May 1, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for Hammers, Swiss Cheese, Roller Skates, and Coloured Pencils and shows how each is made.


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May 1, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for Hammers, Swiss Cheese, Roller Skates, and Coloured Pencils and shows how each is made.
May 1, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for Carbon Fiber Bicycles, Blood Products, Forged Chandeliers, and Ballpoint Pens and shows how each is made.
May 8, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for Swiss Army Knives, Player Piano Rolls, Oil Tankers, and Racing Wheels and shows how each is made.
May 15, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for Bowling Balls, Barber Poles, Felt, and Radar Guns and shows how each is made.
May 22, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for Copper Pipe Fittings, Cylinder Music Boxes, Pepper Mills, and Hot Rod Steering Columns and shows how each is made.
May 29, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for Gears, Leather Watchbands, Vitrelle Dishes, and Kitchen Shears and shows how each is made.
Jun 5, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for Pressure Cookers, Mechanical Singing Birds, Oceanographic Buoys, and Tank Trailers and shows how each is made.
Jun 12, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for Aluminum Boats, Alpine Horns, and Luxury Watches and shows how each is made.
Jun 19, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for All-Terrain Vehicles, Alpine Skis, Laser Cutters, and Marble Sculptures and shows how each is made.
Jul 3, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for Socket Sets, Leather Shoes, Aluminum Water Bottles, and Bike Chains and shows how each is made.
Jul 10, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for Carved Wood Sculptures, Flatware, Cow Bells, and Fountain Pens and shows how each is made.
Jul 17, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for Olive Oil, Lift Trucks, Seamless Rolled Rings, and Ski Boots and shows how each is made.
Jul 24, 2009 · 21m
This episode demonstrates the production processes for Cookware, Inlaid Boxes, High-Efficiency Water Heaters, and Vespa Scooters and shows how each is made.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
How It's Made Season 13 premiered on May 1, 2009.
How It's Made Season 13 has 13 episodes.
The season opens with Season 13 Episode 1, "Hammers, Swiss Cheese, Roller Skates, Coloured Pencils". It aired on May 1, 2009.
Go to Season 13 Episode 1