Machines: How They Work - Season 1

Machines: How They Work - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes20
DatesJan. 28, 2016 - Mai 19, 2016

Episodes

Chainsaws, Jukeboxes, and Fishing Reels
Season 1Episode 130 min

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.

Jan. 28, 2016
Car Washes, Blenders, and Bicycle Pumps
Season 1Episode 230 min

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.

Jan. 28, 2016
Escalators, Leaf Blowers, and Tape Measures
Season 1Episode 330 min

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.

Feb. 4, 2016
Safes, Tennis Ball Launchers, and Music Boxes
Season 1Episode 430 min

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.

Feb. 11, 2016
Mechanical Watches, Toilets, and Yoyos
Season 1Episode 530 min

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.

Feb. 18, 2016
Ticket Barriers, Refridgerators, and Electric Guitars
Season 1Episode 630 min

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.

Feb. 25, 2016
Paintball Guns, Floor Scrubbers, and Ice Machines
Season 1Episode 730 min

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.

März 3, 2016
Pool Tables, Gas-Fired Boilers, and Shopping Carts
Season 1Episode 830 min

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.

März 10, 2016
Pianos, Vending Machines, and Rappels
Season 1Episode 930 min

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.

März 17, 2016
Car Winches, Coffee Machines, and Hiking Boots
Season 1Episode 1030 min

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.

März 24, 2016
ATMs, Vacuum Cleaners, and Skateboards
Season 1Episode 1130 min

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.

Apr. 7, 2016
Lawn Mowers, Pinball Machines, and Padlocks
Season 1Episode 1230 min

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.

Apr. 14, 2016
Car Jacks, Movie Projectors, and Leatherman's
Season 1Episode 1330 min

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.

Apr. 14, 2016
Grass Trimmers, Sprinklers, and Movie Lenses
Season 1Episode 1430 min

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.

Apr. 21, 2016
3-D Printers, Cross Trainers, and Kitchen Mixers
Season 1Episode 1530 min

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.

Apr. 21, 2016
Treadmills, Turntables, and BBQ Grills
Season 1Episode 1630 min

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.

Mai 5, 2016
Garden Shredders, Deli Meat Slicers, and Dental Drills
Season 1Episode 1730 min

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.

Mai 5, 2016
Outboard Motors, Pneumatic Drills, and Retractable Pens
Season 1Episode 1830 min

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.

Mai 12, 2016
Frozen Yogurt Makers, Turnstiles, and Ergonomic Chairs
Season 1Episode 1930 min

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.

Mai 12, 2016
Elevators, Petrol Pumps, and Air Hockey Tables
Season 1Episode 2030 min

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.

Mai 19, 2016

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