We were in Thailand at the same timeframe. Spent most of my working life in Asia after the Army. Now I spend my winters in Thailand and summers in New Hampshire. But I have to admit that I'm getting a little old for all that flying. Travel time exceeds 24 hours. Gets pretty old sitting on a plane.

@@zange1sparkby leaving this note you've already shown your appreciation. Thanks for watching.

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While I was in Thailand this winter I was in a home improvement store and they are selling these brand new. Only issue is they are installing a little dinky 8 horse engine. Has to do with tax based on engine displacement. Those transaxles are used in many "store brand" tractors so parts should be available somewhere.

Agree, for those of us with experience usually that will suffice. However those starting out could use a little help like a signal tracer.

I just took a look at Flea Bay and holy S&#* the stupid prices that are being asked blew me away. I attend every Ham Radio Flea and Antique Radio Flea Market I can. I usually can get this gear for 20 bucks or so. The scope you see in this video was purchased for 10 bucks and works fine. Takes some effort, but the stuff is out there. Craigs List and other such sites are also a source. Friend of mine just purchased a Tektronix 2465B 400 MHz four channel scope with a 1 GHz active probe for $50. You have to keep looking.

@@theradiomechanic9625 those are amazing prices. I think I paid $60 for my Heath kit with the probe signal tracer. I also got a 2465 CT for like a hundred bucks so I'm very happy with that it's a fantastic scope. Other than the event of COVID and people being locked up inside with ample time on their hands to learn I can't come up with any other reason why these things have become so expensive. I still find deals at swap meets but they are far and few between near me.

This project has been ongoing for almost 2 years. It was totally missing the turntable and drawer until this spring. Search for Midwest Radio in my videos, they go quite a way back.

Many a successful radio repairmen started with only a crappy 1Kohm/V VOM and tackled many repairs. The test equipment its an aid to your brain, not the opposite. If you know your fundamentals, you can work with very little. Test equipment is nice, but most radios can be repaired with very little stuff, IMO. Vern is showing this beautifully in the video, as it can be seen.

Tons of ideas, but not enough information to go on. What test gear do you have? Is there any sound from the speaker? Touching the center of the volume control should produce a hum in the speaker. Use another AM radio to see if the local oscillator is running (watch my latest videos on the Stromburg Carlson). I assume you have a schematic? It should show voltage references. Check all the voltages.

Thanks for the reply! I do have the schematic, I've went through the voltages, most are reading a touch high but they seem to all be there. I only have a DMM. I get a very low hum from the speaker, that intensifies with tone adjustment. I also get a noticeable pop noise when changing from normal to brilliant sound.

@@lucasgibbons2841 Ok, so it sounds like there is some life. Again, try touching the center of the volume pot. This should produce a very healthy Hum. If yes, then the amplifier stages are working. If not, then something is faulty in the amp chain. Do you have any sort of signal source like an audio generator. Inject signal into the grids of the 7C5 tubes. If these work keep moving towards the 1st Audio 7A4. etc. No signal generator? use a long piece of wire as a noise source. 10 feet or so will pick up all kinds of noise and can be used for this test. (no need to connect the far end.) Review my video on the Stromberg Carlson and see how I check for local oscillator functionality. (With AM selected). Find someone with a tube tester. Check the tubes.

@@lucasgibbons2841 Lucas, I am posting a video for YOU to watch. It gives basic troubleshooting instructions for those with no test gear. I hope this helps. It will be up today 7/14/24 by 8 PM.

Wow thanks, really appreciate that!!

@@astridvallati4762 I always thought the Aussies said built like a brick dunny. 😀

@@theradiomechanic9625 The Aussies use a much more Descriptive term " Brick S***House" My post is more polite.

@@astridvallati4762 looks like we have a lot in common, same phrase we use here 😀

Thanks for watching and for the offer. The only thing I am trying to determine is if there is a hair spring (coil) around the post I pointed out in the video. If there is, a couple of good photos from different angles would be great so I can recreate it. If there isn't any spring there no need for any photos. The Sams Photofacts for the turntable does not show any detail there. I am just not sure if it is supposed to have one or not. Works without one, but again I don't have any 12 inch records at present.

It does have a small spring I can take some pictures of it for you

@@jdssmoothiechannel8892 I thought it must. My email address is on the front page of my channel. I'll have to order some spring wire and make one.

Upon looking at it further, all the springs are there, the spring on mine is a little wore out, but still works, at looking at yours on the video, the spring looks to be wore out, or not as tightly wound. Metal fatigue from being 75 + years old, maybe? I did get some pictures, but have not located an email address on your page. I will continue to look, however.

@@jdssmoothiechannel8892 Hi JD, What I am referencing is the small groove I pointed out with my pencil. In fact I placed the pencil tip into the groove. This is where I believe there should be a very small hairspring coil. I have actually ordered some spring wire which should arrive today and I am going to try making one. email is [email protected]. Thanks for your help.

@@geirendre I figured that out after playing with it for a while. But thank you

@@the1spyderryder I know

Why is it that people who never make any content of their own are the first to find fault?

@@DavidTipton101 hi david, I figured I better nip that one in the bud and save myself a lot of typing later on.

@@hughwilliams2122 감사합니다.

Hi Will, Your question on the bench layout brought a smile to my face. I have been at this since the 70's and have never found the perfect layout, or enough bench space. (Is there such a thing?) If you look at the layout of the 10 Buck Test bench the VTVM is actually hanging from the bottom of the shelf. While on my other bench the VTVM which has a huge meter face is sitting on the bench. I usually have at least one scope sitting on the bench, while spectrum analyzers are on the shelf. Signal generators, frequency counters etc usually are on the shelf. Usually. Had a bench years ago that was over 5 feet deep. Lots of room for test equipment and room to work. However, I had to keep standing up to reach the test gear. One shop I worked in had benches 16 feet long, the issue here was I always needed the meter that was on the far end. Just can't win. My Ham radio layout has the Radios on the bench, accessories are mounted below the shelf above the radios, and Linear Amps and tuners are on top of the shelf. My suggestion is build the biggest bench you can, add a shelf over it, then work with it for a while. It all comes down to a matter of personal likes. Thanks for watching and for the insightful question. I'll see about telling some tales. Should be safe after all these years.

Every set on the bench is connected to an isolation transformer. It is as safe or dangerous as any radio when you touch the B+. Having a wooden bench and touching the B+ isn't any safer if you come in contact with the chassis. Always work with an isolation transformer is the advice I give in many videos. Even when working on sets with transformers as the AC is always present. Thanks for your concern, but I have over 60 years experience doing this. Every shock I have ever received was when working on a wooden bench. Isolation transformers can be had for as little as $50 brand new, and much cheaper second hand. Cheap insurance.

@@theradiomechanic9625 I do have an isolation transformer.

Sold my X1C to get a Mk4

Thank you sir, you should visit their website. They have over 100 of these units running 24/7 producing parts for machines they sell as well as other High Dollar units making parts also. They only use injection molding on legacy parts. Amazing factory.

Thanks Jim, this one was a fun challenge..

He/She gave it a valiant try. Hopefully they improve.

Thanks for the kind words...

The unit comes on when the flow starts, but goes to sleep after 6 blinks no matter how long the water is on. I just change them every 4 months.

Not nearly as polished as your David, but this one was a fun challenge.

Thank you, and thanks for watching.

Thanks master, nice of you to stop by...