Love this kind of thing, I make old 4 1/2v batteries and the old 1 1/2v telephone batteries with period logos :) Love the method of rolling the D cell on the scanner. That's lateral thinking :)
***** I need to check out your channel. Do you have any videos of the telephone batteries with period correct logos? Thanks for watching and your comment. Best, Don
It would be neat to meet someone that possibly made that battery. After all it is a hand made battery. Yeah a steam box would allow that wrapper to be easily removed. Thanks for the video!
+Corey Pattison I agree on the battery Corey. Thanks for the heads up on the steam box. Do you have a design for a small steam box by chance? Thanks for watching and the tip. Best, Don
Someone on the Philco Phorum took one of those old "B" batteries apart and reused it as a holder for some 9 volt batteries, I'm not sure how they got it apart. My guess is that they either used some sort of water based glue or some early form of hot melt glue like a cereal box. You could try acetone on the end, that seems to work for removing paper labels from radio chassis, or a little heat from a clothes iron or heat gun. The Batterymaker would probably know how to get them apart in a non destructive manner, and he would know how to make a reproduction as well, in fact if you don't want an Eveready "B" battery you could ask him about the artwork for another brand.
OlegKostoglatov Thanks for sharing this. I'll check out the Philco Phorum for some examples. I should have tried some heat or other... before cutting it open, but no harm was done to the label on the presentable side. Thanks again for the information. Best, Don
I "enjoyed the hell out of this!"... One idea, hobby/craft stores carry thin sheets of cork, if memory serves, most of the type "A" batteries, and early "D" cells (during the "corrosive years") used cork seals between the terminals and the housing. Should you decide to manufacture more of these type "A" reproductions, the cork would not only give you a more realistic seal appearance, it would also provide a little leeway where sizing is concerned. Another "outta the ball park production", my friend!
***** Tim, I really appreciate it! By chance, would you know a reference site for the proper placement of the cork around the battery? Thanks again for watching and as always, sharing your knowledge with me and others. Best, Don
Just wondering, any interest in selling a copy of your files? I do not have the expertise to do all of the scanning. I would be willing to purchase a copy of your art work.
You can download them for free at: drive.google.com/drive/folders/15KngCHk8r_P1SIyH0DEpUI5LXTQ7pp_Y?usp=sharing They will need to printed to scale. Hope this helps and thanks for reaching out. Best, Don
I can't say I have a design. I'd imagine putting it in a vegetable steamer made for a pot on low low heat would work. A thrift store is always good for buying something that might not be food ready later. Batteries have heavy metals ya know.
Bryan - no just the ones I scanned. Attached (the link below) you’ll find the files you can print to scale if needed. Hope this helps. Best, Don drive.google.com/drive/folders/15KngCHk8r_P1SIyH0DEpUI5LXTQ7pp_Y?usp=sharing
+Sean Hazelwood Sean - sorry for the belated response, your reply got caught up in the YT spam filter. I appreciate the tip and will utilize your method on the next try. Best, Don
+Dan Barrera Hi Dan - great question and yes I did. Rechargeable batteries may work, but let me discuss some of the differences that would impact performance. Starting with the "B" Battery, which I recreated using seven 9-volt batteries giving me a working voltage of 63 volts while the batteries are fresh. If I would have used rechargeable 9-volt batteries, I would ended up with a total voltage of ~59 volts as most rechargeable 9-volt batteries will provide 8.4 volts per cell. The "B+" requirements for the radio is 67 1/2 volts, so if I would use rechargeable batteries, I would be ~9 volts or 13% less than the requirement or design dictates. As the batteries drop off w/ use, the voltage drop would be more and the performance of the radio would be further compromised. In addition to the voltage difference, the mAh specs for the rechargeables are typically less than the standard PP3 batteries, especially now with Lithium batteries being available. Regarding the "A" type battery, which is now a standard D cell battery, the same holds true as the rechargeables are typically rated at 1.25 volts. Hope this answers your question and I appreciate you taking time to watch the video and again your question. Best, Don
This video will be very helpful to many to recreate authentic looks. Thanks.
anselb2000 Thank you! I hope this helps others just getting started in the hobby and they find it helpful. Best, Don
Loved it very good we have to preserve the real thing and you are doing a good job!!
Fantastic job has always. Thank you for the upload.
Bobby
***** That means a lot Bobby, I appreciate it! Best, Don
Fine work!
Thanks for sharing,
Félix.
Félix-Antoine Gravel Félix - I appreciate it. Thanks again for watching. Best, Don
Love this kind of thing, I make old 4 1/2v batteries and the old 1 1/2v telephone batteries with period logos :)
Love the method of rolling the D cell on the scanner. That's lateral thinking :)
***** I need to check out your channel. Do you have any videos of the telephone batteries with period correct logos? Thanks for watching and your comment. Best, Don
It would be neat to meet someone that possibly made that battery. After all it is a hand made battery. Yeah a steam box would allow that wrapper to be easily removed. Thanks for the video!
+Corey Pattison I agree on the battery Corey. Thanks for the heads up on the steam box. Do you have a design for a small steam box by chance? Thanks for watching and the tip. Best, Don
Someone on the Philco Phorum took one of those old "B" batteries apart and reused it as a holder for some 9 volt batteries, I'm not sure how they got it apart. My guess is that they either used some sort of water based glue or some early form of hot melt glue like a cereal box. You could try acetone on the end, that seems to work for removing paper labels from radio chassis, or a little heat from a clothes iron or heat gun. The Batterymaker would probably know how to get them apart in a non destructive manner, and he would know how to make a reproduction as well, in fact if you don't want an Eveready "B" battery you could ask him about the artwork for another brand.
OlegKostoglatov Thanks for sharing this. I'll check out the Philco Phorum for some examples. I should have tried some heat or other... before cutting it open, but no harm was done to the label on the presentable side. Thanks again for the information. Best, Don
I "enjoyed the hell out of this!"... One idea, hobby/craft stores carry thin sheets of cork, if memory serves, most of the type "A" batteries, and early "D" cells (during the "corrosive years") used cork seals between the terminals and the housing. Should you decide to manufacture more of these type "A" reproductions, the cork would not only give you a more realistic seal appearance, it would also provide a little leeway where sizing is concerned. Another "outta the ball park production", my friend!
***** Tim, I really appreciate it! By chance, would you know a reference site for the proper placement of the cork around the battery? Thanks again for watching and as always, sharing your knowledge with me and others. Best, Don
I'll do a little research, then respond...
Just wondering, any interest in selling a copy of your files? I do not have the expertise to do all of the scanning. I would be willing to purchase a copy of your art work.
You can download them for free at:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/15KngCHk8r_P1SIyH0DEpUI5LXTQ7pp_Y?usp=sharing
They will need to printed to scale. Hope this helps and thanks for reaching out.
Best,
Don
Thanks for sharing.
Thumbs up.
Regards.. Charlie.
RadioTubesSound I appreciate it Charlie! Thanks again for watching. Best, Don
I can't say I have a design. I'd imagine putting it in a vegetable steamer made for a pot on low low heat would work. A thrift store is always good for buying something that might not be food ready later. Batteries have heavy metals ya know.
+Corey Pattison Thank you. Best, Don
Love this Ineed the exact same 2 batteries for this emerson 558 im restoring
Bryan, thank you. All the best on your Emerson 558 restoration. Don
@@RestoreOldRadios thanks I appreciate it also working on a transoceanic r600 as well do you happen to make the battery labels for others as well
Bryan - no just the ones I scanned. Attached (the link below) you’ll find the files you can print to scale if needed. Hope this helps. Best, Don
drive.google.com/drive/folders/15KngCHk8r_P1SIyH0DEpUI5LXTQ7pp_Y?usp=sharing
@@RestoreOldRadios thanks buddy I really appreciate it now i just need to figurout how to get it to scale lol
Bryan - another resource just case the scans I sent you don’t work out.
www.radiolaguy.com/Batteries/Vintage_Batteries.htm
Best,
Don
Does anyone make or sell the "B" battery anymore??
Apply heat to soften the glue at the seams. A 100w light bulb should do it, if not use a heat gun on low.
+Sean Hazelwood Sean - sorry for the belated response, your reply got caught up in the YT spam filter. I appreciate the tip and will utilize your method on the next try. Best, Don
Have you thought about using rechargeable batteries?
+Dan Barrera Hi Dan - great question and yes I did. Rechargeable batteries may work, but let me discuss some of the differences that would impact performance. Starting with the "B" Battery, which I recreated using seven 9-volt batteries giving me a working voltage of 63 volts while the batteries are fresh. If I would have used rechargeable 9-volt batteries, I would ended up with a total voltage of ~59 volts as most rechargeable 9-volt batteries will provide 8.4 volts per cell. The "B+" requirements for the radio is 67 1/2 volts, so if I would use rechargeable batteries, I would be ~9 volts or 13% less than the requirement or design dictates. As the batteries drop off w/ use, the voltage drop would be more and the performance of the radio would be further compromised. In addition to the voltage difference, the mAh specs for the rechargeables are typically less than the standard PP3 batteries, especially now with Lithium batteries being available. Regarding the "A" type battery, which is now a standard D cell battery, the same holds true as the rechargeables are typically rated at 1.25 volts. Hope this answers your question and I appreciate you taking time to watch the video and again your question. Best, Don
Maybe a clothes steamer from a thrift store?
+Corey Pattison I appreciate it Corey. Thanks again. Best, Don