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A Tinkerer's world
United States
Приєднався 13 чер 2014
youtube.com/@RestoTinkerer
I have always liked to learn new things, that grew into finding items in need and repairing/restoring them.
On this channel you will find short videos of projects in areas such as:
* Weight and Spring wound clocks restoration
* Riding mower restoration
* KUSTOM (late 60's) solid state amplifiers and speakers
* Snowblowers (Wisconsin)
* Early antique radios
* 1894 Reed organ restore (yikes! )
I have always liked to learn new things, that grew into finding items in need and repairing/restoring them.
On this channel you will find short videos of projects in areas such as:
* Weight and Spring wound clocks restoration
* Riding mower restoration
* KUSTOM (late 60's) solid state amplifiers and speakers
* Snowblowers (Wisconsin)
* Early antique radios
* 1894 Reed organ restore (yikes! )
'Mouse House' K200B5 Part 2 - amp cleanup.
So big improvements with the cleaning of the base of the amp head.
OPPS, I forgot to say that I first used my Dremel with a flex shaft extension and wire brushes to clean all the loose 'dirt' I could... then started with the wet clean sequence covered in the video.
OPPS, I forgot to say that I first used my Dremel with a flex shaft extension and wire brushes to clean all the loose 'dirt' I could... then started with the wet clean sequence covered in the video.
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'Mouse House' K200B5 Part 1 - arrived and a little bit of cleaning.
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Lots more cleaning to do for sure. Horizontal Reverb board will need to come out for real cleaning for sure, maybe others. Case has one small cigarette burn mark, overall nice condition for it's age.
CT-F1250 repair part 4 - Parts arrived, display board installation prep
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Used replacement display arrived along with new thin metal washers for the pinch roller arms (now installed). I am going to desolder the 17 (yes) pins from the existing display board and solder them on the replacement board. 👌
CT-F1250 repair part 1 - Arrival initial diagnosis
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Starting to prep for work on my brothers cassette deck. (circa 1975) Normal 40 year old equipment maintenance. I will be replacing belts, pinch rollers, clean and oil pivot points, and clean and lube all potentiometers. Finally, I will clean the tape heads and demagnitze them.
CT-F1250 repair part 2 - Parts replaced... reassembly is next.
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Repairs planned are now completed: 3 belts and the two pinch rollers were replaced. I greased the transport slides (grabs cassette and slides it up to 'ready' position) and oiled pivots. I will next be moving on to the reassembly steps to the point I can run some tests to see how bad I messed up 😉. ✝️ your ✌️
RT-707 Repair part 4 - All main issues resolved
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Issues resolved in order. 1: Capstan low speed issue. Fixed by finding blown 1am fuse. 2: VU METER lights lost after my inadvertent slip of meter causing a short. Meters and lamps were still OK - thankfully. Fixed by replacing 500ma blown fuse that tested good while in its fuse holder, but not when removed and tested. 3: Tape coumter not moving. Fixed by replacing counter belt. 4: Audio low out...
RT-707 Repair part 3 - Still chasing the audio issues
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NOTE THIS IS NOT THE 'BASKET CASE' UNIT AS STATED N THE VIDEO. I am back to working on my initial RT-707 unit. which still has audio issues, but is now playing from the tape playback heads in both directions. 🏆 However, the audio output and registered playback VU levels are very low. I also have not tested recording but will work on the playback output issues first. Then there is the issue that...
RT-707 BC 4 playback test - success !
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Happy to report audio testing is good as you can hear in the video. NOTE: After this video was made, I did test recording and it also works 🏆win I am very happy this turned out to be so much more than just a 'Parts' machine. 😊 Cosmetics are still in process, base plate and case cover are being repainted. Tink
RT-707 BC 3 Shazam it seems to be working !
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'BC' in title means ' Basket case' machine. (I am working on two RT-707's - yeah I must be nuts) This was a surprise, Everything seems to be working. The original condition of this unit certainly did not tend to give me much hope for anything but a parts machine. Call me 'lucky'. I just need to test it through an amplifier to speakers, but there is good indications that this parts machine can b...
RT-707 BC 2 faceplate cleaned up, first look inside.
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'BC' in title means ' Basket case' machine. (I am working on two RT-707's - yeah I must be nuts) Faceplate cleaned up nicely. I used '303 Automotive Protectant spray' - worked well. Case black cover is still a mess. Sanding and repaint next for that. Also, the very bottom of the unit is a total mess. you can see it briefly in the video (watch close under the capstan motor for dark stains). I di...
RT-707 BC 1 parts machine is a mess - cosmetic or junk?
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RT-707 BC 1 parts machine is a mess - cosmetic or junk?
Added a Pioneer TX-8500 II to my stereo system
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Added a Pioneer TX-8500 II to my stereo system
Vintage 70's Pioneer audio rack coming together.
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Vintage 70's Pioneer audio rack coming together.
RT-707 Repair part 1 - Arrival issues
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RT-707 Repair part 1 - Arrival issues
Budweiser Millennial Neon sign repaired *Sold*
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Budweiser Millennial Neon sign repaired *Sold*
Schatz 400 day miniature carriage clock resurection
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Schatz 400 day miniature carriage clock resurection
8 tube grandfather clock kit in an 'misfit' case (mfg found as Kuempel)
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8 tube grandfather clock kit in an 'misfit' case (mfg found as Kuempel)
GT5000 Done...well is a project every really done?
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GT5000 Done...well is a project every really done?
Grinder and stand refurbish project results
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Grinder and stand refurbish project results
Arion organ April 2023 update, ready to put it back together
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Arion organ April 2023 update, ready to put it back together
Schatz 1000 day clock time capsule from 1955
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Schatz 1000 day clock time capsule from 1955
Cuckoo Resurection - Part 3 working again and nearly complete
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Cuckoo Resurection - Part 3 working again and nearly complete
Cuckoo Resurection - Part 1 Review status and next step planning
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Cuckoo Resurection - Part 1 Review status and next step planning
good luck
Tbh if you manage to restore it, i’m subbing
That is alot of work! I thought these were just held in with velcrow
Please continue your video series. I know how to clean and demag but am fuzzy on aligning the heads. Would also like to see the installation of the three prong plug.
Will do, however it will be a bit (~3 weeks) as I just delivered both of my RT-707s to an audio engineer in Milwaukee who is doing audio calibration on them as he has experience and equipment (Alignment master tapes, reference signal generator, oscilloscope for bias adjustment etc.) that I do not.
Since you replaced both pinchrollers and removed the head , do you have the gauge to set the tape path and headheight when its all back together?
The heads are on one plate but yes I will be checking/adjusting height and record/playback alignment (and demagnitze). Waiting on parts (mid-Sept) to replace the floroscope display board with a used part that will hopefully 🙏 correct the display counter units digit problem. Staytuned 😃
@@RestoTinkerer i am sure it’ll come out great !
Back to the manufacture.
Beautiful r2r
I just purchased a 12 drawer craftsman griplatch tool box and I think its great. Any idea where i could get a replacement drawer? I've looked everywhere.
Just bought a used 12 drawer griplatch and it's great. Any idea where I could get a replacement drawer?
If your missing a drawer no idea.. need to find a 'donor' chest I would think. If the latch is wonky.. you may be able to repair it. I had a drawer that was not latching but by adjusting the latch by bending it a bit I have it working again. Final thought.. try Ebay :) Good luck and great find on you 12 drawer.
Hi Tinkerer's World, Thank you for posting this video, these are great clocks and so worth the time and patience to keep them working as well a joy to live with, I have two of this style one with Roman numerals and scrolled hands like yours and one with Arabic numerals and simple brass folded pointed hands. I keep one running by my main desk.
Thanks and I agree. They really are amazing mechanical 'machines' ... good ole German engineering ;)
That is a nice looking tractor!
nice clock... but what happened to parts 2 thru part 4 ....??
Titles did not have 'Sessions mantel' in them maybe? (fixed). Playlist looks to be complete now. (6 vids) m.ua-cam.com/play/PLE9G1GlFFrfK42jMV7bkhl4ZkLSY-037W.html Thanks for the catch and watching !
My grandmother had one of these. It would have been a lost memory if not for this video. Very cool!
Very cool
I picked up a nice 520 last wk (Nov 9th 2023) and found paper work stuck under the bot drawer dating back to June of 1958, Non related to the chest, but have a good filling that the person bought the box about the same time he bought a used 1952 Chevy 4dr sedan. My bet is he just landed a new job, and became a 2 car family? The center locking latch has their Kennedy named stamed in it, and the script writing under the lid. This is a long shot, but would you see if yours has the same markings, and get back to me at my YT channel. I am doing a touch up only on the box, but trying to pin point a born on date. Your chest looks great, Bear @ Bears Rod Shop.
My box has only a decal under the lid 'Kennedy Kits' and the word Kennedy and the key number on the middle latch. Quick vid of the info: ua-cam.com/users/shortsQjb9KQxJSTY?feature=share
200 watts? Any audio samples coming?
If I said 200 watt that was wrong. It shows '200' on the face plate, as it is listed at 100 watt. No audio sampling planned as it all depends what speaker system it is driving.
Hi Just saw this video. I also restore vintage radios, and was wondering which Cerakote product you used. Ceramic Trim Coat ,or the headlight restorer or something else? Thanks
It was the trim coat product... wear the gloves they provide ! Keep tinkering 😉
If that guitar is an original from 1962 It is worth upwards of $3200USD. It would be worth $1000USD in repairs to have it working again. Even if you don't play it will be worth more when you eventually pass it on to someone else. Plus a rare vintage instrument of this quality should be repaired for posterity sake!