TV Tonight: Measure Twice

(Friday, November 16th, 2007) Tonight isn’t so bad, with a new episode of How It’s Made that shows us how they make tape measures and another chapter of Burt Builds a Bandit.

All times are central.

• How It’s Made: Episode 45, pistons, paint rollers, parachutes and chimneys (Discovery, 5:00 p.m.)
• Holmes on Homes: Stone Walled (Home, 5:00 p.m.)
• Build It Bigger: Battle Machines (Science, 5:00 p.m.)
• How It’s Made: Episode 9, sulkies, bagpipes, yule logs, and fishing lures (Discovery, 5:30 p.m.)
• Dirty Jobs: Exotic Animal Keeper (Discovery, 6:00 p.m.)
• Toolbelt Diva: Episode 9 (Home, 7:00 p.m.)
• How Do They Do It?: Racing Driver, Bank Vaults, Telling Time (Science, 7:00 p.m.)
• Take Home Handyman: Back Door Bling: Max & Brandon (Home, 7:30 p.m.)
• How It’s Made, Season 3: Episode 36, Firefighter Helmets, Nautical Compasses, Packaging Tubes, Hand Saws (Science, 7:30 p.m.)
• New Yankee Workshop: Pedestal Table (DIY, 7:30 p.m.)
• Holmes on Homes: Shaky Foundation (Home, 8:00 p.m.)
• How It’s Made 4: Episode 10, Umbrellas, Outboard Motors, Silver Cutlery, Tape Measures (Science, 8:00 p.m.) NEW
• New Yankee Workshop: Four Drawer Chest (DIY, 8:00 p.m.)
• How It’s Made 4: Episode 9, Bumpers, Lighting Gels & Camera Filters, Steam-powered Models, Candy Canes (Science, 8:30 p.m.)
• Wood Works Garden: Gate With Copper Panel (DIY, 8:30 p.m.)
• Build It Bigger: Biggest Casino (Science, 9:00 p.m.)
• Celebrity Rides: Burt Builds a Bandit (DIY, 9:00 p.m.) NEW
• Rock Solid: Fire Pit (DIY, 9:30 p.m.)

Enjoy.