How It's Made

Season 22 Episode 5: Carbon Fibre, Antique Frame Restoration, Railcar Movers, Hood Ornaments

Synthetic fibres are stretched and heated in controlled furnaces until they become strong, lightweight carbon fibre. Conservators clean and stabilize antique picture frames before replacing damaged ornament and gilding; compact traction machines are assembled to move railway cars; and cast metal figures are polished and plated to create hood ornaments.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

32

Episodes:

416

Actor:

Lynne Adams

Quality:

HD

Status:

Canceled

First Air:

2001

IMDb:

7.6