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Masters of Reinvention is a leisure hobbies series airing on UK television.
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Masters of ReinventionDIY Car and Burglar Alarm is a programme presented as an episode in the DIY genre. The show follows a small team as they take on hands‑on projects, blending mechanical restoration with practical electronics. Each instalment offers viewers a step‑by‑step look at how everyday items can be transformed into functional, customised solutions. In this instalment the crew set about reviving a three‑wheeled vehicle originally designed in 1936. Rather than building from scratch, they assemble the car from recycled components and a rescued recumbent tricycle, adapting the old design to modern standards. All components are sourced from reclaimed material, and the recumbent trike provides the chassis for the new build. At the same time, Ruth and Carl tackle a separate challenge, refurbishing a vintage burglar alarm and reworking its circuitry to bring it back into service. The episode highlights the team’s method of repurposing discarded material, showing how a classic automotive concept can be rebuilt with sustainable parts. It also illustrates Ruth and Carl’s approach to updating old security equipment, emphasizing practical problem‑solving over new‑product purchase. Ruth and Carl's work on the burglar alarm involves reworking its original circuitry to restore functionality. By juxtaposing the car reconstruction with the alarm refurbishment, the programme demonstrates that DIY techniques can be applied across very different fields, from transport to home safety.
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Wednesday 11 February
The episode follows engineers Pete and his son Ellis as they set about giving a portable canoe a contemporary overhaul, reimagining its design for modern use. At the same time, Ellis teams up with Ruth to bring a lie‑detector—originally devised in 1935—up to present‑day standards, updating its mechanisms with current technology. They examine the canoe’s hull, consider lightweight materials, and integrate folding features to improve portability. For the lie detector, they replace antiquated circuitry, calibrate sensors, and incorporate digital readouts, ensuring the device meets contemporary reliability standards. Both projects centre on applying today’s engineering solutions to older inventions, illustrating how classic concepts can be refreshed for today’s needs.
The episode follows engineers Pete and his son Ellis as they set about giving a portable canoe a contemporary overhaul, reimagining its design for modern use. At the same time, Ellis teams up with Ruth to bring a lie‑detector—originally devised in 1935—up to present‑day standards, updating its mechanisms with current technology. They examine the canoe’s hull, consider lightweight materials, and integrate folding features to improve portability. For the lie detector, they replace antiquated circuitry, calibrate sensors, and incorporate digital readouts, ensuring the device meets contemporary reliability standards. Both projects centre on applying today’s engineering solutions to older inventions, illustrating how classic concepts can be refreshed for today’s needs.