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Machines: How They Work

Season 1

2016 · 20 episodes

  1. 1. Chainsaws, Jukeboxes, and Fishing Reels

    2016-01-27 · 20m

    How does a chainsaw, a jukebox, and a fishing reel really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  2. 2. Car Washes, Blenders, and Bicycle Pumps

    2016-01-27 · 20m

    How does a carwash, a blender, and a bicycle pump really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  3. 3. Escalators, Leaf Blowers, and Tape Measures

    2016-02-03 · 20m

    How does an escalator, a leaf blower, and a tape measure really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  4. 4. Safes, Tennis Ball Launchers, and Music Boxes

    2016-02-10 · 20m

    How does a safe, a tennis ball launcher, and a music box really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  5. 5. Mechanical Watches, Toilets, and Yoyos

    2016-02-17 · 20m

    How does a mechanical watch, a toilet, and a yoyo really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  6. 6. Ticket Barriers, Refrigerators, and Electric Guitars

    2016-02-24 · 20m

    How does a ticket barrier, a refrigerator, and an electric guitar really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  7. 7. Paintball Guns, Floor Scrubbers, and Ice Machines

    2016-03-02 · 20m

    How does a paintball gun, a floor scrubber, and an ice machine really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  8. 8. Pool Tables, Gas-Fired Boilers, and Shopping Carts

    2016-03-03 · 20m

    How does a pool table, a gas-fired boiler, and a shopping cart really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  9. 9. Pianos, Vending Machines, and Rappels

    2016-03-16 · 20m

    How does a piano, a vending machine, and a rappel really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  10. 10. Car Winches, Coffee Machines, and Hiking Boots

    2016-04-07 · 20m

    How does a car winch, a coffee machine, and a hiking boot really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  11. 11. ATMs, Vacuum Cleaners, and Skateboards

    2016-04-07 · 20m

    How does an ATM, a vacuum cleaner, and a skateboard really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  12. 12. Lawn Mowers, Pinball Machines, and Padlocks

    2016-04-14 · 20m

    How does a lawn mower, a pinball machine, and a padlock really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  13. 13. Car Jacks, Movie Projectors, and Leatherman's

    2016-04-14 · 20m

    How does a car jack, a movie projector, and a leatherman really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  14. 14. Grass Trimmers, Sprinklers, and Movie Lenses

    2016-04-21 · 20m

    How does a grass trimmer, a sprinkler, and a movie lens really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  15. 15. 3-D Printers, Cross Trainers, and Kitchen Mixers

    2016-04-21 · 20m

    How does a 3-D printer, a cross trainer, and a kitchen mixer really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  16. 16. Treadmills, Turntables, and BBQ Grills

    2016-05-05 · 20m

    How does a treadmill, a turntable, and a bbq grill really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  17. 17. Garden Shredders, Deli Meat Slicers, and Dental Drills

    2016-05-05 · 20m

    How does a garden shredder, a deli meat slicer, and a dental drill really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  18. 18. Frozen Yogurt Makers, Turnstiles, and Ergonomic Chairs

    2016-05-12 · 20m

    How does a frozen yogurt maker, a turnstile, and an ergonomic chair really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  19. 19. Elevators, Petrol Pumps, and Air Hockey Tables

    2016-04-28 · 20m

    How does an elevator, a petrol pump, and an air hockey table really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

  20. 20. Outboard Motors, Pneumatic Drills, and Retractable Pens

    2016-05-12 · 20m

    How does an outboard motor, a pneumatic drill, and a retractable pen really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

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