Modern Marvels: The Tool Bench: Power Tools (History Channel)

Whether electric, pneumatic, laser, nano-microscopes, or plain explosives, POWER TOOLS have literally transformed the world we live in.

In this supercharged program, join host Daniel Wilson as he investigates the evolution humankind s interaction with tools. First, visit a quarry in Oregon and experience the awesome power of emulsion explosives. Next, witness the highly choreographed art of pit stops at a racetrack in North Carolina, where power tools help the well-trained crew lift, change tires, and fuel a race car in a mere 12 seconds. Get up-close and personal with the latest and greatest in home power tools including a new smart saw that can tell the difference between your finger and a piece of wood. And finally, learn how high-tech power tools are being used in the medical world to help save lives.

From fast and furious to huge and tiny, follow the life of a power tool as it goes from initial idea to the garage shelf to surprising uses in the fields of sports, medicine, and art.