"A Gift of Time" the VFD tube clock built INSIDE of a tube!

[@quentinschiltz2254]

Super incredible! It's amazing to me that you had the know how, skill, and patience to restore this unique clock!!

[@50sTransistorRadios]

Thanks! This one sure was a challenge, but I am happy with it at least.

[@stevemar7952]

Nice clock. Looks cool mounted in the vacuum tube. Thanks for showing it to us.

[@50sTransistorRadios]

Thanks Steve, I agree!

[@Colin_Ames]

What an interesting clock, thanks for sharing it with us. Also Kudos to the person who designed it.

[@50sTransistorRadios]

Thank for watching! Hopefully I will be able to find out what company made this clock at least.

[@kristhompson8112]

In the process of building a nixie valve clock , ( cold cathode Tube in US speak in New Zealand we are like the english and call them valves) Anyways fantastic idea subing to your channel

[@50sTransistorRadios]

Good luck with your clock project! I've built a few nixie clocks from kits, but none completely from scratch, yet at least.

[@bblod4896]

Neat clock, thanks for sharing.

[@50sTransistorRadios]

Thanks for watching!

[@AMStationEngineer]

1970's cool!! I have a Hobart Nixie display in pieces at the shop in Hammersley; glad to see your videos once again, Matt.

[@50sTransistorRadios]

Thanks! I'll try not to let two months go by before the next one, but we'll see. I'm curious about that Nixie display, I don't think I've seen any gear from them.

[@AMStationEngineer]

@@50sTransistorRadios I expect to be making what may be my last (ever) trip there prior to having a 5-hour surgery this October. We'll look for it then, it's from an old scale, are you still in upstate NY??

[@50sTransistorRadios]

Tim, I sent you an email reply a few weeks back, I'm not sure if it reached you. @@AMStationEngineer

[@AMStationEngineer]

@@50sTransistorRadios Yes,, I received it!

[@ZenithClarity]

That is really cool. That should be a center piece with out a doubt.

[@50sTransistorRadios]

Thanks, I agree!

[@colintinker7778]

Well done bringing the clock back to life. Getting the ends off must have been traumatic... One crack and it would have forever ruined! When you get a chance please swap those 3 resistors for a ceramic wirewound. Will look much neater.

[@50sTransistorRadios]

Thanks! Yeah, it was a bit nerve-wracking to say the least. Thankfully I managed to not damage the glass, which was nicely made (fairly thick, with the cut ends smoothed by fire). If I had a suitable single resistor on hand I would have used it, but alas, I didn't. If I do have to open it again for some reason, I will probably get one to replace it with though.

[@gqinc1202]

i cant even find something similar with reverse image search, definitely a unique find!

[@50sTransistorRadios]

I wasn't able to track down anything on Google or Worthpoint either. Hopefully someone out there will have more info.

[@fixman88]

Wow, neat!

[@50sTransistorRadios]

Thanks!

[@daisywong-ke1kz]

Nice work! Just wonder if you may need any PCBs in the upcoming content, if so, we'd like to offer you some. (PCBWay Daisy) 🙌