(18 votes)

    S26:E6

    Steel rods are cut, hardened and given finely textured surfaces before receiving protective handles to become knife-sharpening steels. Flexible bladders, valves and housings are assembled into pumps used for controlled fluid transfer; perforated metal tops are fitted with padding and folding legs to make ironing boards; and lightweight shafts and blades are shaped into kayak paddles.

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  5. How It's Made Season 29 Episode 7 - Artist Brushes, DEF Tank Heaters, Game Tables, Art Glass Wall Sconces
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    S29:E7

    Carefully selected natural or synthetic bristles are aligned, secured in ferrules and attached to shaped handles to create artists’ brushes. Heating elements and controls are assembled into devices that prevent diesel exhaust fluid from freezing; precision playing surfaces, frames and mechanisms become game tables; and hand-worked decorative glass is fitted to metal supports to produce wall sconces.

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  6. How It's Made Season 25 Episode 9 - Armored Vehicles, Tension Fabric Buildings, Rowers, Sculpture Enlargements
    6.5/10(18 votes)

    S25:E9

    Vehicle interiors and bodywork are reinforced with ballistic materials and protective glass to create armoured vehicles. Steel frameworks are covered with tightly stretched architectural membranes to form tension-fabric buildings; frames, sliding seats, handles and resistance mechanisms become rowing machines; and small sculptural models are measured and reproduced at monumental scale.

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  7. How It's Made Season 26 Episode 9 - Industrial Casters, Wedding Cakes, Terahertz Spectrometers, Racing Catamarans
    6.5/10(18 votes)

    S26:E9

    Heavy-duty wheels are moulded or machined before being fitted with bearings, axles and swivelling metal frames to form industrial casters. Cakes are baked, stacked, covered and intricately decorated for weddings; precision optical and electronic components are calibrated to create terahertz spectrometers; and lightweight composite hulls, crossbeams, masts and rigging are assembled into racing catamarans.

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  8. How It's Made Season 26 Episode 12 - Exercise Bikes, Cornish Pasties, Pasta Makers, Slate Products
    6.4/10(15 votes)

    S26:E12

    Steel frames are equipped with pedals, flywheels, resistance mechanisms and electronic controls to produce stationary exercise bikes. Pastry is filled with meat and vegetables, folded and crimped into Cornish pasties; gears, rollers and cutting attachments are assembled into pasta-making machines; and quarried slate is split, cut and finished into durable household and architectural products.

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  9. How It's Made Season 18 Episode 5 - Wax Figures, Awnings, Sandwich Crackers, Pewter Tankards
    6.6/10(20 votes)

    S18:E5

    Detailed sculptures and moulds are used to create lifelike wax figures, which are completed with painted features and individually applied hair. Weather-resistant fabric is cut and mounted on folding frames to make awnings, crisp crackers are baked and paired around a measured layer of filling, and molten pewter is formed and polished into traditional tankards.

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  10. How It's Made Season 24 Episode 2 - Oil Lamps, Chocolate Mints, Underfloor Heating, Pillows
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    S24:E2

    Metal or glass reservoirs are fitted with wicks, burners and protective chimneys to create oil lamps. Mint-flavoured centres are formed and coated with chocolate; heating cables or tubing are arranged beneath flooring to provide radiant heat; and fabric covers are sewn, filled and finished as pillows.

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  11. How It's Made Season 8 Episode 5 - Horseshoes, Dishwashers, Graphite Fly Rods, Frozen Pizzas
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    S8:E5

    Steel is shaped and finished into horseshoes, pumps, racks and controls are assembled into dishwashers, graphite composite material is formed into lightweight fly-fishing rods, and prepared dough, sauce and toppings are assembled and frozen into pizzas.

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  12. How It's Made Season 21 Episode 12 - Barber Chairs, Sewage Pumps, Bimini Boat Tops, Diesel Filters
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    S21:E12

    Steel frames, hydraulic lifting mechanisms, padding and upholstery are assembled into adjustable barber chairs. Motors and impellers are enclosed in corrosion-resistant housings to create sewage pumps; marine fabric is measured and sewn to fit folding frames for Bimini boat tops; and porous filter elements are enclosed in steel housings to remove soot from diesel exhaust.

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  13. How It's Made Season 25 Episode 12 - Gingerbread Houses, Livestock Trailers, Bottom Rolling Hangar Doors, Toy Figurines
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    S25:E12

    Sheets of gingerbread dough are cut, baked and joined with icing before receiving elaborate decorations. Reinforced frames, wall panels, gates, ventilation and running gear are assembled into livestock trailers; large structural door sections are fitted with bottom-mounted rollers and drive systems for aircraft hangars; and moulded figurines are trimmed, assembled and painted.

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  14. How It's Made Season 18 Episode 8 - Tapioca Pudding, Snow Ploughs, Paddle Boats, Fibre Cement Siding
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    S18:E8

    Tapioca pearls are cooked with dairy ingredients and sweeteners to produce a smooth packaged pudding. Heavy steel plates are cut, curved and welded into snow ploughs; moulded hulls are fitted with pedal-driven propulsion systems to make paddle boats; and cement reinforced with cellulose fibres is formed, cured and finished as exterior siding.

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  15. How It's Made Season 25 Episode 10 - Mountain Bike Suspensions, Surgical Sutures, Grain Dryers, Frying Pans
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    S25:E10

    Precision tubes, springs, dampers and seals are assembled and tested as mountain-bike suspension systems. Fine medical fibres are formed or braided, attached to needles and sterilized as surgical sutures; burners, fans and large enclosures become grain dryers; and metal blanks are pressed or spun into frying pans before handles and surface finishes are applied.

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  16. How It's Made Season 26 Episode 7 - Champagne Hoods & Foils, Pneumatic Systems, Espresso Machines, Pizza Ovens
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    S26:E7

    Wire is formed into the cages that secure champagne corks, while decorative foils are cut and shaped to cover the bottle necks. Networks of tubes, blowers and carriers are assembled into pneumatic delivery systems; boilers, pumps and group heads are calibrated inside espresso machines; and insulated chambers lined with heat-resistant materials become high-temperature pizza ovens.

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  17. How It's Made Season 18 Episode 10 - Cufflinks, Blueberry Turnovers, Dashboards, Earthenware Pottery
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    S18:E10

    Small metal components are cast or cut, joined and polished to create decorative cufflinks. Pastry is folded around blueberry filling and baked into turnovers, moulded structures are fitted with instruments and electronics to form vehicle dashboards, and shaped clay is dried, glazed and fired into earthenware pottery.

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  18. How It's Made Season 23 Episode 11 - Slate Tiles, Hot Dog Carts, Garage Door Openers, Bicycle Seats
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    S23:E11

    Natural slate is split into thin layers, cut to size and finished as durable roofing or flooring tiles. Stainless-steel bodies, cooking equipment and storage compartments are assembled into hot dog carts; motors, tracks and remote-control electronics become garage-door openers; and moulded bases, padding and covers are combined to produce bicycle seats.

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  19. How It's Made Season 25 Episode 4 - Storage Sheds, Industrial Fans, Parchment Paper, Climbing Walls
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    S25:E4

    Framed wall, roof and floor sections are prepared and assembled into weather-resistant storage sheds. Metal blades are balanced and fitted to motors and protective housings to create industrial fans; paper is treated and coated for use in high-temperature baking; and structural panels are textured, drilled and fitted with removable holds to construct climbing walls.

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  20. How It's Made Season 25 Episode 2 - LED Stage Lights, Apple Cider, Chemical Tank Trailers, Ornate Stone Floors
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    S25:E2

    High-output LEDs are combined with lenses, cooling systems and electronic controls to produce programmable stage lights. Apples are washed, crushed and pressed into cider; corrosion-resistant tanks are formed, welded and mounted on trailer chassis; and carefully cut pieces of natural stone are arranged, bonded and polished into ornate floors.

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  21. How It's Made Season 26 Episode 13 - Channel Signs, Wetsuits, Aluminum Aircraft
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    S26:E13

    Metal strips are bent and joined into three-dimensional letters before receiving translucent faces and internal lighting to create channel signs. Neoprene sheets are laminated, cut and glued or stitched into close-fitting wetsuits, while aluminum structural members and skin panels are shaped, drilled and riveted together before the aircraft’s engine, controls and other systems are installed.

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  22. How It's Made Season 29 Episode 10 - Berets, Pastis, Stationary Bikes
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    S29:E10

    Wool is knitted into oversized circular forms that are felted, shrunk, dyed and shaped into berets. Anise and other botanicals are blended with alcohol, water and sugar to make pastis, while steel frames, flywheels, pedals, resistance mechanisms and electronic displays are assembled into stationary exercise bikes.

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  23. How It's Made Season 23 Episode 10 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Grappa, Lunar Rover Replicas
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    S23:E10

    Power electronics, cables, connectors and control systems are enclosed in weather-resistant electric-vehicle charging stations. Fermented grape residue is distilled to produce grappa, while frames, wheels, suspension components and detailed equipment are fabricated and assembled into replicas of lunar rovers.

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  24. How It's Made Season 27 Episode 6 - Wooden Matches, Tillage Machines, Telescopic Gangways, Mabe Pearls
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    S27:E6

    Thin pieces of wood are cut, dried and coated with combustible compounds to produce matches. Heavy frames, discs and cultivating tools are assembled into agricultural tillage machines; nested structural sections and hydraulic systems create telescopic passenger gangways; and cultured half-pearls are grown against the inner surfaces of mollusc shells.

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  25. How It's Made Season 18 Episode 2 - Industrial Wire Ropes, Living Walls, Large Format Cameras, Gemstones
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    S18:E2

    Individual steel wires are twisted into strands and wound around a central core to produce heavy-duty industrial wire ropes. Plants, growing media and irrigation systems are combined into vertical living walls; precision bodies, bellows and film holders are assembled into large-format cameras; and rough gemstones are cut and polished to reveal their colour and pattern.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Zip Line Brakes, Silk Fiber Lamps, Round Balers, Comfort Shoes" is the worst rated episode of How It's Made. It scored 6.0/10 from 20 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 21, 2015. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Downhill Ski Bindings, Immersion Parts Washers, Mining Ventilation, Pencil Sharpeners".

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