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 ?
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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) ......
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? ☺
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!
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 ...
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.
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.
gee whiz... this is when the USA made lots of cooool things... Ron, thanks for saving some history... better than watching tv... unless it's one of the 1st tv's made? thanks a bunch...:)
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!
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!
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 .
Can you share schematic for electronic fuse please Ron also may i ask why the wire wool if you were going to use sandpaper anyway is there some benefit to using the wire wool first?
I see that you have the same trouble as most with trying to hold the solder, wire and soldering iron with two hands and I get a little ticked when I can't do it but I found a way for this problem, at least for me, wrap a little solder around one, or both wires so when you touch the two wires/points together all you need is to apply heat. It works for me. :-)
Beautifully done! Might want to invest in an airless airbrush to use for your clear coating. It would simplify the clear coating and would not have the possibility of bubbles as all it is doing is pressuring the coating liquids without air getting into the mix. Also, I agree with Horatio Pugwash that your obvious homebrew electronic fuse videoed to show how it is made and what exactly it does. Seems to me to be a bit more like an "isolation power supply".
Glasslinger radio restorations are my favorites. Thank you for the upload.
Yay, a new video from glasslinger, thanks. 👍
Yeah he's cool and smart and I learn a lot from him
Learned a lot! Especially how to laugh instead of freaking out when I see
smoke, thanks for spending the time to make this video!
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.
Mad didnt even damage anything every time i let the smoke out im an hour or so with the scope lol
I never knew anyone with so much knowledge about the old classic electronics , you are amazing !
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
Just a question, is there any advantages to using a vaccum tube, rather than a transistor?
@@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 ?
@@johnrobinson357 absolutely, thanks for the information.
A glasslinger video is always something special.
Thank you for sharing another very good video. I really like the vintage electronics restoration videos...
Ron where have you been !........glad you’re back 👍
So pleased to have another video from you - thank you.
Thank you for posting new content! It's always a great day when I get a notification from your channel!
I certainly enjoy your videos!
Excellent restoration , enjoyed every minute.thanks glasslinger..
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.
Fantastic video ,always a pleasure to watch you work your magic Ron
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
Pretty surreal to hear modern ads on a vintage radio. Amazing work on the restoration. Oh my!
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
Amazing work ... congratulations and thanks a lot for showing!
thanks for the new video, i truly get anxious when you dont post videos for a long time.
Yay! Another glasslinger video! Sometimes a great resto requires you to let a little of the magic smoke out :D Very unique looking result, kudos!
great to see you posting and playing radio again.
Great job! Love the blue colour.
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.
Thanks for the video Ron. Always a big fan.
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.
It really makes a difference now your video quality has gone up. Loving the blue case. Thanks for another amazing video.
Thank you for sharing, the radio restore came out great. I like that you explain things as you go along, and the tips that you share.
Missed you! Once again great to watch.
Absolutely fantastic to watch such a talent at work and very entertaing, thank you for sharing your skills and wisdom.
Oh yeah, I have been craving a new video from you for a while!
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) ......
Glad to see ya back.
Nice radio. Excellent work! Thanks for posting.
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? ☺
Oh yes. I'm looking forward to this one. Love your restores Glasslinger.
Great video, very much enjoyed the restoration. Well worth the wait.........
Another fantastic restoration! Beautiful color.
Glad you made a return. Excellent video, hats off to you.
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!
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 ...
Very nice! You make this process look so effortless! Thanks for posting!
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.
Already clicked "Like"... Will watch the Video when i am back home ;-)
This person knows their way around radios like no other as far as being intuative.
Love JB Weld. Use it on a million things. I admire your lead weight.
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.
Very very good video. Thanks.😊
Great ! Glad you made a video.
You keep us waiting, but allways worth watching! Thanks for the video, waiting for the next one.
I love these tiny little tube table radios they are so cute!! I wish there was more of them in my area
I wish I could sell a few of them I have had for years I guess I need to put them on eBay but they don't like me anymore 😂😂😂🐍
I enjoy your videos and the radio your showing it looks beautiful what a talented artist!😀
That was vintage smoke that escaped, hard to find replacement old smoke at swap meets these days
That was most enjoyable. I see i'm not alone in my appreciation for your videos. Always happy to see a new one uploaded. Looking forward to your next.
Another great video! 😁
Nice to see another glasslinger video!
I used to plug one in and tell people we're going to give it a smoke test. I had several that smoked over the years! 😁
Maravilloso trabajo..., saludos desde Argentina.
Great restoration work as always! You make it look easy!
Very entertaining, Ron. I always loved tube radios. Please keep the videos coming!
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.
gee whiz... this is when the USA made lots of cooool things... Ron, thanks for saving some history... better than watching tv... unless it's one of the 1st tv's made? thanks a bunch...:)
I liked the blue paint job.
Hello from England ron, you're a master.
Glad to see another classy video! Was hoping you'd be back.
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!
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I like the intro reminds me old theaters here in NZ.
That electronic fuse is a nice piece of equipment to have.
very good repairs, nice to see you again, but not often enough,,keep them videos coming
Yeay ! Another great vid ! 👍😃
I am always impressed with your work
Glad to see you are back.
Thanks I enjoyed this.
Blue is a bit incongruous for the era--- I would have clear coat sprayed the polished bakelite. A good restoration!
Love the radio....and his new colour.
That radio reminds me of my childhood. My grandfather didn't like tv, but grandma wanted a tv. So he had the radio on a table by he reading chair.
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Love the blue color! It looks so nice.
Good to see the restoration of old devices........
Good to see you again. Hope all is well.
Excellent entertainment as always:)
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!
I had a stockpile of #47 bulbs, for a pinball machine!
Another outstanding repair job! Thanks for sharing... 73, Joe K4JGA
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@@salombalom9271 sorry, i dont understand...
15:56 I suppose it wasn't ok! :'D
Woderful job, as always!
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 .
Nice Job, your very GOOD at it! ❤
Can you share schematic for electronic fuse please Ron also may i ask why the wire wool if you were going to use sandpaper anyway is there some benefit to using the wire wool first?
great to see you still restoring! I have a similar British "Bush" bakaliite set. Much smaller valves (tubes)
Nice little radio,, great to see a new video.
I see that you have the same trouble as most with trying to hold the solder, wire and soldering iron with two hands and I get a little ticked when I can't do it but I found a way for this problem, at least for me, wrap a little solder around one, or both wires so when you touch the two wires/points together all you need is to apply heat. It works for me. :-)
Heureux de te retrouver en vidéo, merci a toi =)
You can get Engine Spray Paint (heat resistant) in flat black to paint those black tubes to a nice new look.
Great content as always Ron - ATB
Great video, lovely cat
Hi from france !
Glad to see you back !
Yes! New Glasslinger
Beautifully done! Might want to invest in an airless airbrush to use for your clear coating. It would simplify the clear coating and would not have the possibility of bubbles as all it is doing is pressuring the coating liquids without air getting into the mix.
Also, I agree with Horatio Pugwash that your obvious homebrew electronic fuse videoed to show how it is made and what exactly it does. Seems to me to be a bit more like an "isolation power supply".