It's like Christmas in July when a new video from Glassslinger appears. Nice video love it that I am not the only one to let out the magic smoke! Great Chanel.
I can not tell you how pleased i am that you posted something - anything. The skills you have are amazing, i have learned so much from watching what you have done thus far ! As a vacuum tube user and collector - for my equipment that i have. I find your creating tubes fascinating. I understand the theory but seeing it done places a great deal of that theory into clear perspective. Hoping all is well with you. And thank you so much for what you have done. JR
@@theterribleanimator1793 Yes there are.To fully answer your question more specifics are needed. In what context do you use " advantages " In some circuits the use of a vacuum tube verses a solid state device can yield better durability. Such as an input drive spike, the tube ( an 811a ) can shake that off with no damage at all. An FET which shares many character traits of a tube, will simply go open circuit - dead. Remove it from circuit and start over. I think i smell the root of the question. Each has it's own traits useful for specific tasks - tubes are good for this and solid state devices are good for that. > Solid state devices excel at low current use and the ability to create very small circuits within a tiny space, while using small amounts of current and voltage. Vacuum tubes excel at high output power at high current - radio broadcast transmitters. Solid state devices have yet to encroach into that domain. This is not a full explanation - just one example of each. How did i do ? Answer your question ?
Yay Hi Ron from across the pond, love your videos it doesn't matter what your doing, your a fascinating watch and your knowledge is outstanding and valuable to others your one of a dying breed please please please hit the record button as much as possible..I understand it makes things more difficult and slows you down but believe me your efforts are so appreciated...... either way thanks for this video take care S
I really enjoy your videos. I have learned so much and I am fascinated that you have the skills to manufacture your own vacuum tubes. Thanks for your efforts in making them for us.
You said 35W4. It was a 35Z5 hehe! I worked on radios n TVs for over 40yrs. This brings back old memories. Nice to watch a master at work. I just remembered the tubes. 12SA7, 12BA7, 12SQ7, 35Z5, 50L6.
That's a pretty cool firecracker filter cap. Really enjoy watching you rifle through recapping like it's 2nd nature. With your experience I suppose that's what it is. Love the reaction to the 1st power up! Much respect and very nice work.
Greetings from the UK, glad to see you're still alive and kicking. Loved the magic smoke show. A video on that electronic fuse would be interesting; Is it a homebrew item? ☺
Great job, brings back memories of when I worked on those oldies back in the 50's when people would dispose of these radios when they bought new ones! Thankyou, Walt
For those not familiar with the "All American Five", there is no power transformer, filaments are in series and the chassis is hot depending on which way the line cord is plugged in when there is no polarized plug. That is why they typically have a fully covered back, plastic case and knobs. Restorers or anyone working on one should put on a polarized plug so the chassis is at ground potential.
your absolutely correct although apparently there are many of older houses in the states incorrectly wired ie phase and neutral reversed so while obviously the right thing to do its not fool proof....people should also take some responsibility for their own safety (if your going to buy and run a antique radio or any vintage electrical equipment learn a little about it) ......
After a break from electronics of around 50 years and restarting I had my first magic smoke in over half a century. I have had 250 volts across my chest but no smoke, maybe there was but I was otherwise engaged. Last week I had smoke, a flash and a bit of an LM317 clip my ear. Your videos are more entertaining than all the others put together. The trouble is with this modern stuff it's not very dramatic when it goes puff. Silly little black things with legs just sit there and fizzle. I was so happy tonight to find your new video and to go back a short while afterwards and find another was pure heaven. I have learned one thing watching you, I should not have stopped my electronics hobby 50 odd years ago.
What a nice little radio. I remember a lot of those around when I was a youngster (I just turned 70). One of my uncles lived on a farm in western Kansas and had no electricity until in the late 70s. He had a battery radio and a wind charger to keep the batteries charged. I'm sure someone tossed that in the trash after he passed, but I sure would have liked to have it.
Radio looks just like my Firestone Stock# S-7402-7 Code No. D-LQ-150 Mine played fine with just the 2-section filter cap replacement. Needed power switch cleaned. Lubed the tuning shaft and the variable condenser. Needed alignment and had to tighten both IF transformers trimmer caps. Works very well with it's antenna coil on back cover. Mine says Firestone right above station disk glass. Cleaned and darkened cabinet with shoe polish. Nice work here.
Whenever he starts up these old radios, I'm always taken aback by the modern radio programming coming out ... expect something from the 40's or 50's ...
thanks for the vid ron . love that blue. i had a 35z5 do the same thing to me a few weeks ago . it was blowing the # 47 till i woke up and found the bad tube .
I love it, it's like this radio went from old fashioned David Bowie to straight up Ziggy Stardust after that colour and restoration. Definitely a radio reborn, this. Love that almost atomic age style case too, they don't make 'em like that anymore. Amazing work!
great channel. I can only imagine the shear amount of parts you have for this stuff. Love the worn desk top, alot of radios have slid across that desk to make that wear!
Instead of sanding/sandblast the Bakelite and coat it with epoxy afterwards, how about shining the Bakelite up with 0000-grade steel wool instead and if necessary coat it with Carnauba-wax afterwards ? Of course it's more labor intensive, but I would guess the result could be much better.
Love your restoration videos, but the color was not appropriate and the finish was pretty wavy. You should have just polished the Backlight like Bandersentv does with much more appealing results! Still love watching you work!
