The Man Who Makes Things From Scratch

In this series, Tom is facing a new challenge, can he make 4 everyday items using only raw materials from the UK and his own handy work?

Latest: Season 1 · 2014

E1. Trainers
Mar 12, 2014
Tom Thwaites builds a pair of trainers from scratch.
E2. Lightbulb
Mar 19, 2014
Tom is going to make a lightbulb from scratch to illuminate the extraordinary technology that surrounds us.
E3. Mower
Mar 26, 2014
Tom Thwaites is attempting to make a hover mower from scratch. It's the biggest challenge he's ever faced.
E4. Toaster
Apr 2, 2014
Tom is going to build a toaster from scratch and this is one product that is closer to his heart than any other.