Triwood1973The rather complex process of converting used plastic bottles into useful polyester for the clothing industry. If it wasn't for the cheap labour, is it still a profitable business?...
How Plastic Bottles Are Recycled Into PolyesterTriwood19732009-12-13 | The rather complex process of converting used plastic bottles into useful polyester for the clothing industry. If it wasn't for the cheap labour, is it still a profitable business?...How A Tattoo Machine WorksTriwood19732011-11-06 | Not something many of us will come across in our everyday life. But it's still intriguing to see how this machine manages to create works of art we either love or loathe.How Heat-Resistant (Borosilicate) Glassware Is ManufacturedTriwood19732011-09-05 | The manufacturing process of borosilicate glass which is best known for it's high level of resistance to thermal shock. As a result, it has extensive applications most noticeably for making modern laboratory and cooking glassware.How Its Made - Model Racing Cars (Scalextric)Triwood19732011-07-03 | The overall manufacturing process of toy racing cars a.k.a Scalextric.
Have fun!...How Bicycle D-Locks Are MadeTriwood19732011-05-19 | A look at how different parts of a bicycle D-lock are made and assembled. The final product is also subjected to some vigorous testing.How Olive Oil Is MadeTriwood19732011-04-19 | The process of making olive oil. The differences between the traditional and modern method are also shown - from harvesting to grinding to extracting.My Japan Tsunami 2011 Tribute VideoTriwood19732011-04-11 | Exactly one month on...this is a video I put together to remember all those who perished and their friends and families who are still suffering.How Parmesan Cheese Is MadeTriwood19732011-03-01 | The manufacturing process of Parmesan cheese wheels in an Italian factory. If you're wondering...The remaining whey in the vat is traditionally used to feed the pigs from which "Prosciutto di Parma" (cured Parma ham) is produced.How Disposable Nappies/Diapers Are MadeTriwood19732011-02-03 | The production process of making disposable nappies or diapers. Most parents can't do without them but at what cost to the environment?How Scissors Are MadeTriwood19732011-01-08 | A video showing how high quality scissors are made by a combination of hand and machine.How Courier Company UPS OperateTriwood19732010-12-05 | An overview of how UPS (and no doubt other similar companies) operates. This is quite an old video so it won't be a surprise if the facts and figures in the video are even more mind-boggling today.How A Soda Fountain WorksTriwood19732010-11-06 | An explanation of how a soda fountain operates and it's ability to turn what is basically sugar and water into a very popular beverage.
Cheers!...How Platinum Rings Are MadeTriwood19732010-08-29 | The fancy process of retrieving and recycling valuable platinum from industrial waste and then turning it into expensive rings.The Journey Of Bananas: From Land To Your HandTriwood19732010-08-08 | A brief look at how the humble banana is grown in a Costa Rican field - as well as the harvesting, treatment, packing and the transporting processes involved to get them to a supermarket near you.The Construction & Workings Of Popular Snack MachinesTriwood19732010-07-20 | An overview of how the candy floss maker, hot dog grill and the popcorn machine are constructed by Cretors and also the basic operation of each one.How Fluorescent Tubes Are MadeTriwood19732010-07-09 | A video showing how the 'environmentally-friendier' form of lighting a.k.a fluorescent tubes are made and also the basic workings of them.How Dental Floss Is MadeTriwood19732010-06-30 | A look at the manufacturing process of dental floss - an invaluable invention for maintaining oral hygiene and a great weapon against gum diseases.How A Safe WorksTriwood19732010-06-19 | An examination of a heavy-duty safe to see how it manages to be both accessible and inaccessible at the same time.How Culatello Ham Is MadeTriwood19732010-06-10 | A look at the process of making dry-cured ham in particular the very expensive Italian delicacy - Culatello hamHow Pencil Sharpeners Are MadeTriwood19732010-05-30 | An insight into how metallic pencil sharpeners are manufactured.How The Worlds Largest HDTVs Are CreatedTriwood19732010-05-22 | A look at how the once largest HDTV in the world was created. Situated at the Tokyo Racecourse, it measured a massive 8066 square feet. But it has since been surpassed by the 8736 square feet one at the Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City and the record breaking 11520 square feet one at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium.Floody Amazing Fire AntsTriwood19732010-05-13 | An excrept from a BBC wildlife programme.
The thought of fire ants normally conjure up fear and destruction. But as this video shows, we should also admire their tenacity for survival and how successful they are as a colony.How Does It Work? - Lava LampsTriwood19732010-04-28 | A lava lamp (or Astro lamp) is a novelty item used more for decoration than illumination—the slow, interesting rise and fall of variously-shaped blobs of wax is suggestive of lava, hence the name. The lamps are available with a variety of styles and colours of wax and liquid.The Use Of Punji Traps In The Vietnam WarTriwood19732010-04-20 | Something different from the usual videos.
A look at how the Viet Cong utilised simple materials to form crude yet effective punji traps in the Vietnam War.
PLEASE DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!...How Hotels Deal With Their Dirty LaundryTriwood19732010-04-18 | If a hotel chooses to send it's dirty laundry away to be washed by a contractor, this is how they do it...How A Mega Hotel OperatesTriwood19732010-04-09 | A look at how the Mohegan Sun Resort is managed. An operation that requires 10,000 employees.How To Build A Golf Course In The DesertTriwood19732010-03-25 | Is this pushing science and technology to do the impossible or just wasting valuable resources to realise the dream of a few people??...How An MP3 Player WorksTriwood19732010-03-09 | A look at the inside of an MP3 player.How Bespoke Curved Windows Are MadeTriwood19732010-02-28 | After seeing how much time and effort is required, not to mention how expensive they can be, it may be wise to stick with the flat-type.How Toothpaste Is MadeTriwood19732010-02-17 | After watching this video you will know the ingredients of toothpaste and how the stripy effect is created.How Electric Toothbrushes Are MadeTriwood19732010-02-06 | The manufacturing process of the rechargeable electric toothbrush.How Its Made - The 2 Euro Coin (€2)Triwood19732010-01-24 | The minting process and features of the €2 coin.How Its Made - Fire/Heat Resistant ClothingTriwood19732010-01-07 | An insight into how cotton can be turned into flame-retardant shirts. Plus how heavy-duty heat-resistant protective overalls are made para-aramid material for use in the metal smelting industry.How Champagne Is MadeTriwood19732009-12-25 | A very appropriate video to post during this festive period. How Champagne is produced from the Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Pinot Meunier varieties of grapes using an age old method.How Orange Juice Is MadeTriwood19732009-11-25 | The process of making orange juice on a humongous scale. The Americans drink so much of the stuff I'm surprised they still have any left for export.How It Works - Mosquito TrapTriwood19732009-11-16 | If this mosquito trap is as effective as this video suggests then it is a pretty clever and useful invention.
(Sorry mozzies :o[ )How the UK Postal Service (Royal Mail) OperatesTriwood19732009-11-01 | Royal Mail employees have been on strike for the last 3 days. This video shows what actually happens when they all return to work.
NOTE : The price of 1st Class postage has increased from 32p to 39p since this video was broadcast.How Windscreen Wipers Are MadeTriwood19732009-10-22 | The manufacturing process of windscreen wipers and the vigorous testings involved to ensure set standards are met.How Pepper Mills Are MadeTriwood19732009-10-15 | The process of turning wooden Jenga-like blocks into the ever useful and dependable pepper mill.How Ski Goggles Are MadeTriwood19732009-10-07 | The manufacturing process of ski goggles from designing to making through to testing.How A Traditional Wine Barrel Is MadeTriwood19732009-09-27 | A glimspe at how two skillful coopers transform planks of wood into a traditional wine barrel.How Tortilla Chips Are MadeTriwood19732009-09-17 | A look at the manufacturing process of tortilla chips.How Are Bicycle Tyres MadeTriwood19732009-09-09 | The manufacturing process of bicycle tyresHow An Electric Guitar WorksTriwood19732009-09-01 | An overview of how an electric guitar works and the particular function of the main components.How Paper Cartons Are MadeTriwood19732009-08-23 | A video showing how the Tetra Pak factory in Sweden manufactures paper cartons used for packaging milk and fruit juices.How Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce Is MadeTriwood19732009-08-16 | The production of sweet Thai chilli sauce in a Thai factory - from picking the chillis to processing/cooking to bottling.How Chinese Spring Rolls Are Mass Produced By HandTriwood19732009-07-31 | How a factory in Northern China make thousands of vegetable spring rolls by hand and export them to countries such as the UK.How Cowboy Hats Are MadeTriwood19732009-07-20 | The fascinating process of making cowboy hats which has remained largely unaltered over the years.How A Slush Machine WorksTriwood19732009-07-09 | A video explaining the workings of a slush machine and how it's design manages to overcome several scientific problems.How Credit Cards Are MadeTriwood19732009-07-02 | The closely guarded process of making credit cards :
Showing the actual making of the cards to the tight security and safeguards behind them.