Bush Battery Radio 1936 Part 3 - Final

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A friend bought this radio only to find it was a battery set. It looks to have been 'restored' not that long ago but has been left to deteriorate. I have been tasked to resurrect this relic from the thirties. The radio is working now and I have built a working power supply, the cabinet is pretty good but has some damage, I hope to make it shine again, can I do it?
Buy me a coffee ☕:
www.buymeacoffee.com/DavidTipton (Only if you want)
My 3D printed ferrite coil former:
www.thingiverse.com/thing:527...
My 3D Wander plug replacement cap:
www.thingiverse.com/thing:534...
Ferrite antenna calculator:
coil32.net/online-calculators...
RetrObright:
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My Digital Signal Generator:
The Signal Generator is a project kit from a local electronics magazine called Silicon Chip, there is a sister publication in the UK called Practical Electronics, it was featured in the April 2018 edition but mine has a oscilloscope function as well which I don't use. There may be a later edition in PE with that feature.
Here are the links:
Aus: www.siliconchip.com.au/Issue/...
UK: www.electronpublishing.com/pr...
Music: www.bensound.com - www.epidemicsound.com

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@MrCarlsonsLab 2 года назад

Outstanding work Dave! Now everyone knows who's channel I watch when I'm taking a coffee break :^) Very enjoyable series, and thanks for taking the time to video your work.

@Martin-io4wc 2 года назад

Paul, did you catch today’s chuckle at 32:3-min. into Dave’s video. Martin in Chicago.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Paul, I appreciate you stopping by, enjoy your coffee 🙂

@themilksnatcher Год назад

You both need to do an zoom interview together to tell us about your backgrounds, how you got into it etc. Would be so worth a watch from two legends!!!!

@bsdjunkie1805 2 года назад

Your new speaker cloth assembly was the cherry on the cake for me, it is gorgeous, and tossing that old abomination into the trash was very satisfying. Thanks for sharing your latest adventure Dave, your skill, dry humour, and bloody-minded determination are uplifting in this mad world

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks BSD Junkie, that crop circle was doing my head in, it looked better in the bin. It's my pleasure BSD Junkie, glad you enjoyed it 👍

@tarstarkusz 2 года назад

Nah. It was perfect. Goes very well with 1930s art-deco styling. The cloth looks good too, I'm not criticizing that.

@cogidubnus1953 2 года назад

The attention to all the miniscule detail is phenomenal David...I can't express just how impressive it is...just thank you for sharing your thought processes and manual dexterity Dave

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Dave, thank you. It's my pleasure and thank you for watching 🙂

@johnfinn1570 2 года назад

11 out of 10 Dave. There's something to be said about the sound of those old sets. And that final look is outstanding. 👏

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks John, the big speaker and the wooden cabinet help it sound like a bigger set, I am impressed with how well it works 🙂

@revelairfanman6171 2 года назад

Another David Tipton masterpiece. It’s good to see you’ve maintained your quality control levels to match those at Qantas.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Revelair Fan Man. Indeed, old habits die hard 👍🙂

@oldblokeh 2 года назад

More excellent work, David, and a treat to watch a master at work.The whole of the British radio manufacturing industry was stitched up by patent licensing cartels, including the British Valve Association who imposed a levy per valve holder and banned multi-valve envelopes. The BVA eventually caved in, but I suspect that the double-diode-triode in this set may have counted as two valves under the BVA rules, hence the '6 valves' on the patent license plate rather than 5.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you oldblokeh. That's good thinking with the 6 valves, thanks for the explanation 👍😀

@pisstinpete4700 2 года назад

The Brits sure knew how to impose a tax.Apart from the number of valves there was one on the number of cylinders in an engine,a tax on windows and a tax on salt in India I think

@oldblokeh 2 года назад

@@pisstinpete4700 It wasn't tax. It was license fees from patent cartels, Hazelpat being an American one.

@radio-ged4626 2 года назад

@@pisstinpete4700 Yes the salt tax was the one that Ghandhi protested about.

@pisstinpete4700 2 года назад

@@radio-ged4626 pretty sure the old radio and tv licence fee forced on us for many years came from old blighty also

@stephenbarlin2314 2 года назад

Truly awesome. You set an unbelievably high standard for radio restoration.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Stephen 🙂

@alpcns 2 года назад

Love those little humorous things you insert, like the teabag conspiracy. But this is absolutely spectacular work, David. First class all around, probably better than new! If I was rich I'd pay good money for exquisite work like that. A device like this is a great addition to any tasteful interior. Sadly, as it is, I can offer a warm handshake and partially consumed salami, which likely wouldn't suffice. But seriously, very enjoyable and very, very impressive indeed. You'd make a Stradivarius out of a pallet.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks alpcns, I hope the wife doesn't catch on to my tea bag misdemeanor and I'll see if the owner is interested in a half eaten salami. Stradivarius out of a pallet... that's a good one 😂

@ianharrison8366 2 года назад

Another fantastic restoration as always. The quality and attention to detail that you achieve is amazing its certainly the best I have ever seen. Hope you and Mrs T are ok and can't wait for the next restoration.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Ian, thank you. We are both well and high and dry thank you 🙂

@Antony_Jenner 2 года назад

Friday night! I could be at the pub talking rubbish with drunk people or I could watch Dave fix a wireless. I'm going to go wild and watch Dave. Onya mate you win!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi A Last, thanks for choosing me, you can talk rubbish with drunk people anytime 🍻🙂

@1974UTuber 2 года назад

Absolutely beautiful Dave. I think you have definitely outdone yourself on this one. It looks a million bucks and sounds great 👍 Entertaining as always as well as very informative.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks 1974UTuber, the radio works so well, a testament to 1936 Bush Radios 👍🙂

@Plons0Nard 2 года назад

2:40 "Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so" Ford Prefect, H2G2 An absolute gem of a restoration. Great job. And the line of light on the dial is ..... lovely

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Nard, time does seem to get away from me 🙂 Thank you 👍

@danhorton6182 2 года назад

I cant express how impressed I am with your work. You literally turn trash into treasure. Splendid.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Dan, I try 🙂

@markdesjardins3153 2 года назад

In this time of madness and sadness, you let me look forward to Fridays. Your work is impeccable and your good humour outstanding. Thank you Dave for all you do.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Mark, my pleasure as always 👍😀

@kevinpeters6672 2 года назад

I do a lot of hobby woodworking and am surprised how much I learn from your restoring techniques Mr. Tipton. Another well ending to a gratifying restoration. Thank you again for sharing your expertise!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Kevin, it's my pleasure, I'm happy you got some tips, I'm relatively new to restoring myself so it's good to share 😀

@Jwnorton 2 года назад

That LED in the dial disc was brilliant. Low energy, long life, and it shows where you tune. Cheers!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

The LED looked good, I might add another on the long wave side, thanks Jwnorton 🙂

@markvanmaanen5152 2 года назад

Looks great! When veneering I tend to let the PVA glue cure completely on both surfaces and apply the veneer using a hot iron. Sticks immediately and you can very easily fix bubbles just by going over with the iron again.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Mark, I do that on curved pieces but I find the gap opens up on the veneer joins when I iron it, I don't quite know why 🤔

@jimburns348 2 года назад

Great work on that oldie. There’s nothing more satisfying than taking a thing from the past and bringing it into the present and turning it into a one of a kind. She’s a real beauty.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Jim, I wasn't very confident when I first saw it but it had good bones 🙂

@richardh7563 2 года назад

Throughly enjoyed. Excellent work (and hope your dear wife enjoyed the cup of tea too 😀) thank you for all the educational and entertaining videos.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Richard. My wife was none the wiser 😂

@russellbond9350 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your tips and skills, expecially your humour. Very much appreciated.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

My pleasure Russell, thank you 🙂

@greggaieck4808 2 года назад

David Tipton the owners cabinet looks good color is cool

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

The colour is perfect Greg 👍🙂

@phillipyannone3195 2 года назад

Absolutely remarkable. Every challenge dealt with apparent ease. It’s as though you have a team of specialists working behind the scene. A real pleasure to watch.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Phillip, Thank you. There's a lot of thinking in bed and the shower before I attack it, although most of the planning goes out the window when I start 😄

@RoughJustice2k18 2 года назад

Outstanding achievement there Dave. You successfully converted a dilapidated / dirty cabinet with what looked like a fan grille on the front into a snazzy beautifully restored tube radio. Sounds good for its size. * thumbs up *

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks RoughJustice 2k18. It was pretty rough, I wasn't sure if it could be bought back but it is such a quality radio it did all the work. Oh... you forgot mouse riddled 🐭😄👍

@RoughJustice2k18 2 года назад

@@DavidTipton101 Oh yes, shango066 loves rat-nest infested tube stuff - "flavour country" he calls it.

@dirtydon8661 2 года назад

I am blown away Dave. Your videos and your craftsmanship are a joy to watch!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you DirtyDon 👍🙂

@lakrfan4980 2 года назад

David, there are no words to express the level of craftmanship that you possess. Your restoration videos are so engaging and interesting to watch that I look forward with eager anticipation to each new one you provide. This particular radio restoration highlights the superb talent and skills you demonstrate which is in a class of its own.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you lakrfan 49, I try my best and I'm so happy you enjoy the videos, cheers 🙂

@rciancia 2 года назад

What a wonderful job Dave.... You've set the bar extremely high for the rest of us restorers... WELL DONE !!!!!!! I hope the Mrs enjoyed her tea :)

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Ron, I'm sure your are up to it, your Bosch looked great. Arrh... yes, she was none the wiser 😉😄

@bobpotter895 2 года назад

That came out as flash as a rat with a gold tooth. The radio is a great performer. It really demonstrates the beautiful sound that those old sets would produce. You went nuts on this job with holes, you must have spots before your eyes by now. Great job and a super watch.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Bob, it responded beautifully to treatment, there was a good radio underneath all the crud. Between the power supply and the back I must have drilled a thousand holes or it seemed like it 😥😀

@ableutopia2721 2 года назад

A masterpiece of workmanship and unmatched skills, congrats for another wonderful job.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you able utopia 😀

@scotthettel949 2 года назад

WOW! You really did a fantastic job on this one. The craftsmanship and attention to detail is unparalleled. Thank you so much for sharing.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Scott, glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@dennisshaffer4528 2 года назад

David,your work on this is some of the best I've ever seen.Cabinet restoration is beautiful,and grill cloth finishes it off. Watching your power supply work has given me desire to restore a Westinghouse that I've had for years. Can't wait for next project.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Dennis, thank you. Good luck with your Westinghouse radio if you decide to do it 👍🙂

@horatiohornblower868 2 года назад

I think the owner of that Bush is a very lucky guy. He gets a brand new radio that looks amazing!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi HH, he rang me, he is delighted with the radio 👍🙂 Thanks.

@greggaieck4808 2 года назад

David Tipton the owners Bush Battery radio Receiver from 1936 is cool

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Greg 🙂

@ferdgreenblatt6011 2 года назад

That old speaker sounds fabulous. Another work of art.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Ferd, it's a big speaker and it does work well even on modern music which the older speakers often struggle with 🙂

@brit-in-czech 2 года назад

What an absolute masterpiece this turned out to be. Fantastic.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Project Yeti 👍😀

@chrislawrance8700 2 года назад

Now that you are so confident with modifying power supplies, you might try adapting a US model so it can be used in Australia as well. The convenience of not needing an external power converter would make them eminently more useable. It all looks great and I love what you did with the back.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Chris, if the US radio had a transformer it could be done relatively easily, if not, a drop down transformer could be added if there was room otherwise an external drop down transformer would be necessary 🙂

@roberts1938 2 года назад

The radio looks beautiful. Your program is a mine of ideas and interesting solutions. Good that you replaced the bulb with a led diode - now you can see all the beauty of the illuminated station names. Earlier it could not be seen. I admit that I thought that the power supply would be a separate additional element not built into the rdio. But your solution is more practical.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Robert. The LED looks good. The owner wanted it in the radio but I was happy with the way it looked 👍🙂

@donhall2759 2 года назад

Just when I thought your restoration videos couldn't get any better... I especially like that tuning indicator system with the slotted cylinder and the lamp within. Thanks for sharing.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Don, the tuner is very clever, I haven't seen one like that before 🙂

@jims2222 2 года назад

Thanks Dave for this incredibly inspiring series. The final product is absolutely gorgeous. I’m continually learning by watching your innovative methods to overcome practically any obstacle. You are quite a mentor, thank you.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Well thank you Jim, I don't consider myself a mentor as I am still learning but I'm happy if others can get some ideas. Good luck with your projects 👍🙂

@Timothycan 2 года назад

I'm so impressed with all your skills, electronics, metal working and woodworking. Also your attention to detail. A superb job well done, many many thanks for sharing it.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Timothycan. and thank you so much for watching 👍🙂

@timmack2415 2 года назад

I've been looking forward to this!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Tim 😀

@peterking1134 2 года назад

One thing that can be added is a knob to turn the antenna. I would not cut a hole in the top but I would mount it inside on top of the rear panel. As usual, fantastic work and skills. You are awesome!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Peter. I should have put something to turn it I guess but it's usually a set and forget adjustment 👍🙂

@Preso58 2 года назад

I'm not really a "radio guy" but I love your attention to detail on these restorations. I never realised that you could dismantle a loudspeaker to that extent either.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Mark, I'm happy you enjoyed my videos. Most speakers come apart, later ones are not so easy and you need to replace parts that are glued together, the older ones come apart very easily 🙂

@pisstinpete4700 2 года назад

Unbelievable Dave.Well beyond factory quality. Our hearts are heavy in melbourne thinking of those in Queensland and NSW who are suffering so much with the floods.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Pisstin Pete. Thank you, the floods were terrible here and in NSW and NSW is still copping it. So much rain in such a short period 😔

@billnicholson2470 Год назад

David I am officially in AWE of your skills and attention to detail. You have come so far in a short time. Thank you for sharing your passion with us. 73 de KB7ICI....Bill

@DavidTipton101 Год назад

I could only get better from my early attempts. Thanks Bill 😄

@colinowenuk 2 года назад

Hi Dave. A really great adventure. Thanks.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Colin 👍

@ripleysmith7583 2 года назад

The radio turned out great. And I think you did a great job expanding your comfort zone and all the new things you tried. Stay safe in that nasty weather.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Ripley, thank you. It's good to nibble away with different ideas and see how far one can go. We are OK where we are, not so good for others along the river 🙄

@craignehring 2 года назад

Dave, have you outdone yourself? Good Lord man absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for these projects !! THANK YOU

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you for watching them Craig 👍😀

@leif.Jakobsson 2 года назад

Had to get unother cup of coffee, amazing work David! Here it's snowing outside, april weather...

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Leif, spring is just around the corner 👍🙂

@rhodesiawasgreat 2 года назад

Excellent as usual David, very interesting to watch. Hope the rain stops soon!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks rhodesiawasgreat. That was a few weeks ago it's still going on, not here, NSW is copping it now 🙄

@__Dude_ 2 года назад

My goodness, this radiio came out a real jewel! Absolutely invaluable!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you GAIVS IVLIVS 🙂

@nallo69 2 года назад

I agree. Mr. Tipton is really a perfectionist, which is inspiring. Very good work, I’m amazed.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you very much Bernardo 🙂

@Hal9526 2 года назад

Fantastic! The radio looks great and sounds great. Watching this series was so enjoyable. Your industry and ingenuity are remarkable. Thank you and may the saints (or the doctors) preserve you for another 100 years (at least).

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Hal, the radio came out better and works better than I expected. Haha... I don't think I can do radio videos for another 100 years 😂 Thanks Hal.

@leewalsh2144 2 года назад

Hi David, another very good restoration, the finish on the chassis was of particular interest and of course the cabinet restoration was to a very high standard. Thanks for your all video's entertaining and most welcome.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Lee, I'm glad you enjoy them 👍🙂

@mustafaalaoglu6671 2 года назад

I can like this video a thousand times. It requires impeccable skill and effort.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Mustafa 👍🙂

@iantyler4045 2 года назад

Wow. That looks amazing. I'm sure your finish is far better than factory and the new back is a work of art. Each restoration you do sets a new benchmark. Very nice.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Ian, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀

@stephendeluca4479 2 года назад

Beautiful and ingenious work. The radio sounds quite good. Very full and deep resonance. Good thing you torqued down the speaker properly. You definitely don't want your speaker falling off while motoring down the highway!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Stephen, Thank you. The heavy speaker should give many years of happy motoring 👍😀

@nigelbrockwell6237 2 года назад

What an amazing job. The power supply works perfectly and looks okay. The ferrite antenna gets around the problem of the original loop antenna. You have achieved a great finish on the cabinet. I've learnt quite a lot from watching this radio going through its stages of restoration.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Nigel , I'm glad you were able to pick up a few tips 👍🙂

@maryrafuse3851 11 месяцев назад

Thanks David for another great project radio. Interesting that you mentioned about rain and flooding in some areas near you. Glad your on a hill. July 2023 has been a rough month in Nova Scotia Canada with once in one hundred years flooding. This following forest fires in the spring. I believe some Australian fire fighters came to Canada to help us out. Its great we can do this for each other and we also have agreements with the US so we can help each other out. We have experienced a lot of damaged roads in Nova Scotia including some damaged parts of our 100 series highways. All the best to you David and folks in Australia from the Canadian cousins.

@DavidTipton101 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Mary, I'm glad you enjoyed it. We have had a number of one in hundred year floods recently. The flooding rain I mentioned in the video moved south later on causing more death and destruction. We get news reports of floods and fires in Canada, I'm glad we could help in some way. Thanks Mary, all the best to you folk in Canada 🙂

@stephenmalone1673 2 года назад

What a beautiful, beautiful job. Your talent is beyond measure. Have a great day, and thanks.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Stephen, have a nice day🙂

@terrycard6775 2 года назад

Another great video from my favourite restorer. 👌 Keep well my friend. Best wishes Terry uk 🇬🇧 ❤ 👍.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Terry, all the best to you too 🦘 😀

@zorka4098 2 года назад

With that speaker, that radio sounds really very, very good. Great job!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

The speaker in the large wooden cabinet sounds very good, thanks zorka4098 🙂

@paulbennell3313 2 года назад

Your attention to detail is incredible and the finish you achieved is immaculate! I love watching your videos, they're inspirational.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Paul 👍🙂

@terryblackman6217 2 года назад

That case is gorgeous. Once again you have done a brilliant job. I normally watch your videos straight away but it's been a hectic week. Hope you are well, see you on the next. 👍😊

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Terry, I was happy with the case and the whole radio came up very nice 👍🙂

@blackpoolbarmpot 2 года назад

What a brilliant job you have done, the set is now in showroom condition.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you blackpoolbarmpot. Nice British set and it did come up nicely 🙂

@parlourtunes4155 2 года назад

Thanks Dave for yet another outstanding restoration. Really do enjoying watching your work. I bet the owner was chuffed to bits a fine looking radio restored and preserved for the future, brilliant!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Parlour Tunes. The owner watched the video too and rang immediately, he was very happy 🙂

@OIE82 5 месяцев назад

Great video series Dave. Suggestion: soak the dents and scratches with water, let it stand till dry to expand the wood, then sand. Sometimes that is all you need.

@DavidTipton101 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Odyssey. I have tried soaking the wood but with limited success. I will try again next time. It should work I agree 👍🙂

@briangoldberg4439 Год назад

Wow, it really came out amazing! The look of the cabinet is unique, and I think it was worth the effort; the marquetry bits around the edges make it stand out.

@DavidTipton101 Год назад

It turned out great, it looks good and works so well, I was very pleased. Thanks Brian 🙂

@dwaynemohr3076 2 года назад

American Walnut? Now that's funny! When we replace veneer in the states we often use Australian Walnut. Great job, Dave.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Haha... that is strange. That's what they called it when I bought it 🤷‍♂️😀 Thanks Dwayne.

@bobsly1643 2 года назад

What can I say, but you're the best. Really loved this series on the Bush Battery Radio. I was very impressed with you DC to AC PS conversion!. Quite a lot of ingenuity and craftsmanship. I like Mr. Carlson's Lab, but for the full restoration, you can't be beat. Keep up the wonderful work restoring these grand old radios. They had a lot of style back then. Something lost today I'm afraid.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Bob, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I was so happy with the outcome, it was quite a surprise. I watch Paul 's channel too, he is very good 👍🙂

@terriersam 2 года назад

A beautiful job, Dave. Your videos are a pure enjoyment to watch.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you David 👍😀

@navyf4s 2 года назад

David, I really enjoyed this rebuild. All the effort to bring it up to its gorgeous looks and sound. The quality of the result is directly proportional to the effort applied! You succeeded admirably I say! Well done.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Anthony, much appreciated 🙂

@johnstark254 2 года назад

Dave, what a joy it was to watch your mastery once again! You are simply the best and I hope the wife doesn't detect any tainted teabags! 🤣🤣🤣 Looking forward to the next adventure!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi John, thanks. I think I got away with my tea bag ploy 😄

@johnstark254 2 года назад

@@DavidTipton101 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@graemezimmer604 2 года назад

A really excellent job David!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Graeme 🙂👍

@mikeley156 2 года назад

David, you can’t beat a cup of tea and a Tim Tam! My sister in law sends those biscuits to us in Ireland. Not regularly enough unfortunately! As always excellent work, this is a real beauty. Turned out fantastic. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Mike, no you can't beat a cup of tea and a Tim Tam. We stole the Tim Tam recipe from the Poms but I don't think they have caught on yet and my wife enjoyed her tea, she said it had more flavour. Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@tauro00ful 2 года назад

Has been a great restauration, congratulations. I enjoy a lot with your videos. You are my hero. Thank you very much from Spain.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Ricardo from Spain, thank you, my pleasure 👍😀

@aerofart 2 года назад

Another great example of how to do things right! Here’s a tip: when you don’t know how a finish will turn out, try it out on a scrap piece of the same material first to avoid ruining your actual workpiece. Did your wife enjoy her tea ☕️ LOL

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi aerostar, thanks. I have a sample veneer with the different stains on it but not a real indicator until on the actual project, I was confident it was the right choice. My wife was none the wiser 😉😀

@tomtomisek 2 года назад

Thank you for posting your projects on here. it is so inspirational to see someone who takes their hobby to the next level and super enjoyable to watch. I really look forward to your videos and i don't even mess with radios!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Tom, I very glad you enjoy them even with little interest in the subject 👍😀

@chrisclark6192 2 года назад

Hi David. Definitely both thumbs-up from me 👍👍. This radio restoration really demonstrated your superb skills. It's sounds as good as it looks. The power supply was a great success, and the cabinet came out really well. As always another enjoyable series. Cheers Chris.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Chris. I was happy with the way it looked and worked, it is a good radio 👍🙂

@MarkMcCluney 2 года назад

Another fabulous job and such as education all round. And time for a tea break with some Tim Tams. Thanks Dave, very, very enjoyable.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Mark. You can't have a cuppa without a Tim Tam 😄

@mackfisher4487 2 года назад

Dave, glad you and your family are safe the coverage of the floods show the devastation. I've run out of my own adjectives to describe your Workmanship, so let me borrow one from Manuel, Bloody Marvelous.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

That does sound like Manuel 😄 We are high and dry but sad for those affected of course. Thanks Mack 👍

@seanobrien7169 2 года назад

Damn, that radio is so sensitive you tuned in Boston!!! Great job, David. That is one beautiful radio.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

I was surprised too Sean, later on it pulled in Berlin 😉 Thanks 🙂

@LarryDeSilva64 2 года назад

Watching your video while I am here in the hospital waiting for them to do a bone marrow biopsy for my oncologist. Great video David. Thanks for the very informative video.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

I wish you all the best LL, you have supported me for a long time, I hope everything works out for you 👍

@electrosoundaust 2 года назад

Hi Dave. What a sterling effort! It's almost in better shape than new! It just goes to show that almost nothing is past repair.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Andrew, when the owner brought it around I was dejected but it came together quite well in the end, you couldn't do that with most modern equipment 🙄🙂

@simonweel7971 2 года назад

Really nice job! A pleasure to watch and listen.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Simon 🙂

@stephengorin3059 2 года назад

You are unbelievable in you level of workmanship and detail with this radio, yes another one done and dusted, but what a journey !! totally enjoyed the trip. You certainly are a craftsman in you hobby. Thank You for your time to video ( and that is another job that also has to be edited before posting). As always I'm looking forward to the next installment

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Stephen, I try. I'm so glad you enjoyed it and indeed the editing is a large part of the process. Thanks again Stephen 🙂

@coltronex 2 года назад

Good to see another superb renovation Dave,hope you are keeping well

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Colin, thank you. Yes, I'm pretty good now thanks 👍🙂

@ianyates7742 2 года назад

Beautiful just beautiful

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Ian 👍😀

@hestheMaster 2 года назад

Your cabinet work is damn perfect I must say. Never thought one could make the old girl look better! A tip, use several sharp drill bits as Masonite has a grit that dulls the drill bit especially drilling 610 holes! Love the new power supply to make it far more user friendly for the owner. It sounds fantastic! Almost no detail seems lost to you David especially when it comes to your sense of humor! Wife's teabag indeed.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Steve, it came up looking and sounding great. You counted the holes!? I didn't notice the drill getting dull, I'll keep that in mind, thanks. The wife was none the wiser 👍😀

@ctbcubed 2 года назад

Beautiful work Dave! That cabinet looks great now and so glad you got rid of that ugly speaker grill.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

The grill was headed for the bin from day one, thanks Chuck 🙂

@mohinderkaur6671 2 года назад

Excellent Cabinet making! Excellent speaker making! Excellent work on the ferrite bar antenna. Square Loop ant can be built also

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you mohinder kaur. I was going to do the frame antenna but the power supply took up the bit of space I needed for it. Also the radio is for a rural area and the loopstick will be more effective for that 👍🙂

@sypodj Год назад

Great restoration 👍 I'm very impressed with the back you made also. Probably better than original 😀. Thanks for the great series.

@DavidTipton101 Год назад

Thank you SYB-B. The back came out well I agree, it's nice when things work out 😀

@dmitriarkhangelski6023 2 года назад

Amazing restoration, Dave! It looks like there is no such radio in the entire world that you cannot restore perfectly. Cheers.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Dmitri, I'm sure there is a limit somewhere 🙂

@reglard 2 года назад

You must really like drilling holes, David! Fantastic restoration.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

I did Roy but I'm starting to get over it now, thanks 😄🙂

@ceebee23 2 года назад

i was counting down for this episode David..... you're a wonder at restoring these marvellous memories of our wireless past.... another brilliant job!

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thanks Chris, glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@Martin-io4wc 2 года назад

@32:30 min. is today’s chuckle. I do love your sense of humor David. Lol, Martin in Chicago, USA.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Martin in Chicago, thank you, I wish my wife thought the same when I brought her her tea 🙄🙂

@patprop74 2 года назад

Card scrapers aka Cabinet scrapers are fantastic, I haven't used a paint striper since I started using them, and you save a ton of money on sandpaper, the only thing is, you must master using it just like any other tool, and more importantly, learn how to give it its burr with the burnishing tool in order for it to work well, which takes some time to learn but once you do! there really is no better tool for guys like you and i, that refinish wood. Another Fantastic Restore and video David, the amount of old-school knowledge you are archiving in a digital world is amazing. you just know someday after our bones will have turned to dust, some youth will be watching and learning from you.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi patprop74, I was wondering how to keep the scraper sharp, I'll have to work on it. It did make short work of the top, I was impressed. It would be wonderful if younger people could learn these old skills, let's hope so. Thanks patprop74 👍🙂

@patprop74 2 года назад

@@DavidTipton101 you be surprised at the amount of younger woodworks that have embraced the good old card scraper and other nonpower tool like handsaws..., IDK if it was your first time? normally we have to give the scrapper and arc for it to work well, just in case here is an older but good video on them ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IaTXNbquLOA.html

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

@@patprop74 Ok thanks.

@Artichoke4Head 2 года назад

I just stumbled across this video accidentally and am not sure how special this restoration is compared to other workshops and radio repair shops if any exist! but have to say this is looking awesome and bet the owner going to love the result.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Hi Al Armandi, there are quite a number by other repairers doing this sort of thing to varying degrees. This radio come up pretty good and the owner is very happy. Thanks 👍🙂

@davewhite7182 2 года назад

What a brilliant restoration, it looked gorgeous and sounded fantastic. The sad thing in the UK is that they plan to drop the analogue broadcasts and only transmit DAB and these old radios will finally fall silent (if you call static silent!). Your videos just get better and better. Thanks for all the effort you put into making them.

@DavidTipton101 2 года назад

Thank you Dave. I guess AM will die off everywhere as time passes. We might have it a bit longer in Australia as we have only short range DAB and AM is better over long distances. My pleasure Dave 🙂