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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    How It's Made Season 27 Episode 7 - Mosquito Coils, Solar-Assist Tricycles, Palm Oil, Fiberglass Chopper Guns
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Mosquito Coils, Solar-Assist Tricycles, Palm Oil, Fiberglass Chopper Guns

    S27:E7

    Insect-repellent ingredients are blended with combustible material, pressed into spirals and dried to make mosquito coils. Tricycle frames are fitted with photovoltaic panels, batteries and electric drive systems; harvested oil-palm fruit is sterilized, pressed and refined; and cutting mechanisms combine fibreglass strands with resin for spray application through chopper guns.

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  2. How It's Made Season 27 Episode 9 - Combination Squares, Farmed Shrimp, Ball Valves, String Trimmers
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Combination Squares, Farmed Shrimp, Ball Valves, String Trimmers

    S27:E9

    Steel rulers are marked and fitted with adjustable heads to produce combination squares used for measuring and layout work. Shrimp are bred and raised in managed ponds; machined valve bodies receive drilled spherical closures that regulate fluid flow; and engines, shafts, guards and rotating cutting heads are assembled into string trimmers.

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  3. How It's Made Season 28 Episode 12 - Thai Barbecues, Diving Masks and Fins, Bassoons
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Thai Barbecues, Diving Masks and Fins, Bassoons

    S28:E12

    Metal sheets are cut, shaped and joined into domed tabletop grills used for Thai-style barbecuing. Tempered lenses, flexible skirts and straps are assembled into watertight diving masks, moulded rubber or plastic components become swimming fins, and carefully seasoned wood is bored, shaped and fitted with an intricate system of metal keys to create bassoons.

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  4. How It's Made Season 21 Episode 1 - Rubber Gloves, Soap Carvings, Aircraft Cabinets, Motorcycle Brake Locks
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #4 - Rubber Gloves, Soap Carvings, Aircraft Cabinets, Motorcycle Brake Locks

    S21:E1

    Ceramic hand forms are coated with liquid rubber, cured and stripped to produce flexible protective gloves. Blocks of soap are cut and sculpted into intricate decorative figures; lightweight panels, veneers and hardware are assembled into cabinets for aircraft interiors; and hardened metal components are fitted with locking mechanisms to create motorcycle brake locks.

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  5. How It's Made Season 7 Episode 7 - Crayons, Wooden Kayaks, Lawnmowers, Gold Chains
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Crayons, Wooden Kayaks, Lawnmowers, Gold Chains

    S7:E7

    Wax and pigments are blended and molded into crayons, thin wooden strips are joined and finished into kayaks, engines and cutting assemblies are installed in lawn mowers, and gold wire is formed, linked and soldered into chains.

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  6. How It's Made Season 12 Episode 4 - Carburetors, Air Conditioners, Sugar
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  7. How It's Made Season 15 Episode 12 - Retractable Cords, Wood Frame Sports Cars, Sushi
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #7 - Retractable Cords, Wood Frame Sports Cars, Sushi

    S15:E12

    Insulated electrical conductors are wound around forms and heat-treated so they repeatedly return to their compact coiled shape. Traditional timber frameworks are shaped and joined before receiving metal body panels and mechanical components in wood frame sports cars, while seasoned rice, seafood, vegetables and seaweed are carefully prepared and assembled into sushi.

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  8. How It's Made Season 30 Episode 12 - Aerospace Fasteners, Cactus Pear Puree, Lab Reactors
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Aerospace Fasteners, Cactus Pear Puree, Lab Reactors

    S30:E12

    Specialized alloys are formed, threaded, heat-treated, coated and rigorously inspected to produce fasteners capable of withstanding aerospace loads. Cactus pears are cleaned, peeled and processed into a smooth purée, while corrosion-resistant vessels are equipped with mixers, valves, sensors and temperature-control systems to become laboratory reactors.

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  9. How It's Made Season 31 Episode 9 - Cotton, Rodeo Roping Chutes, Asian Noodles, Rotary Engines
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Cotton, Rodeo Roping Chutes, Asian Noodles, Rotary Engines

    S31:E9

    Harvested cotton is cleaned, separated from its seeds and compressed into transportable bales; heavy steel frames, gates and release mechanisms are assembled into rodeo roping chutes; prepared dough is rolled and cut into Asian noodles; and precisely machined rotors, housings, gears and seals are assembled into rotary engines.

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  10. How It's Made Season 32 Episode 10 - Fencing Masks, Books, Ocean Drone Transformers, 3D Puzzles
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Fencing Masks, Books, Ocean Drone Transformers, 3D Puzzles

    S32:E10

    Steel mesh is pressed, welded and padded to create protective fencing masks, while metal type, folded signatures, thread and handcrafted covers are brought together in traditionally bound books. Composite hulls, electronic controls and renewable power systems are assembled into autonomous ocean drones, and printed artwork is laminated to foam board before being die-cut into interlocking three-dimensional puzzles.

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  11. How It's Made Season 6 Episode 7 - Traditional Bows, Coffee Machines, Mascots, Hammocks
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  12. How It's Made Season 7 Episode 9 - Carbon-Fiber Masts, Fortune Cookies, IMAX Projectors, Roller Chains
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Carbon-Fiber Masts, Fortune Cookies, IMAX Projectors, Roller Chains

    S7:E9

    Layers of carbon fibre are formed and cured into lightweight sailing masts, folded cookies are baked around printed fortunes, large-format optical and mechanical systems are assembled into IMAX projectors, and steel links and pins are combined into roller chains.

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  13. How It's Made Season 30 Episode 3 - Plant Oil Extractors, Custom-Made Chandeliers, Power Trainers, Coffee Pods
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Plant Oil Extractors, Custom-Made Chandeliers, Power Trainers, Coffee Pods

    S30:E3

    Stainless-steel chambers, pumps, filters and controls are assembled into equipment that extracts oils from plant material. Metal frameworks are fabricated and decorated to create custom chandeliers; frames, flywheels, resistance systems and electronic sensors become bicycle power trainers; and measured portions of ground coffee are packed and sealed inside single-serving pods.

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  14. How It's Made Season 30 Episode 4 - Witness Samples, Pressure Washers, Beehives, Cast Iron Cookers
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Witness Samples, Pressure Washers, Beehives, Cast Iron Cookers

    S30:E4

    Standardized witness samples are prepared, documented and preserved so manufactured materials can later be tested without damaging the finished product. Pumps, engines, hoses and control valves are assembled into pressure washers; precisely cut wooden boxes and removable frames become beehives; and molten iron is cast, cleaned and seasoned to create heavy outdoor cookers.

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  15. How It's Made Season 2 Episode 6 - Diamond Cutting, Wood Doors, Paintballs, Newspapers
    8.0/10(42 votes)

    #15 - Diamond Cutting, Wood Doors, Paintballs, Newspapers

    S2:E6

    Rough diamonds are evaluated and precisely cut, lumber is shaped and joined into wooden doors, gelatin shells are filled to create paintballs, and news pages are printed and assembled at high speed.

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  16. How It's Made Season 2 Episode 8 - Fiberglass Boats, Clothes Dryers, Bubble Gum, Fireworks
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #16 - Fiberglass Boats, Clothes Dryers, Bubble Gum, Fireworks

    S2:E8

    Fiberglass layers are molded into boat hulls, metal cabinets and rotating drums become clothes dryers, gum base is mixed and flavored to make bubble gum, and pyrotechnic compounds are assembled into fireworks.

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  17. How It's Made Season 7 Episode 6 - Glass Cookware, Soap Bars, Steel Drums, Firefighter Uniforms
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Glass Cookware, Soap Bars, Steel Drums, Firefighter Uniforms

    S7:E6

    Heat-resistant glass is pressed and tempered into cookware, fats and other ingredients are blended and formed into soap bars, sheet steel is shaped and welded into industrial drums, and flame-resistant fabrics are cut and sewn into firefighter uniforms.

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  18. How It's Made Season 7 Episode 12 - Drill Bits, Photo Booths, Stamps
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Drill Bits, Photo Booths, Stamps

    S7:E12

    Hardened steel is shaped, fluted and sharpened into drill bits, cameras, lighting and printing systems are installed in automated photo booths, and designs are engraved or molded into rubber stamps.

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  19. How It's Made Season 9 Episode 2 - Boomerangs, Barbeques, Pinball Machines, Strobe Lights
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #19 - Boomerangs, Barbeques, Pinball Machines, Strobe Lights

    S9:E2

    Curved pieces of wood are shaped and balanced into returning boomerangs, metal bodies and burners are assembled into outdoor barbecues, mechanical and electronic systems are combined into pinball machines, and electrical components are installed in high-intensity strobe lights.

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  20. How It's Made Season 11 Episode 9 - Accordions, Pineapples, Artificial Joints
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Accordions, Pineapples, Artificial Joints

    S11:E9

    Reeds, keyboards, buttons and bellows are assembled into accordions, pineapples are cultivated, tested for ripeness and harvested, and metal and plastic components are manufactured into artificial joints used in replacement surgery.

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  21. How It's Made Season 16 Episode 5 - Filigree Glass, Fish Food, Motor Homes
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Filigree Glass, Fish Food, Motor Homes

    S16:E5

    Fine strands and rods of coloured glass are heated, arranged and fused into the intricate patterns of filigree glass. Nutritional ingredients are ground, blended and formed into fish food, while a vehicle chassis receives insulated walls, utilities, furnishings and fitted interiors to become a self-contained motor home.

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  22. How It's Made Season 17 Episode 1 - Decorative Sombreros, Salad Dressings & Marinades, Cap Guns, Regenerative Medicine
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Decorative Sombreros, Salad Dressings & Marinades, Cap Guns, Regenerative Medicine

    S17:E1

    Traditional hat bodies are shaped into broad-brimmed sombreros before receiving decorative trim and detailed embroidery. Oils, vinegars and seasonings are blended into salad dressings and marinades; moulded toy components are assembled into cap guns; and regenerative-medicine researchers combine living cells with supportive structures to produce replacement tissue.

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  23. How It's Made Season 24 Episode 7 - Wood Windows, Woven Cashmere Fabric, Plastic Recycling Machines, Architectural Glass
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Wood Windows, Woven Cashmere Fabric, Plastic Recycling Machines, Architectural Glass

    S24:E7

    Seasoned wood is cut and joined into window frames before receiving glazing, seals and operating hardware. Fine cashmere fibres are spun and woven into fabric; shredders, separators and processing equipment are assembled into plastic-recycling machines; and large glass panels are cut, treated and finished for architectural use.

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  24. How It's Made Season 28 Episode 9 - Endoscopes, Megaphones, Uranium
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Endoscopes, Megaphones, Uranium

    S28:E9

    Miniature optical fibres, cameras, lights and control cables are installed inside flexible tubing to create medical endoscopes. Moulded horns, microphones, amplifiers and speakers become portable megaphones, while uranium-bearing ore is mined, crushed and processed into a concentrated material that can undergo further preparation for use as nuclear fuel.

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  25. How It's Made Season 30 Episode 13 - Wall Beds, Sundae Cups, Digital Paintings, Badminton Rackets
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #25 - Wall Beds, Sundae Cups, Digital Paintings, Badminton Rackets

    S30:E13

    Cabinet frames, folding supports and counterbalanced lifting mechanisms are assembled into beds that store vertically against a wall. Sheet material is formed, printed and trimmed into disposable sundae cups; artists create and refine paintings with digital tools before producing finished displays or prints; and lightweight racket frames are moulded, drilled, fitted with handles and tightly strung for badminton.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mosquito Coils, Solar-Assist Tricycles, Palm Oil, Fiberglass Chopper Guns" is the best rated episode of "How It's Made". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/11/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Combination Squares, Farmed Shrimp, Ball Valves, String Trimmers".