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Modern Marvels Season 6 Episode 38

The Tool Bench: Power Tools

The history of civilization could easily be measured in terms of our ability to make, use, and improve tools–an activity that is at least 4 million years old! At the tip of our toolmaking timeline are power tools. We’ll examine today’s power tool industry, which is booming thanks to more powerful, lighter, and quieter cordless tools.

Oct. 12, 1999

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Lost MarvelsDec. 14, 1999
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Casino TechnologyDec. 13, 1999
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Niagara PowerDec. 08, 1999
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More Engineering Disasters.Nov. 29, 1999
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Security SystemsNov. 16, 1999
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MotorcyclesNov. 15, 1999
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Emergency RoomNov. 08, 1999
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FortsOct. 25, 1999
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More Earthmovers.Oct. 18, 1999
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The Tool Bench: Hand ToolsOct. 13, 1999
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The Tool Bench: Power ToolsOct. 12, 1999
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SimulatorsOct. 11, 1999
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FireworksSep. 27, 1999
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NewspapersSep. 13, 1999
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ParachutesSep. 06, 1999
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Crash TestingAug. 31, 1999
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New York BridgesAug. 23, 1999
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Baseball ParksAug. 09, 1999
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Hoover Dam.Aug. 02, 1999
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Dynamite.Jul. 20, 1999
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Offshore Oil DrillingJul. 19, 1999
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Scuba And Deep Sea DivingJul. 12, 1999
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Rescue EquipmentJul. 06, 1999
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U.S. Mints: Money MachinesJun. 21, 1999
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Battlefield MedicineMay. 25, 1999
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Spy TechnologyMay. 01, 1999
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City ParksApr. 26, 1999
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Engineering DisastersMar. 30, 1999
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Physical FitnessMar. 15, 1999
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Airships.Mar. 09, 1999
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ClocksFeb. 22, 1999
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Mail DeliveryFeb. 08, 1999
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StereosJan. 25, 1999
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Weather PredictionJan. 01, 1999
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ProstheticsDec. 28, 1998
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BombsDec. 23, 1998
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Extreme Sports GadgetsDec. 16, 1998
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Medical ImagingDec. 07, 1998
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PlasticsNov. 23, 1998
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The Police CarNov. 09, 1998
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Antibiotics: The Wonder DrugsNov. 03, 1998
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Monumental StatuesOct. 28, 1998
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The Oakland Bay Bridge.Oct. 12, 1998
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Las Vegas Hotels.Oct. 06, 1998
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AquariumsSep. 28, 1998
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History of Tall BuildingsAug. 24, 1998
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The Atlantic WallAug. 03, 1998
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DemolitionJul. 27, 1998