Restoring an old 20's portable battery radio.

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  • @danmiller6890
    @danmiller6890 5 років тому +42

    Dress or no dress this guy is extremely educated and amazingly talented. MUCH RESPECT SIR.

    • @urmenyi
      @urmenyi 5 років тому

      Agree totally

    • @blazing420loud9
      @blazing420loud9 5 років тому +5

      We are all human, no one should judge no matter what I don’t and I will not, I really enjoy these videos they are beyond informative.

    • @kennethhacker1341
      @kennethhacker1341 4 роки тому

      Agreed.

    • @paulkocyla1343
      @paulkocyla1343 3 роки тому +5

      I wish some girls nowadays would wear dresses like that, seriously!
      I´d get some good current on the plate if you know what I mean :-D

  • @fododude
    @fododude 5 років тому +5

    This man is never stumped or frustrated by anything ... at least relative to his fellow UA-cam restorers. So fun to watch.

  • @greggaieck4808
    @greggaieck4808 2 роки тому +1

    Glasslinger radio cabinet that you painted look cool

  • @franklynpolster8949
    @franklynpolster8949 7 років тому +2

    Gosh... I forgot all about this youtuber. Glad I rediscovered you. I remember watching you make an amplifier tube.

  • @henkholdingastate
    @henkholdingastate 5 років тому +1

    And then I suddenly have to think of the fact that young people (here in Holland) are attributed divine attributes and the elderly (here in Holland) above 40 very much attributed negative attributes. This is the proof that you must be an age to be a professional. I am full of admiration for the craftsmanship. All respect

  • @teenagered3517
    @teenagered3517 7 років тому +1

    I know nothing about radio but found these videos to to be absolutely engaging, a mixture of skill knowledge and charm!

  • @plugandplayok7824
    @plugandplayok7824 5 років тому +1

    You are very bright and radiant...Thankyou

  • @dallasdorrington7449
    @dallasdorrington7449 7 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing this video. Restoring old radio's is a fast dying art form and it's guys like you who keep it alive. I myself restore 40 year old CB radio's and love doing it. I live in Perth Western Australia and with a population of 1.5 million people i am the guy that everyone goes too to have their old CB radio restored. I'm very proud of the work i do because i get to hear these old radio's transmitting again and the owner enjoying using his old radio.
    Keep up the wonderful work you are doing Ron.

  • @jamesstephens9042
    @jamesstephens9042 8 років тому +4

    Really enjoyed this video-not just for the educational experience, but for your clear, easygoing style. I'm a beginner-an old beginner at 72-and I've learned quite a bit from your radio troubleshooting videos. Your rewinding of of the old transformer was fascinating.
    I've bought some basic test instruments and ordered a non-working tube radio from eBay. The next step is to try to bring it back to life.
    Please continue with the radio-repair series. It's very valuable. I'd love to see a demo about how to look inside a radio and identify the various stages. I've watched you do it but I have no idea how you can tell one stage from another.
    Thank you.
    James

  • @joshuafitzgerald5442
    @joshuafitzgerald5442 7 років тому +4

    The thing that was distracting to me wasn't him wearing a dress ( if that's his thing then more power to him) but the fact he is wearing nice clothes while working on stuff in the shop. This fellow's videos are excellent. They're easy to follow with good simple explanations and it's amazing how simply he figures out a problem such as the RF transformer and then just disassembles it and repairs it so effortlessly. I now feel much more confident about working on my own projects. I'm a subscriber.

    • @markg735
      @markg735 6 років тому

      It's funny... I had the same thought.

  • @iaagg
    @iaagg 9 років тому +18

    I bet if you showed up at the beach in the 20's with that portable radio; people would think you were the "cat's meow". Incredible restoration!

    • @624radicalham
      @624radicalham 8 років тому +3

      Why avoid the obvious: If he showed up at the beach in the 20's with that dress he'd be beat to an inch of his life, because that's how the 20's were.

    • @hmbpnz
      @hmbpnz 8 років тому +2

      Why would you even make a comment like this?

    • @624radicalham
      @624radicalham 8 років тому +5

      hmbpnz Because that's the kind of horrible racism and phobia that existed back then and is now thankfully gone.

    • @nick1f
      @nick1f 7 років тому +2

      People would be just as amazed today if you showed up at the beach with that portable radio - so not much has changed :)

    • @phoebemartin6650
      @phoebemartin6650 2 роки тому

      @@hmbpnz I agree with you both. I am transgender myself. I choose not to live my life in fear. Caution yes, but not fear. I'm glad to see that there are allies in the world. Thank you.

  • @chrisjohnson4165
    @chrisjohnson4165 5 років тому +3

    When she turned the wireless (radio in olde English) on, I was expecting news of the Wall Street crash. Great job!! Nothing is impossible with all that knowledge and dedication.

  • @shamrock1961
    @shamrock1961 5 років тому

    I don't care what you wear. I just want to see you teach us how to fix old radios and use our creative brains to fill in the blanks on what else needs to have one to make it work.and look classy. Thanks R!

  • @joverstreet24
    @joverstreet24 5 років тому +11

    “I need a speaker. Let me find an old piece of plywood.” I love how he handcrafts what he needs.

    • @MrGigi-dz9cv
      @MrGigi-dz9cv 7 місяців тому

      Initially, things were hand made.

  • @matthewblalock4916
    @matthewblalock4916 7 років тому +5

    I love your outfits. and I love the way you restore old radios with such detail. keep up the fantastic work! 😊

  • @andromedaturnbull3512
    @andromedaturnbull3512 3 роки тому +1

    As ever, Glasslinger, this is a really helpful video (albeit from 5 years ago!) on how to do the fault tracing on sets like these. It's actually quite logical when you follow it through in the straightforward way that you demonstrate in your videos. Thanks!

  • @Kryptocode215
    @Kryptocode215 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for posting this video showing a repair/restoration of a "Prohibition Era" 1920's vintage radio. I enjoy videos of people fixing vintage electronic radios and televisions. I would rather see someone repair a vintage radio instead of just running it into the dumpster.....

  • @InvestigationsDepartment
    @InvestigationsDepartment Рік тому

    Thanks for doing these videos Ron. You take ancient pieces of equipment and actually make something out of them. If it weren't for you, I assume that alot of this old stuff would sit somewhere deteriorating until someone who had no concern for them would come along thinking that they're doing everyone a favor by throwing them in the dump unaware of what the stuff actually is. The projects that you take on are fascinating and educational for me. The creator of this universe has blessed us with your educative abilities and uniqueness.

  • @greggaieck4808
    @greggaieck4808 2 роки тому +1

    Glasslinger your horn speaker that you build is cool

  • @villigasruel
    @villigasruel 8 років тому +3

    I'm very impressed I'm also electronic technician but you have a golden hand..

  • @edisone1
    @edisone1 3 роки тому

    I was almost knocked-out when you simply sketched out a perfect horn for the speaker, then actually knocked-out when you built it so beautifully.

  • @danielsteele7544
    @danielsteele7544 6 років тому +2

    Very gifted radio tech,well done .

  • @flatbrokefrank6482
    @flatbrokefrank6482 9 років тому +26

    Pure genius - I know that comes from a lifetimes learning - I wish I lived next door to you Ron I would be in your workshop every day learning something new. ATB

  • @binarybox.binarybox
    @binarybox.binarybox 8 років тому +1

    It was great hearing it burst into life after all the years of it being stored. Nice job.

  • @nickvictor7398
    @nickvictor7398 2 роки тому

    You are awesome! And you work wonders with fixing components you don't even know what it is! The little box with coils in it.... just wow 👌

  • @MichaelCowden
    @MichaelCowden 8 років тому +2

    Another interesting radio and restoration video. You know so much more than I do that you move much faster than I would. I have to make notes on questions and research things, but I still learn a lot. Keep up the great videos! Much appreciated.

  • @greggaieck4808
    @greggaieck4808 2 роки тому +1

    Glasslinger your old 20s potable Battery radio Receiver brocast band is cool

  • @dogastus
    @dogastus 9 років тому +2

    Another great video from you. I enjoy seeing your craftsmanship and knowledge of just what to do in these restoration jobs.

  • @hestheMaster
    @hestheMaster 5 років тому

    Expert repair without a schematic diagram, YES! Ron can figure out just about any radio,even the most basic
    tube type ones from long ago! Rewiring transformers aren't that easy but you make it super easy looking!

  • @SeanieSeanie
    @SeanieSeanie 9 років тому

    An absolute treasure. The mastery of being able to restore these devices is amazing.

  • @sheep1ewe
    @sheep1ewe 9 років тому +3

    What a wonderful dress in the first picture!
    I relay loving it! I want a similar dress my self now. :)
    I love all of them, by the way.
    Great video as always!
    We love them all!

  • @appunti2
    @appunti2 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your videos and the care that you put in explaining your process.

  • @MisterTalkingMachine
    @MisterTalkingMachine 8 років тому +4

    Oh boy, I had no clue they made portables this early. Magnificent.

  • @nor4277
    @nor4277 8 років тому +2

    That was a amazing save,very inventive,not many have your talent.

  • @bucyruserie1211
    @bucyruserie1211 6 років тому

    Wow I just watched this up to the making of the speaker, and realized I had watched the entire thing 3 yrs ago...I was impressed then too.. great job, cool old radio.

  • @utah133
    @utah133 8 років тому +15

    Nice to see someone who shares two diverse hobbies with me

  • @tarstarkusz
    @tarstarkusz 3 роки тому

    Nice job. I like your speaker design. I'm glad it worked so well.

  • @richclips
    @richclips 4 роки тому +1

    I think you're a genius, excellent video and very clear explanations of exactly what you're doing and why. Love your work, thank you for sharing :)

  • @henkholdingastate
    @henkholdingastate 5 місяців тому

    I love your work and admire your nollidge. Very educational. Greeting from Holland

  • @CharlieTechie
    @CharlieTechie 9 років тому

    Fascinating video, learned a lot about remaking coils and the speaker horn. Also a great combining of ancient tech with modern - love it!

  • @dictare
    @dictare 9 років тому +1

    Great work on the transformer and horn!

  • @griml0gic420
    @griml0gic420 9 років тому +2

    Always a joy! Thank You, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

  • @mark314158
    @mark314158 9 років тому +11

    Very interesting and informative video. Keep up the good work.
    And Merry Christmas!

  • @salan3
    @salan3 8 років тому

    Thank you so much for you videos. I love old radios, but these days (due to ill health), I can no longer restore/repair any. So I 're live the moments' though your videos.

  • @Iconoclasher
    @Iconoclasher 2 роки тому

    I restored an RCA Skipper record player/radio combo and it required a 90v B+. I daisychained ten 9v batteries just using the snap terminals. It creates either a 10x4x1/2" or 5x4x1" brick. It's an easier change out than soldering the wires to the batteries.

  • @brianbloom1799
    @brianbloom1799 Рік тому

    Ron Does the Machine have a counter for rotation, You have everything you need to do These repairs, You Sir are the Man. God Bless Ron

  • @billmcdonald2436
    @billmcdonald2436 4 роки тому

    Nice work! This is the first transformer rewind video that I’ve seen. Thanks for posting it!

  • @thomkarlowicz7418
    @thomkarlowicz7418 5 років тому +1

    I like your way of showing the repair. Very helpful.I have a 41 silvertone tombstone radio and there was a 16 mf cap that looked origional but shows on the schematic as a .03 mf caphave you seen this before.

    • @glasslinger
      @glasslinger  5 років тому +1

      Likely someone that worked on the radio put in the wrong value or put the cap in the wrong place. Amazingly, depending on where it is in the circuit it may not make any difference! Best to follow the schematic of course!

    • @thomkarlowicz7418
      @thomkarlowicz7418 5 років тому

      @@glasslinger I put the .03 in its place and works fine just waiting for the magic eye tube and we are up and running. Thanks for all of your info and I will keep watching.

  • @c.brionkidder9232
    @c.brionkidder9232 6 років тому +2

    Very cool video. I didn't know radios existed from that era. I can't imagine where you find them, but I can say I am thoroughly enjoying your channel! Keep 'em coming, please!

  • @gwcoty0715
    @gwcoty0715 7 років тому

    For many people, having an open coil would have meant the end of the line for the radio. Very nice job!...Except for the part you painted it. I could have done without that.

  • @arthurcooper8563
    @arthurcooper8563 4 роки тому

    This guy is the best regardless of what he wears I don't judge

  • @vonzigle
    @vonzigle 8 років тому +1

    I like the fact that the reasons for the measurements are described! 😊

  • @ziggfreud9820
    @ziggfreud9820 9 років тому +4

    Great video. Looking forward to more of your work.

    • @rubber20021
      @rubber20021 8 років тому

      I am to looking for more!

  • @rubusroo68
    @rubusroo68 7 років тому +1

    brilliant, on many levels! thanks for the video

  • @pkh4340
    @pkh4340 5 років тому +2

    Amazing work! I really enjoyed this video!

  • @gekkedirkie
    @gekkedirkie 9 років тому +1

    Nice work with the transformer

  • @rubber20021
    @rubber20021 8 років тому

    Dr Murphy didn't effect you at all. Direction and guage of wires etc... A rare success!

    • @rubber20021
      @rubber20021 8 років тому

      Thanks for teaching and sharing your greatness again!

    • @EdWatts
      @EdWatts 8 років тому +1

      "Dr." Murphy? Everyone knows that "'Murphy' was a grunt!"

  • @zerolabs
    @zerolabs 8 років тому

    I have an old Atwater Kent receiver handed down to me by my Wife's grandfather that I hope to be restoring soon. Looks like a model 40 or very close. Should be fun.

  • @qzorn4440
    @qzorn4440 Рік тому

    most interesting repair. 😎 Thank you Ron.

  • @HD7100
    @HD7100 9 років тому +6

    Your coil winder was very interesting. That home brew horn speaker was great. Nice job! Gary

  • @MrocznyTechnik
    @MrocznyTechnik 9 років тому

    Thanks Ron. I'd NEVER expect a coil to be a problem :)

  • @glenwoofit
    @glenwoofit 8 років тому +3

    Very interesting video, Thanks.

  • @vwthings
    @vwthings 7 років тому

    I'm new to your videos but just wanted to say - thank you, you've given me the confidence to repair my own valve radio. Its an ekco RS3.

  • @Kryptocode215
    @Kryptocode215 5 років тому

    Another great video on restoration of a vintage Prohibition Era radio. Rechargeable batteries could be used so the radio could remain as a portable.....

  • @tonyperry6702
    @tonyperry6702 8 років тому

    Great repair videos. Thank you for going through the effort of posting them.

  • @mylowproject
    @mylowproject 7 років тому +3

    God bless you with all that knowledge I learned a lot more watching your videos

    • @satishmehta6420
      @satishmehta6420 5 років тому

      dear. I m from India. I hv old antique radio. but not working. pl help if you know about radio.

  • @erin19030
    @erin19030 7 років тому +1

    Love your shop!

  • @Canerican.
    @Canerican. 8 років тому +21

    I can say I've seen it all now!!!

  • @klausphotobaer5754
    @klausphotobaer5754 4 роки тому

    Really great job! Always a pleasure to watch!

  • @KentuckyRanger
    @KentuckyRanger 8 років тому

    Another awesome piece of electronics brought back to life with some TLC Tech Loving Care...

  • @nejiniisan1265
    @nejiniisan1265 6 років тому +1

    Love those kind of restorations. I like to make them too.

  • @electronixTech
    @electronixTech 5 років тому +1

    Nice repair/restoration.

  • @MattBaker1965
    @MattBaker1965 8 років тому +1

    What a star ! I would have junked that radio. Respect :+)

  • @Super8Rescue
    @Super8Rescue 6 років тому

    a most enjoyable video, your technical talent is only exceeded by your ability to 'just fix things' I mean, winding your own transformers? and 'just happening ' to have the righ valves to hand for this radio? serioulsy cool my dear. Thank You for this video, most knowledgable indeed, I have huge respect for your know how... thanks again. mike.

  • @fn0rd99
    @fn0rd99 9 років тому

    very cool little radio.

  • @martyjames6204
    @martyjames6204 9 років тому +1

    very interesting and i learned some great tips - thanks!

  • @bob7872
    @bob7872 9 років тому +1

    Nice restore!

  • @mrsseasea
    @mrsseasea 7 років тому

    Very nice job! Your explanation is just awesome.....for us that are still learning about this type of thing.....keep up the videos plz! And thank you! 😊

  • @tommasopetrella4856
    @tommasopetrella4856 8 років тому +1

    I just came across your videos and love themÙÙ! Keep up the great work.

  • @glasstronic
    @glasstronic 8 років тому +3

    VERY cool receiver!

  • @wheelsmcdealsace
    @wheelsmcdealsace 7 років тому +18

    Now we know where all of Klinger's dress's went to!

  • @ApolosaCakau
    @ApolosaCakau 4 роки тому

    Kinda bit similar to a PCB, except that it's with wires underneath the board, very interesting 1920s stuff.
    I wonder if anyone in that era ever thought of... " Hey, we could print this circuitry "

  • @Landrew0
    @Landrew0 9 років тому +1

    Amazing capabilities.

  • @MrChief101
    @MrChief101 8 років тому

    Mind-boggling, inspiring and educational.

  • @matawoo7882
    @matawoo7882 8 років тому +6

    solid work man. you make great contribution to mankind (on youtube). glasswork forming tubes is just mindbogling to me.
    . great stuff! how did you learn this?

  • @radiophonotvnut9024
    @radiophonotvnut9024 7 років тому

    Just use a Wire Electric Shaver or Pipe Cleaner for your Sockets. Always Enjoy your Videos!

  • @thermionic1234567
    @thermionic1234567 8 років тому

    I would be very interested to know how you value your labor!? An amazing effort and an amazing amount of knowledge and skill went into this!

  • @wileycayote23
    @wileycayote23 9 років тому

    Thanks for the video. Happy Holidays!

  • @ceilingfansandmorecfam2342
    @ceilingfansandmorecfam2342 7 років тому +1

    it looks so simple

  • @cyndicorinne
    @cyndicorinne 2 роки тому

    Omg I think I’ve seen one of these portable radios in a movie!

  • @danielependola1580
    @danielependola1580 Рік тому

    Sei un geniooooooooooooo !! Anche se non ti conosco! Saluti dall' ITALIA !!

  • @davidk6271
    @davidk6271 5 років тому

    Fine work. Well done.

  • @ericdumptee9084
    @ericdumptee9084 7 років тому +1

    AWESOME,congrads!!

  • @vidasvv
    @vidasvv 4 роки тому

    Your videos are just AMAZING !!!!!!

  • @greggaieck4808
    @greggaieck4808 2 роки тому

    Glasslinger your utube videos are awesome

  • @kay486
    @kay486 9 років тому

    always love seeing new videos from you!

  • @Madness832
    @Madness832 8 років тому +45

    Did I just watch a dude in drag restore a radio?

    • @glasslinger
      @glasslinger  8 років тому +38

      Yep! He, he, he! Frocks are fun!

    • @cardboardboxification
      @cardboardboxification 6 років тому +8

      glasslinger a year late but I had to look up " frocks "....
      Hope you make some new videos if you ever read this !!!

    • @terrymarshall2613
      @terrymarshall2613 5 років тому +1

      Yep

    • @ethelryan257
      @ethelryan257 5 років тому +5

      You sure did. One of the very best.

    • @shamrock1961
      @shamrock1961 5 років тому +1

      Yep

  • @erin19030
    @erin19030 6 років тому

    It comes to mind that the large black rectangular component with gray potting is perhaps a bathtub capacitor, containing 2, 1ufd / 400 WVDC dual capacitors.

  • @robertgift
    @robertgift 8 років тому +2

    Would it be good to count the turns and rewind the coils?

  • @dillonharry9087
    @dillonharry9087 9 років тому +5

    Merry Christmas! and Happy New Year can anyone tell me wat type of vintage multi meter to buy ? any advise would be appreciated

    • @glasslinger
      @glasslinger  9 років тому +2

      +DILLON HARRY
      Hi! I stick with the Triplett 630. There are a lot of versions of this model and all are quite good. Use coin lithium cells to make up your 30 volt battery for the ohmmeter battery. Be sure the fuse is a 1 amp fast.

    • @dillonharry9087
      @dillonharry9087 9 років тому +1

      +glasslinger thank you very much i really enjoy ur work i started bidding on a simpson 260 hopefully i get my hands on it

    • @rubber20021
      @rubber20021 8 років тому

      Triplett or Simpson For me.

    • @ebones6957
      @ebones6957 5 років тому

      Either Triplett or Simpson, both are staples of us old timers. I grew up with Simpson with scale 0-2.5. Triplett has a 0-3 scale. With one of each you can get confused by realitive readings viewed across the room.