Friday, September 12th TV listings for Story (KFFV-DT6) Seattle, WA
Modern Marvels Ropes & Chains
High-flying workers who depend on rope to do their jobs safely; how window washers, rock climbers and bungee jumpers safely use ropes; dockworkers who rely on ropes around the clock; industrial chain links.
Modern Marvels Pumps
The history and uses of the pump.
Modern Marvels Vacuums
Giant-sized vacuums used in the Sept. 11th and Hurricane Katrina cleanup.
Modern Marvels Drilling
Tunnel-boring machines; robotic drills; hand-held power drills.
Modern Marvels Saws
The history and evolution of the saw.
Modern Marvels Paint
Paint has quietly been one of humankind's most ingenious methods of defeating the elements.
Modern Marvels Ink
The history and uses of ink.
Modern Marvels Built by Hand
A pilot who builds his own jet-powered glider; canoe makers in Montana; a knife maker in Washington; craftsmen keep alive the ancient art of weapon making; Skulls International in Oklahoma City; handmade special effects.
Modern Marvels Ropes & Chains
High-flying workers who depend on rope to do their jobs safely; how window washers, rock climbers and bungee jumpers safely use ropes; dockworkers who rely on ropes around the clock; industrial chain links.
Modern Marvels Pumps
The history and uses of the pump.