S24E3 · Upright Pianos, Flags, Wet/Dry Vacuums, Medieval Axes

Upright Pianos, Flags, Wet/Dry Vacuums, Medieval Axes

S24E3 · 2014-10-09 · 21 min

Wooden cases, soundboards, strings, keys and intricate action mechanisms are assembled and regulated to create upright pianos. Fabric is printed or sewn into flags; motors, filters and collection tanks are combined in wet/dry vacuums; and forged steel axe heads are hardened, sharpened and mounted on wooden handles.

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