Machines: How They Work - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Chainsaws, Jukeboxes, and Fishing Reels
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.
Car Washes, Blenders, and Bicycle Pumps
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.
Escalators, Leaf Blowers, and Tape Measures
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.
Safes, Tennis Ball Launchers, and Music Boxes
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.
Mechanical Watches, Toilets, and Yoyos
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.
Ticket Barriers, Refridgerators, and Electric Guitars
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.
Paintball Guns, Floor Scrubbers, and Ice Machines
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.
Pool Tables, Gas-Fired Boilers, and Shopping Carts
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.
Pianos, Vending Machines, and Rappels
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.
Car Winches, Coffee Machines, and Hiking Boots
How does a car winche, a coffee machine, and a hiking boot really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
ATMs, Vacuum Cleaners, and Skateboards
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.
Lawn Mowers, Pinball Machines, and Padlocks
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.
Car Jacks, Movie Projectors, and Leatherman's
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.
Grass Trimmers, Sprinklers, and Movie Lenses
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.
3-D Printers, Cross Trainers, and Kitchen Mixers
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.
Treadmills, Turntables, and BBQ Grills
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.
Garden Shredders, Deli Meat Slicers, and Dental Drills
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.
Outboard Motors, Pneumatic Drills, and Retractable Pens
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.
Frozen Yogurt Makers, Turnstiles, and Ergonomic Chairs
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.
Elevators, Petrol Pumps, and Air Hockey Tables
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.
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