Bland Operatic Model C Radio Restore - Part 3 and AWA 565MA Repair 

Two thumbs up Dave, unfortunately only one shows. There are very few of us that are this dedicated. Fantastic work, I always enjoy your video's.

Wouldn't it be nice if an apprentice came along, appreciated the craftsmanship and picked up this trade. A true gem here Dave. A true gem.

You're the same man who said, "I don't want to do this radio." then grudgingly started the work. Then finished up creating a beautiful piece of furniture and a lovely sounding radio from not much more than ugly old scrap. I hope the owners do it justice and look after it properly into the future.

Another masterpiece completed. Absolutely beautiful. The owner is very lucky! Great work, and great video!

The speaker has turned out very well, a superb reproduction of an original, I hope the owner is blown away with what you have achieved, I certainly am!

So glad you didn’t put this in the wood chipper 😂. I love watching your projects, my favorite being the ones that need cabinet work. Your style of doing these videos is very relaxing and I enjoy your sense of humor. Enjoy your vacation with your wife, stay safe. Can’t wait to see what’s next until then I can always replay one of your older projects. Take Care and best wishes.

Is it just me or does anyone else watch these postings at least second time and still find another little gem? You are truly a real craftsman Dave. This speaker box is total quality. I don't have a need for one but just think I'll make one anyway. Keep up the good work! Love the humour!!

Dave you are far too modest mate. You didn't just bring it out, you made it shine. Really satisfying to watch and the sound was terrific as well. The clarity was amazing. Im sure the owners were more than impressed when they picked up their radios. And we are all surprised by the amount of restraint you showed by not going overboard on the AWA. Dave: "If these seize up I will give it away" Audience: "Yeah right Dave. Pull the other one"

You are truly a Master Craftsman! Of all the videos on RU-vid, This is the most amazing restoration I have ever seen! Well done Mate! Cheers!

I recall when I first started watching your program you said that you weren’t very good working with timber, well that has certainly changed. I would say you are a master now and of course your radio repair skills goes without saying. For me you have one of the most enjoyable radio repair channels on RU-vid.

Your woodworking skills clearly sets you apart from other radio restorers. Another fine video. Well done!

That's a proper job! All the speaker needs now is a Tipton emblem on the front.

You are nothing short of a miracle worker! The care and attention to detail that you put into two almost basket cases is inspiring. Thank you for documenting this so thoroughly. Lots of valuable information in these 3 videos. I especially love how beautifully the old part console cabinet came up and your ingenious speaker cabinet. Bravo!

Another trilogy of perfection...Thank you Dave...your work on this old radio was superb!

I can only think of one word adequate to describe the standard of workmanship here...magnificent...I've really, really enjoyed this three-parter...thank you so much.

God has a nice workshop waiting for you Dave. Don't take up the offer. We need you here. 🙏

I say this on every video David but THIS is the most beautiful piece of furniture you have restored. What a restoration!

Your woodwork skills remind me of my granddad, his hobby was French polishing. He could have put a high finish on any cabinet but I think you’d give him more than a run for his money.

Going away? Well be safe and come back soon bro. Love your videos. The squeegee was awesome. I lost it on that one. Watching you restore this stuff is one of the highlights of my week. Hope to see you again soon.

David, you are the master! To do all that work and make a great video for us too! to setup the shots, film, then put it all together in editing. That’s a lot of work. Thank you.

A woodworking tour de force and a bonus old radio repair job. My kind of Saturday night!

Lost of words to say mate, but clearly you are gem of a person.

Another great video thanks Dave from ALL OF US

Absolutely stunning work there David! Makes me want to learn how to work with wood better. Only ever focused on the electronics side of things

oh! I just wish I had even half your woodworking skills David!!!!

Geez, David, you gave us two radios for the price of one. Masterful work; I hope your friend appreciates what you've done for him. Rest and relax on your holiday and I look forward to your next radio adventure.

Ah yes, WORK, is the curse of the electronic hobbyist! Back when I was a kid, they said Work was the curse of the drinking class, however I stopped drinking in 1980 other then an occasional glass of whine with my wonderful wife of 51 years and 5 days, may she rest in peace, the anniversary of her death is close now and I find my tear ducts still work just fine as every damn song on the radio, every television show from the old days remind me of her. We were inseparable for over 50 years, GOD how I do miss her. Sorry for the rant, I do love watching you make wonderful art pieces from trashed radio's of old you, sir, are indeed a jack of all trades, yet a master of all!

This one is most decidedly one for the books David. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you fly by the seat of your pants in re-imagining this once sad looking unit. Even the Bakelite special turned out special. I hope you and your wife have a wonnerful time on holiday, and I hope that "Honey Do" list isn't so long that we are left waiting months to see what you come up with next! I would love it if you made one video with the reaction of the owners as you return one of these gems to them. It would be the icing on the cake, and incredibly satisfying for your viewers. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and patience. You are a maestro when it comes to taking a zombie living in a basket case and not only bringing it back to life; but as well, to making it more spectacular than it ever was in its former glory. May God be with you, enjoy your time off! Your Canuck fan and cyber "student", Dave.

Loved the goggles and squeegee get-up for the "surgical" cutting. Thankfully, the patient survived and recovered more beautifully than one could imagine.

Absolutely brilliant David. Fantastic restoration and craftsmanship. We really enjoyed all three parts of this adventure. Enjoy your R & R 🏖️ and we'll be here when you are ready. 🙂

WOW, that's been one hell of a project! Fantastic end result, a true master craftsman...

David Tipton you are good at re building radio cabinets and restoreing radios receivers

Oh my David! The suspense was much more than worth it. This is a museum worthy piece on an international scale. Great humor, BTW. Ha! Your better half is an amazing lady. Kudos to her. Please enjoy your vacation together. That's the paradise in life. Thank You!!

Fantastic, Outstanding video Dave!!! While I personally would still have preferred to have had the speaker installed in an addition to the bottom of the radio cabinet, this speaker project is BRILLIANT!!! Amazing job on it too. I have wanted to build cabinets for radios with a bend on the top but had no idea how, now I do. This video is so educational, inspirational, useful, encouraging, thoughtful, and done in a much-needed step-by-step how-to fashion so that we mere mortals can do the same as you. That reminds me, of course, you occasionally make a mistake or two...which you usually turn into Serendipity or absolute genius...but please don't put yourself down! You constantly help all of us to find ways to have hope and see that with perseverance we too can find a way to make things work in spite of downturns. I have so very much enjoyed this series on this set...keep up the excellent work! I will miss your posting new videos soon, but take that break...you have more than earned it!!! Tell your wonderful wife that her choice of cloth to use on the speaker was brilliant! An excellent choice!

Another silk purse from a pigs ear. I can do the tubey-wirey-sparky things, 3-D print some knobs and missing or broken bits, but woodworking is alien technology for me, I admire your skill, patience and tenacity. Oh, and your dry humour is not lost on us.

Watching this video was the highlight of my day! I thoroughly enjoyed it. Your skill and attention to detail is second to none.

You have a great holiday and be safe, all the best Dave to you and yours

The radio turned out fantastic but the speaker cabinet is a jewel.

It's kind of a shame it doesn't have a phonograph built in with that big enclosed 8" speaker. You did an absolutely outstanding job on this. This thing was garbage and headed towards a dump. Now it can become a proud family heirloom. Honestly, if my friend did this to an old beat up radio I had and asked him to fix, I would be speechless and feel terrible because of all the hours I would know it had taken. I would feel greatly indebted. The speaker turned out great too. It looks very period correct too. Absolutely outstanding work.

Yes, tremendous. Watching you create that speaker box from nothing was as satisfying as watching you restore that beautiful radio. One thing I did miss was your famous 'casualty list' from the plastic radio - you usually give us a glimpse and for some strange reason I like seeing that from each restoration.

All you can say is WOW! What an amazing job of restoring what looked like a lost cause. With your skills and attention to details, I still think you should have a go at restoring a classic Australian car!

You are an absolute craftsman. So appreciate you going through the effort to make these videos, I really learn so much.

And another year has come and gone, I return to your great video to get a reenforcement of energy that comes from watching the master at work. This global warming crap has got to stop, used to be we never saw snow till after halloween, yet today it is snowing here, the ground is white and huge flakes are falling from the sky. It is just to damn early for winter to come but like a charging bison, you can't stop the charge! Thanks again for the great job, and you are right, it does come easier every year.

Bravo, sir. Definitely a Master's work. Too many times I heard you say "try", but you clearly underestimate your abilities.

You cannot beat spending a hour with Dave in his workshop mint loved it bud

If you took that hacked up piece of sh*t barn fine to 99% of restorers they would of laughed and said: For get it. That monstrosity should of been thrown away years ago. But David you took on the challenge and turned it into a work of art. The people that the radio has sentimental value will love it and cherish it for many years to come. Sign the inside case with your name and date it. The speaker came out perfect. I was not to keen on a radio so large with an external speaker. But you pulled it off. The dimensions of the speaker is not to small or to large. It fits the radio perfect. Your wife has a great eye and the grill cloth looks much better. It was a pleasure watching this 3 part series. Go off and enjoy your holiday you earned it. 73 Joe

Hi Dave, what an understatement - "never have done this" - you are a natural talent and it seems you can do or manage everything, from wood to old brittle plastics and, not to forget, JB Weld. Congratulations for this beautiful speaker cabinett, and in between, restoring an old, rather rotten Radiola 5.

Who better to be in charge of a scroll saw procedure than Doctor Dave. I initially felt that anxiety with the first cut but gladly my fear was not warranted. Beautiful work Dave and as Mr McCain likes to tell us, "you've done it again". Seriously, you've done an awesome job and your ability to honour everything about the period with your restoration is to be admired. Enjoy your break and we'll look forward to your next adventure whenever that is. Cheers mate.

Wow, what a work. Not only that: what a great work you did on that old radio. It looks amazing. Thanks again for this series of videos.

And here it is once more. I love the way this radio came out, I keep coming back to see the process once again. You know I would have considered removing those panels on the sides and putting in the cloth, the putting speakers on each side sort of like the old Juke Boxes of the 50's when I was a kid. Just a thought, Merry Christmas, a day late I guess. Sad Christmas this year, the weather was so bad my grand kids never made the trip South to see us in South Dakota, blizzard warnings for our area today. My daughter and I celebrated the holiday and my niece came over, I am the last of the Ericsson clan, well of mom's kids that is, Mom is still kicking but I never made the trip to see her, the home is but 5 blocks from my house but I am suffering a bit of bronchitis and I didn't want to pass it on to her, the home has some Covid going around and I didn't want to get that either. Perhaps next week I can make the visit. My son and his family said they will make the trip South for mom's 98th birthday in February if she is still with us. Her health is failing but she is a strong old gal.

After that mammoth task i think that you deserve a break. Brilliant workmanship, and once again a big thank you for sharing. Terry

Your respite from YouTubing is well deserved, but please please continue to produce these high quality, interesting, informative and at times funny videos. Your production quality is only rivaled by your electronic and woodworking skills.

David Tipton your speaker cabinet you are building is turning out good

Great auxiliary speaker - beautiful housing. The change of material at the bottom of the radio visually fits perfectly. Good job!

Very enjoyable series, thanks for sharing Dave!

Where I live we call this process making a silk purse from a sow’s ear! Wonderful restoration!

You're such a competent woodworker David. I would watch you build something from timber only on any day! Wait a tic, I just did! I love your sense of humor too!

Its my Friday morning at work, I have to wait all day before I can get home and watch, very frustrating. I'm looking forward to sitting down with a cold beer and watching this episode on my desktop instead of my phone, plus I have to get some work done today.

Glorious finish. Well-treated wood rewards the craftsman.

David Hi For several months now, when I come home from work, I have been watching your channel until the very night - I am from Israel - but my native language is Russian - I did not immediately understand that you are from Australia - it is very difficult to understand your pronunciation - but I am learning :)) All my life I have been repairing medical equipment ..... But a lamp is something else ... I'm 62 and I've built a lot of amplifiers and phono stages You are a real master .... Super filming ... You devote a lot of time to the channel SUPER Yan

Just magnificent Dave. Everything in here encourages me to up my game. Thanks for the constant inspiration to try harder. Cheers mate and love to Nurse Mrs. Tipton.

Wow !!! This looks great ! Loved all 3 videos . You really are a great craftsman ! Your friends must really love it . Love how you never give up and just keep plugging away until you get it right .

Typically smashing job from you, mate. The customer will be blown away...I know I was considering what you started with!

Brendan Daly superb ,absolutely superb words cannot express the enjoyment I get watching how simple you make it all look , have a great holiday , enjoy the break ,cheers ,Brendan Cork Ireland

Fantastic restoration, it looks like a factory made radio from the 30’s, very impressive work, thank you for sharing.😃👍

Excellent work, a craftsman for sure!

Absolutely magnificent! At 30:30 you had me in stitches! The grille looks like a perfect task for a laser cutter, much less stressful than a scroll saw! I've seen one cut 1 mm strips of 3 mm poplar plywood, these things are nothing short of amazing! There's a lot of things a laser cutter can't do but cut intricate designs out of plywood at lightning speed is definitely something they can do. All you need to do is finish off the charred edges with a bit of sandpaper or a small file. I do know I'm spoiled I can use one at work every day though, they're quite expensive and bulky. If you can find a place that has one, definitely try it. You've mentioned Inkscape a few times and that's exactly what I use to create designs for the laser cutter. I think I might have been tempted to do the back of that speaker cabinet like a 50s/60s radio, i.e. 2 mm hardboard with a bunch of holes.

This IS one of my favorite projects! I particularly enjoyed seeing how you came up with the speaker box design and implemented it. It came out wonderful! I will miss your videos during r&r and I hope you have a great time! Cheers from Georgia, USA.

Wow David! you are an artist, this is a masterpiece! If not for the lack of space, I would buy this one from you.

That looks amazing and so in keeping with the style of the rest of the cabinet. That belongs in a radio museum showroom. The owners certainly picked the right person for the resto. You've set a high benchmark with this one. I fear everyone will be sending you beaten up radio's and cabinets for you to work your magic on now.

You are truly a master of wood work, building a speaker cabinet from scratch,well done !!! I have watched the whole series of this and i just keep shaking my head in aww. Great work and i hope your customer realizes all of the work that goes into bringing a piece of history back to life. I look forward to the next installment.

Always a pleasure watching your videos, Dave! I enjoy the comedy too! Keep up the excellent work.

Beautiful crafsmanship! Hats off...again! 👏

You know, Dave...for a radio repair man you do some awesome carpentry!

David Tipton your radio cabinet looks good the color I like dark brown the speaker cabinet looks good I like the color of the speaker cabinet

Dave you are a legend. It looks astounding, even inside! I love that you mentioned Dame Edna who we were lucky enough to see in Seattle a few years ago. Oh how she picked on a woman in the audience who lived in one of the toniest suburbs of Seattle. Our hotel front desk person was young and never heard of Dame Edna. She thought we were talking about a rock band. Anyway, beautiful work yet again!

David Tipton your Bland operatic module c radio Receiver is cool

Amazing craftsmanship! Especially the custom speaker cabinet is super! Thanks for sharing and keep them coming!

You have many talents ,a man for all seasons and skills

Another great video from the master renovator.This channel gets better and better. Certainly my favourite channel.Best wishes Terry uk 🇬🇧 ❤

Your videos are always a fun watch with your sense of humor about it all. The interlude when you are cutting out the speaker design piece is hilarious and reminded me of an Alfred Hitchcock film! Keep em entertaining!

Stunning David. Now a museum piece.

Again, can't say enough positives about your work. Love your wry sense of humor, especially with the Cheech and Chong reference.

Beautiful! Glad you resisted the urge to toss it in the wood chipper!

Perfection and attention to detail, amazing to watch, love these videos!

Wow, I am always impressed with your talent. And I always learn some new techniques. Thanks for sharing this.

Superior craftsmanship mate. Thank-You Dave for all your hard work.

Great video Dave, enjoy your holiday!

Amazing work! Really love how the radio looks now!

Few may recognize it, but your patter is actually hilarious.

This is a masterpiece, David !!! 👏👍👏

I appreciate your design philosophy.....I personally adopted it as a life goal many years ago🤣🤣

David, "I saw a video on RU-vid" gets me in trouble every time. Thanks for your great videos.

I second the two thumbs up Dave. You definitely do some really wonderful work. Its always a joy to see you work.

Just absolute perfection David. I expected no less from you just amazing as usual.

Beautiful, Dave. Impressive, as usual!

Beautiful work, amazing to watch.

Amazing work yet again, always a pleasure watching you work 👍👍

Great job, Dave. Enjoy your holiday.

Absolutely fantastic work!