1938 Zenith 9S262 Shutter Dial Tube Radio Part 4 of X Details From Down Under

[@jameslucas6589]

Welcome back Micheal. Your videos have been missed very much. My heart goes out to you and your family. I have always learned from your videos, so they are much appreciated. I like using tubular rivets cinched by a dedicated rivet press when I can on mounting tube sockets and terminal strips only because it seems more professional and factory built. Like 99% of the viewers to your channel we all envy your local electronic supply. Probably 1 of may be 10 in the entire country no matter the size of the city. It would be wonderful to enjoy so many things we took for granted in years gone by. Time machine wanted! Really enjoy your work. I wish we were neighbors, I would be bothering you way too much. Take care; it’s always a pleasure to see you.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Michael, it’s great to see you back. The tips you shared are appreciated and valued. Take care of yourself. Best, Don

[@thattubesound2214]

Hey Don, It's terrific to be back. The next several vids are ones recorded months ago, but I am getting back to radio work and I am recording new stuff now. In the mean time, I'm going to put up a "real time" video up on the channel soon to explain all that has happened since I lost Wifey. Some of it is good, some really bad. This has been a rough road, but at least I'm learning how to steer around the ruts and potholes! Thank you for the kind words regarding the content. I try hard, but I have strong opinions. Sometimes, I worry that I go to far! Take care, my friend. Cheers! Michael

[@Backtothefutureradios]

Michael, I rewatched this video and it reminded me of some of those great tips you have that Ive become slack in their use!!! Lol... I'll try and do better in 2020! Take Care....call me sometime...Larry

[@TJET737]

Hope all is good with you, would love to see you continue with the vids...

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Great video Michael, I love all of the great tips! Some are so simple yet I haven't thought of them, so I'm picking up some great information. Thank you.

[@staceycollier6174]

Welcome back. I love your stuff.

[@thattubesound2214]

Thank you, Stacey! I'm just now starting to move toward normal again. I'm going to put a vid up in the next few weeks to talk about all that has happened, since I lost Wifey. After that, I'll start recording new stuff and taking better care of the channel. Thank you so much for being there! I appreciate it more than you can know. Cheers! Michael

[@randygentry2724]

How are you doing out there? I said I would check in with you from time to time so I am doing just that, You are still in the every day thoughts of my wife and I. Keep up your spirits and stay close to your family. I look forward to any video that you may publish on any subject. Yours were the best, very well framed and excellent sound. Hope to see or hear from you again when you are ready. Loads of Aloha from Maui. Bye now.

[@ericjohnson8482]

I have to comment on the RPN calculator. I would of never made it through ME college if it wasn't for my HP 48GX. I also have to say my brain hurts trying to follow along with the electrical of this radio, I have the schematics as well because I also have a 9S262 that needs some work. I had to take an EE class and it was insane hard for me and watching you work on this stuff just confuses me more and more. I don't know if I am going to attempt to work on my radio or not now. I really hope you can continue to put videos out and finish this build because I am extremely grateful and hopeful to see this finished.

[@lfowkes11]

Welcome back Michael. I hope you are feeling better my friend. You have been in the thoughts and prayers of many.

[@thattubesound2214]

Thank you so much, Larry. It is good to be back. A whole lot of stuff has happened since that last video, some good and some bad. I'll be doing a "real time" video in the next few weeks to explain some of it. It will take longer than I imagined to get to the point where I can start to think about getting back to normal. It is happening now, and I am starting to learn how to negotiate through the new terrain. I am so grateful for your prayers and kind words. Take care, my friend. Cheers! Michael

[@waynethompson8416]

Hey Michael, It pained me so much to see you go to all that trouble to make those connections to C18 on this video. I understand what you were saying about not having both parts of the old electrolytic connected, BUT...the negative side of that electrolytic is connected to the chassis whether there is a wire connected to it or not! Connecting the new capacitor and the resistor to the positive terminal of the old Electrolytic still puts the old cap in the circuit!!! So, you really need to either move those connections to a terminal strip or something else that doesn't use ANY part of the old capacitor at all.

[@pauleisner4514]

Good to have you back. Have learned a lot from your videos. God bless.

[@gavinwb1]

Very good to see you back, Michael. Definitely missed your videos. So much so I went back and rewatched several of your previous series. Just finished a 9S232 chassis, so this series was very timely. Working on radios can be therapeutic and I hope it has been for you through these very difficult times. Be well, my friend, and keep up the fine work you do!

[@SuperBuzzbomb]

Glad to see you back! The wife was just asking about you this weekend. A little tip for the stranded wire is to tin the end before you try and insert it so you don't end up with stray strands of wire. Keep up the good work!

[@thattubesound2214]

Sometimes I do tin. Sometimes, the solder will crack if the wire is moved much. I know that if I just tin the end, it's fine. Just a habit that I ought to change, I suppose. It's good to be back! A bunch has happened to keep me away from the bench and the channel. I'll explain soon. In the mean time, take care, my friend. Cheers! Michael

[@nunyon]

My wife and I were talking today about how we missed your videos. We watched them together for different reasons, me for the old radios and her for the cats although I liked the cats as well. I just thought I’d come to your last posted video and let you and for that matter everyone know that we’re out here thinking of you and we all hope your doing okay. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and we look forward to seeing you and the cats again. Take care.

[@mikek4043]

hope to see some new work as you get back into this! Love your videos.

[@rivards1]

Welcome back, Michael! Looking forward to seeing and hearing more from you!

[@thattubesound2214]

Thank you so much, Bob. It's really good to be back. It has taken some time and a lot of life learning has taken place, since my last video. I'll put up a "real time" new video in the next few weeks to explain what has gone on. In the mean time, I will be grateful if you will tolerate the videos that are a few months old. I like to finish what I start.....eventually! Cheers! Michael

[@cristrigotti9933]

Michael, hope all is well with you. Thinking and praying for ya.

[@rickbusche7055]

Great to see you back Michael.

[@ianbutler1983]

Michael, Great to see you back. I often wondered how you were doing and it is gratifying to see you posting again, not because I miss your videos, though I certainly did, but because it indicates you are okay.

[@raceingdemon6464]

Nice To Have You Back Michael !! Been So Long Man, Missed Your Fine Educational Videos (Well To Me They Are ) With The Emphasis on Safety, Great Job On That Radio So Far, Looking Forward To The Next One...Nice Idea With The Yellow Wire Too, Miss Wifey Too She Reminds Me Of My Of My Own Wife ..Regards mike.

[@thattubesound2214]

Mike, All I can say, is to cherish that wife of yours. You go through stuff that you never imagined, when your Sweetheart goes away. I am grateful for the kind words about my videos. I'll work a lot harder going forward to be worth of those words. In the mean time, be safe. Cheers! Michael

[@Wenlocktvdx]

Welcome back Michael, I've missed you and the cats. Take care

[@thattubesound2214]

It is so good to be back. I am so grateful that you are out there, my friend! Thank you for hanging in. Take care. Cheers! Michael

[@AMStationEngineer]

I eagerly accompany the chorus of those welcoming your return; that, and it was great to hear the word "cool" used properly once again. Two weeks ago, I had someone complain that "I add way too much overkill" to my work; I replied that "for the most part, every job that I've ever had, contained one common aspect, at some point prior to (that job's) completion, I had between one, and four hundred lives placed directly, or indirectly into my hands." By my 22nd birthday, I'd had both "the aspect and importance of 'best practices' workmanship", and the credo that "it is a honor to be remembered for the quality of the work which I do; to be remembered for the way which I interacted with those around me (a mostly pleasant demeanor); and when it's all said and done, to be able to honestly say that "I gave far more than I received.", sewn into my grain. Growing up in a family which was in the auto body business for more than 80 years, instills a level of craftsmanship, and competition, which served well for me all of these years. We've both been at this "thing" long enough, to have nurtured a fairly adept 'gut instinct'. It's our name, and our reputation which is attached to our work. That's why that radio appeared on your bench - its owner wanted their radio to receive "that Zenith standard of workmanship", with which it was created.

[@78recordrepair]

It's great to have you back!

[@deadfreightwest5956]

I'm a bit late, catching up myself, but I'm glad to see you back, and I don't mind the "old" video, as your narrative rambles are so enjoyable. 21:50 - Yeah, big problem with Amazon is a lack of shipping options. I _prefer_ UPS only because they can be redirected to a local UPS store (a secure site) for me to pick up. I just recently ordered some shelving brackets (a la Blueglow Electronics recommendation) and they were shipped DHL, sort of. I think they were fobbed off on Lyft or Uber or Dominoes Pizza. Some was "lost" then showed up, some came directly, none came on time. B&H is KILLER. I've been using them for as long as I can remember. Top hand outfit, very professional.

[@thattubesound2214]

I apologize for taking so long to reply. I've been moving and there are other large transitions happening for me right now. My biggest concern is getting back on track with customer radios. Boy, it's tough to get back to my schedule of the past!The whole AMZL is still a nightmare for me! I am moving, and so I have been using a PO box for my mail until I get settled. That makes the shipping situation even more challenging. I have to believe that they will eventually figure out that we need options for shipping method and that, as customers, we need to be able to select from those options.I recently bought a Lumix GH5 and G9 from B&H. Both purchases were top shelf experiences. I will be a customer of B&H for life!Take care, my friend.Michael

[@deadfreightwest5956]

@@@thattubesound2214 - "Take care of you" as a wise man once told me. Also, I'm saddened to hear about your favorite electronics parts mine burning down. I had no idea it happened. These places must now be counted on our fingers these days. I know of none around here.

[@GeorgeChristofi]

Its good to see you back. Dont worry about us lot. you make your videos how you have to and want to. I'll watch because they are so interesting.

[@tshippey62]

good to see you back, was getting worried if we would see you again.

[@johnbellas490]

I am HAPPY TO SEE and HEAR you are back at least publishing the videos you made earlier. You must remain STRONG my FRIEND !! I am sure your WIFEY is happy to see you doing the things you like to do !! I agree with you on ALL of your points, I am glad you are back !! Have a good day !! --------- John Bellas KC2UVN

[@thattubesound2214]

Thank you so much, John! A lot has gone on since Wifey went away, but I have often felt that she was with me helping me to find a path that she would like. I'll do a "real time" vid in the next few weeks to explain. In the mean time, I have been so grateful for you being there and for your awesome support. Take care, my friend! God bless. Cheers! Michael

[@ruffhardin7572]

Good to see you're back.

[@thattubesound2214]

Thank you! It is so good to be back. I am also now recording some new stuff. Coming soon! Take care, my friend. Cheers! Michael

[@theonewease]

So Nice to see ya back Michael! Hope you're getting on OK. btw... an earlier post is right, always much easier when you tin those stranded wires. Cheers!

[@jlsagely6892]

Glad to see you again my friend. Hope you are well.

[@waynethompson8416]

Concerning the Flux issue that you are having...you might want to try RA Flux...(it comes in a liquid form that isn't going to dry out.) ...looking forward to the next episode on this radio.

[@Rebel9668]

Hey Michael, It's so good to see you again my friend! Thanks for all the tips you provide. Yes, I've seen John do the same thing as well, but I tend to forget stuff over time if I haven't done anything for a while and it's good to be reminded from time to time. Amazon really has gotten sloppy lately. Several things I have ordered with prime have taken 3 or more days to receive and I remember when I paid for it it was supposed to be 2 day shipping. If I wanted to wait 3 or more days I would have stayed with the free shipping option on non prime. And now it's going up an extra $20 for renewel...if they can't mange their 2 day shipping now what is an extra $20 supposed to accomplish? I stay that shaky all the time when I'm dealing with small wires, etc, lol. Take care, Gary

[@thattubesound2214]

Hey Gary! I missed working on the channel. I actually found it very difficult to even work on radios for some time. I felt awful, because I owe work to people, but I just couldn't get my head around radio work. It's good to slowly be getting back to myself. That will include picking up speed in making new vids and putting them up. I don't mind paying for Prime, as long as I get what they promised. Amazon Logistics (AMZL) in Salt Lake has really dropped the ball. It seems that they have improved slightly, but they have a long way to go to be worthy of the Amazon name. Take care of yourself out there in the corn desert, my friend! Cheers! Michael

[@jamesmdeluca]

Greetings;eh The ground lug on that canned ohm (?) resistor gets its ground where it is mounted to the chassis. It is not shown, but there should be a connection to the resistor at that point. If it is not obvious, all of the canned ohm lugs below the ground lug are negative DC voltages used for grid bias including the oscillator.Note the abbreviation for oscillator is misspelled on the schematic.

[@clydesight]

Great to see you agaqin, I missed you!

[@thattubesound2214]

Thank you very much, sir! I am slowly returning to the land of the living. It's been tough and a lot has happened since Wifey left. I'll put up a new video soon to explain. In the mean time, take care of yourself, my friend. Cheers! Michael

[@Backtothefutureradios]

Great seeing your videos again! I have never tried it, but, I would try turpentine in the rosin. Thats a good point about the capacitors that I had never thought about before! Ive restuffed and bypassed. I usually restuff if there is limited real estate down under. Take Care--Larry

[@thattubesound2214]

Larry, I cannot tell you how good it is to hear from you! I have been away from the bench and the channel for a long time. I tried, but I just couldn't get my mind and heart around it! I feel awful, because I promised work to folks that I have yet to deliver. I'll make it right with them and hopefully, they won't cuss me too badly. I will tell you that this radio performed beautifully when it was done. The fella' was very happy with it. I surmise that you heard about RA Elco. I'm glad that you made the visit when you did. I'll be watching as well as posting, going forward. I'll be watching for some new stuff from you. The leaves will be falling soon, and I hope that you will have time! Take care, buddy. God bless. Cheers! Michael

[@Backtothefutureradios]

ThatTubeSound Michael, I have some raw footage of "The Basket Case" where Im repairing the cabinet, man, I know why its called "The Basket Case", lol. The final finish on it will have to wait until the humidity is drops a bit here. The 64 C10 is coming along pretty good! Ive painted the rear frame and parts with rust encapsulator and gloss paint. Its reassembled except the drive shaft and rear brake rebuild. I have to torque all the bolts. After that, the front comes apart and new engine. Then the cab body work! Still lots to do--Larry

[@egilhansen8857]

Hi Mike. I hope you are doing well. I miss your videos and hope you will be back soon. Best wishes from Copenhagen /Egil

[@tubeDude48]

Did you check for the foil side of those CAPs!? IT MATTERS in tube gear!!!

[@randygentry2724]

How are you doing my friend? It has been quite a while since I communicated with you. I surely hope that you are are getting along alright after the tragedy in your life. It will take a lot of help from family and friends to try and relieve the great hurt that you have gone through. Stay close to your family and those that are trying to help you. Their efforts may seem overwhelming and even a little trite at times but hang in there. Our thoughts are still with you. Aloha and the best each and every day.

[@SuperBuzzbomb]

Hey Michael hope all is well with you. really do miss your videos.

[@matttrusty6100]

Welcome back

[@thattubesound2214]

Thank you, Matt! It's great to be back. I'll try to do better, going forward. Cheers! Michael

[@garyfrombarry1]

Hey Michael, How are you doing bud. Haven't heard From you For A while Now. Hoping this reaches you in good health. god bless Gary from the uk.

[@stargazer1359]

Marty is just so symmetrical...

[@stargazer1359]

Glad to see you back....🌈 Stacy

[@pauleisner4514]

Haven't heard from you in a while, Michael. Pray you are doing well.

[@deadfreightwest5956]

23:10 - "The thought of going into that store just turns me off..." LOL! It's been years since I've been to my IKEA in Renton, WA, and they've since expanded into a whole new building. Going to IKEA is to live the last moments in a meat animal's life.

[@benboleyn514]

Welcome back 😎

[@thattubesound2214]

Ben, It feels good to be back. Thank you for being out there, my friend. Cheers! Michael

[@waynethompson8416]

One other thought I had that I thought I would share with you in case you wanted to try it. On the yellow wire where you used the red sharpie to make the red stripes, how about small sections of red heat shrink instead. Would still have red stripes...just a thought. Possible down side of this method would be cost.

[@chtyan]

Hey Michael, Hope your doing ok. Sure miss the videos . Hope to see ya soon.

[@thattubesound2214]

Thank you for asking and for your kind words. Life has been upside down for me since Wifey passed. I'm putting it all back together and I hope to get recording an editing again soon. I have several very patient clients who are waiting for their radios. I need to finish that work and then I'll focus a bunch more on the channel. I miss doing it! Take care. Cheers!

[@johnsweda2999]

@@thattubesound2214 hi how's it going thought i would check-in see how things are. Would be nice to see you back on that horse again I think your fans miss you and I think you miss your fans anyway hopefully we'll see you soon look after yourself take care

[@ianbutler1983]

How are you doing, Michael?

[@johnsweda2999]

I know keep strong! A little bit of mineral spirits should be alright in the tree Flux

[@thattubesound2214]

Thank you for the tip, John. It's so good to hear from you, my friend. I'll do a new vid soon, in "real time" to explain all of the stuff that has happened since Wifey left. In the mean time, thank you for being out there and I hope that I don't disappoint, going forward. Cheers! Michael

[@johnsweda2999]

ThatTubeSound there's no need to explain you take your time will be nice to see you back on that horse again take care.

[@johnsweda2999]

How are you keeping! I'm watching this drama series at the moment and I thought of you just now, something you might like I leave you the link it's on my playlist if you want to see all the episodes plus there's comedy you might might like, you could do with some light relief I'm sure called Rising Damp, really funny it's on my playlist as well, kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHurY5uiZtB7p6s Anyway hopefully you are well look forward to your next videos when it comes ? check out that link it's called when the boat comes in, based in Yorkshire after the first world war in the 20s the hardship of Yorkshire Mining town very engaging take care! Recorded in 1975

[@johnsweda2999]

@@thattubesound2214 Hi how are you doing! just thought I'd say hello and try and wish you a Happy New Year hopefully it'll be better for you and me than the last new start new beginnings a take care.

[@pdppanelman5889]

You are back .. That's really good news. How's it going?

[@thattubesound2214]

Rod, It is good to be back. I'll be putting up the rest of the old vids for a bit, but I am also currently recording new stuff. I knew that it was going to be hard, but I had no idea in what ways that it would be hard. I've learned a lot, my friend. A bunch has happened since Wifey left, and I'll explain in a "real time" video in the next few weeks. In the mean time, I hope that you don't mind the NOS videos. Take care, my friend. Cheers! Michael

[@pdppanelman5889]

It must be difficult.. All I can say is you have my deep respect . Rod

[@jimburns348]

I just heat my flux paste til it almost turns liquid.

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

Just give them your GPS coordinates and let them drop it off by drone.

[@deadfreightwest5956]

Maybe being tree sap try turpentine? At least it'll smell nice. Nicer. :)