Behind The Scenes At The New Mr Carlson's Lab!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

To learn electronics in a very different and effective way, and gain access to Mr Carlson's personal designs and inventions, visit the Mr Carlson's Lab Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/MrCarlsonsLab

[@XPFTP]

wheres the HF ??? hahahha... geo is so worthless... snake oil... if ur gas is cheap. switch out the heat. get rid of the geo. cap it be done with it. probley save more money even if u spend 5 grand for a new fernce. put it in urself. iam sure u can handle it lol

[@SIXSTRING63]

Thank you Paul for all the time and effort you put into your lab, projects and sharing your knowledge with all us that want to learn.

[@SIXSTRING63]

Yes, more shop talk videos. I think all of us who have done work that has potential risks have stories to tell. I know I have quite a few.

[@greenmirror5555]

just dropped the gas and gone back to firewood myself!@@XPFTP

[@BobAndersson]

Maybe add a rail system to the front of the bech to attach the LED lamp(s) to? The lamps can be postioned in two axes and pointed where you want and that frees up the floor space for comfort purposes. As to where you'd find a suitable rail accessory I'm afraid I have no idea though.

[@richardgoebel226]

This video clearly and definitively shows the level of professionalism that Paul puts into the video. Lays aside any doubts.

[@InXLsisDeo]

Someone had doubts ?

[@jeffclark2725]

@@InXLsisDeo No doubts here, Wish my shop looked that good

[@nathanokun8801]

A full professional video studio that used to need a whole lot of support personnel done all by himself. This is where a good AI system would help a lot.

[@hestheMaster]

I don't know if there is a Mrs. Carlson , but God bless her heart for putting up with you and all this stuff in your lives. I hope you never get burned out from doing what you do on YT. Love your electronics videos. Always something new to learn!

[@W1RMD]

There is and I believe she helps out with some of the behind the scenes work. She's a medical photographer according to some older videos Paul's done. They both are VERY savy in video and photography. My other half is into photography as well. She even likes the vintage cameras. I just use my 2 mega pixel Olympus from 2002 to take pictures! Behind every great man is a great woman.

[@chipwright6193]

​@@W1RMDthat's great to hear. It sounds like she is as awesome as he is.

[@angrydove4067]

Wow, what an impressive lab and your basement is bigger than my whole house. Gotta love the shop too. Thanks for the behind the scenes look.

[@elkabong6429]

"I'll be standing here for ten hours..." Hey, you wanted to be in show business! Seriously though, I am in awe of your lab and your expertise, Mr. Carlson and awfully glad you share this content with us!

[@bradrock7731]

Thank you Mr. Carlson! I can't wait to show this to my wife.

[@tonywright8294]

Don’t you mean your ex ?😅

[@utubejeffo]

What production values!! The product speaks for itself, so I won't second guess the need for all that stuff to portray what you do in the excellent way it's done. Carry on, Mr. C.!

[@peterarsenault2671]

Paul's the man. Period.

[@kristyskirt9015]

I have a hunch that Mr. Carlson does not get bored. My Gosh Paul you got work everywhere. So much working talent plus a KZbin video editor , script writer director and Star all rolled into Paul Carlson. I can see you walking into a tour of Union Pacific Locomotive Steam shop and be hired on the spot. Or any vintage aircraft restoration especially the vintage electronics. Even Starfighter’s Aerospace Cape Kennedy would snap u up, to do your magic on the Lockheed F 104 Starfighter. I do thank you Mr. Carlson for the in heart time you give all of us by the professional level of videos you post. I thank you again . Best Kristy

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Thanks for your kind comment Kristy!

[@kristyskirt9015]

@@MrCarlsonsLab You’re so welcome Paul.

[@FindLiberty]

@@MrCarlsonsLab This guy's a HAM too.

[@mevk1]

I was included in google's last batch of poor saps whose adblocker no longer works after almost 20 years of youtube bliss. Now I'm being bombarded with loud filthy disgusting 2 minute adverts. Huge relief to know today Mr Carlson's most holy ad-free site is still most wholly ad-free. God Bless you Sir ❤

[@K8XS]

I love the “tour” videos and the stories from your youth.

[@lloydfranks1357]

I am very! very!! Impressed with your shop! I want to watch all of these wonderful Machines brought back to Life. Remember all if we throw away everything! We teach our kids that everything we make is Just trash?? Is that what we want the generations to come thinking? It is all just trash? Mr Carlson is doing a Great Service showing us how to fix the art we call machines. I admire his talent and mission to fix and teach us magnets and magic.

[@laidman2007]

Superb studio. The passion you have for what you do is more than obvious!

[@meguinlia]

Ohhh wow this is exciting. BTS MrCarlsons LAB!!!

[@jamesdye4603]

One thing I can glean from this video, you have a gorgeous house. The mechanic remark is spot on.

[@964tractorboy]

Loved the sneak peek. More stories would go down a treat too. Still reeling from the previous ones...

[@foraslan5801]

I am a physician and surgeon. Your studio/house/lab is CLEANER THAN AN OPERATING ROOM !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lgroves336]

wow, freaking studio !

[@salliemorrill2671]

Yes, it is always interesting to learn about your past. Those vids are always welcomed.

[@ebt12]

What an amazing place. All the tools to do what you love, and you will be busy for years to come. I love it when people are into restoring and repairing what is old and broken. Too many people are too quick to throw away and buy new. My wife and I plan to have a dedicated work space for our interests when we have a place of our own. Nothing as extensive as yours though. There will be a shortwave radio nearby.

[@wolfhawg]

Paul you are one amazing fellow. Thanks for all the hard work.

[@davidgramm5027]

Paul, I’m so green with envy over your shop. I would be happy just to have the workbench space. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into each video. You remind me so much of Paul Wilson, my electronics class professor in college, so patient and willing to take the time to explain causes and effects. Thank you for allowing me to relive my youth via your videos.

[@McTroyd]

+1 vote for electronics and small engines! Between your channel and @Mustie1, I've managed to fix things myself that were previously black magic to me. Honestly, I wonder if we could work out some kind of electronics repair meet-up where you can teach us repairs in person, and we help you blow through that queue of things to fix. 👍

[@jimdavis6833]

Bad idea!

[@McTroyd]

@@jimdavis6833 Why? If he's teaching us, it'd tend to be to his standard. Even if we screw some of it up, he wouldn't have to re-do _ALL_ of it.

[@sgath92]

I am pretty sure we would love to watch you work on any of your personal electronics projects like that 50s car radio even if it airs in between an existing series.

[@zbyszekpodchmielony2642]

Woww... we can only envy :-) Super Mr Paul ! 🙂 & 👍👍

[@FireandFrostHVAC]

And the winner of “The ultimate man cave of all time” goes to… I’m just redoing my (well equipped) lab with a new bench and storage, it’s MAYBE 1/20th of this lab. Very impressive! Thank you for all your hard work Paul!

[@chrissargent8398]

Thank you for allowing us into your basement and shop. You have a nice place.

[@gervasiogurgel5231]

Always good to see the behind the scenes of Mr. C's lab. I do prefer the video of modern equipment repair, like smps and inverters, but I always learn a lot from the restauration videos. Keep It going, Paul!

[@asbestosfibers1325]

as someone that can hardly keep up with laundry and dishes your dedication is beyond admirable.

[@Barracuda48082]

Ha, he lives on juice boxes and hot pockets..lol. And I thought my lab and bench was cool..ha..in comparison, mine would be the back alley of a not so famous eatery...I retired the full time, no sleep stuff when Radio Shack became a phone store and tossed the hobbyists aside. Now I can barely see some of the components (smd) let alone reball a cpu anymore..wow. Atleast I can relive it all right here in this non fuming screen, though you might catch me puffing the smoke away from an iron during his videos from habit..lol NEVER let the dream die, never stop learning.

[@IlBiggo]

@@Barracuda48082 I'm totally with you with the "puffing the smoke away" move! :D And the worsening eyesight: thank the gods for microscopes, but no thanks for SMDs. I'm always carrying a 5x watchmaker's eyepiece in my pocket.

[@FindLiberty]

@@Barracuda48082 100%

[@W1RMD]

1206 scale (and larger) is the smd for people who hate smds. A wonderful size component to work with!@@IlBiggo

[@frankowalker4662]

Thanks for the tour, Paul. What an awesome lab. 👍 That small mower is cute.

[@bjarkekorsgaard]

Fantastic to see your complete and fantastic setup behind the scenes - and it is really awesome.

[@peep39]

I have toyed with the idea of geothermal for years and I have to say you provided the best, most useful advice on the subject I have ever heard. And you did it in 10 seconds. Thanks!

[@alexanderjenkins8601]

Yes that electric use was an eye opener

[@donl1846]

Thank you Professor Carlson for taking us around your lab, pretty intense, you have some serious equipment................

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

You are welcome!

[@mikefinn2101]

Nice well organised lab very professional love your channel never a dull moment always a joy to watch. YOU'RE the best

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Thank you very much!

[@mrfoodarama]

What an incredible setup! Awesome lab

[@londontaxijim9526]

Paul, you never cease to amaze me over your drive and dedication in striving for perfection. Television media follows in your shadow always.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Wow. I’m impressed.

[@mikemiller4838]

I really enjoy the off the wall, behind the scenes and different videos. I love electronics but I am a mechanic by trade. I have 2 mig welders and a huge stick welder. And I won't even get into all of the woodworking stuff. Hobbies are awesome. And knowledge is power!

[@injoelsgarage3934]

Dr. Carlson thank you so much for sharing with all of us!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

My pleasure!

[@terrym1065]

Unbelievable! Mr C has his own museum of vintage electronic art complete with movie studio. Totally awesome, thanks for the tour. 73's

[@gregorymccoy6797]

Fascinating. It's basically heaven for nerds. I love it.

[@larryowens2859]

What a great Lab, thank you for taking the time to share all you do with us ! Larry Owens

[@VidarStorm]

stories, hallway, and small engines... lets go! Thanks

[@n8wrl]

I love these "behind the scenes" videos. I'm just blown away by the scope of your work, and I just don't know how to find the time to do all this! And, I'm surely glad you do!

[@blugoose86]

unbelievably awesome!! That's the best playground I've ever seen. Your time management should be a course in itself. I'm in awe.

[@W1RMD]

Agreed! I get lost in my projects so a video on that would be helpful.

[@Greg-et2dp]

Mr Carlsons lab you are good at restoring vintage radios and alignment of vintage radios 📻 my friend 📻

[@kylefafnis]

I'd really enjoy seeing one of those EICO 460's get rebuilt. Thanks for all you do for us!

[@edwardsiclari9235]

Mr C, I so much love your restoration videos. As a child of the fifties I can remember the sights, sounds and and smells of the old tube radios. I loved listening to the DX stations which came booming in during the night. The glow of the tubes illuminated my bedroom. As the tubes warmed up the radios gave off a distinctive aroma which I found somewhat enjoyable.😊 My father was an biomedical engineer. He taught me so much. I used to stand by his side and watch him troubleshoot, not only the instrumentation that he brought home to repair but all the radios and TVs that he worked on for his personal use and for family and friends. There was never an electronic project that he didn't tackle. I was fascinated when i would watch him align receivers, replace dial cords and have the radios tuned so that the stations would always be correct on the dial face. He sparked my interests in electronics and all things mechanical. This was the beginning of my interest in electronics and ham radio. I went to a technical high school which taught my so much that I used throughout my working career and which i still use to this day. Watching your videos brings me so much enjoyment. The nostalgia factor is so heart warming remembering those days with my dad. Even though I have recently purchased modern ham transceivers my favorite one is the 50 year old Drake TR-4C, I also have a Heathkit amplifier of the same vintage. I rebuilt the amplifier but I don't have the equipment to work on the transceiver so other than the power supply which i rebuilt, I had another ham restore it. I love powering them up and watch them come to life as the glow of the tubes light up. They work today just as they did when they were first manufactured. Please keep up the good work that you do. 73, Mr. Carson 😊

[@carolriley9392]

I just want to say thank you to Mr Carlson for all of your top notch videos. I am a collector and i restore vintage radios. It is so nice to see someone who is like myself, very particular in every restoration that you do. Every detail is covered. I will soon be a patron! Thanks again for your hard work and dedication!

[@lancehughes4335]

Paul, awesome video! I have a 5500 square foot house that is being built not counting the basement. I plan to build my electronic lab/shop in the basement. From you video it looks like you have a day light basement where your shop is located. Thank you for sharing because it give me ideas on how to set mine up. I have around 4 to 5 thousand tubes in stock and I too want to locate or build some type of software package to help with the inventory. We learn great ideas when we share what works for each of us. Please keep up the great work!!

[@DrJaneLuciferian]

So, super thanks for the behinds the scenes. You;ve got some of the best video production on KZbin, so seeing how you do it is great! :^)

[@albertocarballomontenegro9686]

Paul, it's great to know your workshop. Lots of stuff that remember me the old days when I also put my hands on any electronic device. What a really greatful days!! Your shop is nice, with plenty of space and well ordered. Everything is on its place. This kind of videos are fine because shows us the most human part of you, not only the technical aspect. Do you work alone, Paul? It would be great a little help from a friend or an assistant. This way things will be done much faster. Thanks for your dedication. Greetings from VIGO, Spain.

[@edwatts9890]

Yes! More "sea stories"! Please!

[@jp040759]

WOW. Great place and stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shubus]

Paul greatly appreciate this "behind the scenes" view of your lab and all the pro-level equipment you use to make your videos. Now we know why they're so good. Your organization makes my cry, as I haven't the room to approach that level.

[@ricke.2205]

It's more fun to be busy, than to be bored. You really got it "going on" Paul.

[@FunzieOne]

Yes yes yes to more stories! i'll watch anything from you, but im quite keen to hear your stories :)

[@Electronicsmusicisme]

Absolutely loved it. Living vicariously through you! Love the Polk towers, really love the 2 cycle reel mower. Would love to see you restore the mower, and would love to see some more audio related content, but I love it all. I genuinely get excited when a notification pops up! I appreciate everything you do for our community

[@theraptorsnest5891]

What a fantastic place! Put in a home theater system and a nice big screen in that seating area and you would never have to go home!! Keep the vids coming Mr. C.

[@1shARyn3]

You are the first person that I've heard that has Dissed Geothermal --- but you bring up an excellent point.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

I think a lot of the info is just regurgitated by people that really don't know about them. They use "Incredible" amounts of electricity. The heat that comes out of the registers in the floor is not like natural gas heat, it's just gently warm. In the winter, in cold weather, the compressor and furnace will run 24 hours a day (common for a geothermal system.) Think of this like having your electric cloths dryer on 24 hours a day. The upside is, its an air conditioner in the summer that will keep up to the hottest weather, and if you are concerned about running a natural gas furnace, this is the next best thing.... But you will pay for it.

[@vjdav6872]

Very cool! Like the small engines too.

[@rickoneill4343]

Wow what a lifetime of stories in that shop. Thanks for sharing.

[@thomas-i5o7h]

WOW !! Now that is one heck of a lab !! I can't believe all the stuff you have !!!!!!

[@MartinCook-f1z]

I really enjoy watching your videos.I've been learning alot of fascinating things on your videos. Keep up the great work sir. I know you will.

[@PlanetaryThoughts9861]

I don't know how you keep all that stuff straight in your head. I consider it a major achievement if I get a 30 second video on YT successfuly with my peasant grade iPhone 6S+ and Sony Handycam! Thanks for the peek behind the curtain.

[@idiotsevant71]

Really enjoyed it, do like this type for a change once and a while.

[@chipwright6193]

Wow, what a shop! The little reel mower looks like a Jacobsen. I have one similar that my cousin gave me and a garden tractor too. They made some nice equipment.

[@martinryan5069]

Thank you love your work

[@InXLsisDeo]

Wow the high efficiency speakers wih Altec compression chambers look awesome ! With your amps, it must sound incredible !

[@Timothycan]

Absolutely stunning amount of test equipment and projects! Makes my spare room lab and garage workshop look tiny. I really appreciate your videos, Paul.

[@anandarochisha]

Mr. Carlson !! You are a movie star !!

[@harrystevens3885]

Always liked the lab updates a couple a year is fine by me, the amount of work and time you put in putting it all together must have been huge . Thank you for the best tech channel on KZbin and by the way can come round and hug one of those beautiful Techtronic scopes😃

[@user-lp3cf5yn5b]

Man, this is what I call living the dream!

[@techobaz55]

What a great video, Thank You Paul for sharing just what is behind the Lab & Mr Carlson. Top Stuff & very informative ! Cheers

[@jonathanlemoine]

Awesome video

[@maurpine]

great stuff! Looking forward to your videos and learn more and more..Thanks!

[@Butterscotch_Beagle]

It's crazy how much effort goes on in making one video, i never thought it would be that much and so much equipment needed. But since i'm also into old cars and engines, i would like to see your car someday, i always wondered what kind of car you have and i would apreciate to see the car radio restored

[@Greg-et2dp]

Mr Carlsons lab your new mr Carlsons lab is awesome my friend 🎄

[@TUBEORATER]

Cool reveal! Thanks!

[@tr606]

Wow, just wow!

[@Gelly6987]

Brill video - love these background and story videos. More from your past please Mr C!

[@basshorseman998]

Years ago, I was fortunate to have a mentor, electronics/amateur radio/computer genius in or around the same type as yourself, could fix or design everything. Sadly, after he made his big cash out in early computing designs, he left for Virginia, built a castle-like home, and suffered a fatal heart attack way too early in life. You remind me of Bryan so very much, it's sometimes as if he is still standing next to me explaining what and why something is being done or built. I Thank you for letting me relive the days where I was really learning great knowledge, but was having too much fun to know I was learning anything.

[@FindLiberty]

Exactly! Lost my tech-friend-peer to type1 diabetes at age ~30, ~40 years ago. Mike was literally a clone of Paul Carlson; been geek buddies since 7th grade! Keep in mind, all that food and water "you're still putting in" are very important to maintain health to sustain "fun" for the long haul...

[@gregorythomas333]

Definitely an enjoyable video...thank you Paul!

[@glenz1975]

I've never seen so many vintage Tektronix scopes all in one place. What an amazing and awesome collection you have Paul. Been a long-time viewer of your channel and thank you for showing the background and inner workings of your channel and surroundings. I'd could spend all day just looking at the walls of test equipment. Also love old TV sets and restore my own when I have time. Also resurrecting a Tek 310A at the moment too. Look forward to future videos keep up the amazing work that you do! 👍

[@paulcilluffo]

Yes I did enjoy it very much

[@joonglegamer9898]

You understood the most important thing of all when making a good viewing experience, light setting. This is something that even 3D artists today struggle with, it's an underappreciated artfom and essential for a pleasant viewing experience, your studio light setup speaks volumes of your attention to detail, combine that with your extreme attention to detail when it comes to explaining your work/fault-finding process with expertise I can only admire - and you have your winning recipé. Well deserved success I'd say.

[@nnamrehck]

What a sweet basement lab! Putting up shelves ain't so bad. It's the moving of all that equipment! I just can't imagine. Small engines are cool!

[@sa8die]

thanks so much for the tour and ur passion,.

[@davidportch8837]

Thanks Paul - really interesting as always...

[@Greg-et2dp]

Mr Carlsons lab your utube videos are awesome my friend 🎄

[@marioluc1105]

Absolutely INSANE! In the very best meaning of the word ...

[@radio-ged4626]

Yes, it would be great to hear some more shop talk from you. Here's an episode from my past: Back in the early '80s I was an apprentice TV engineer for a TV rental company. I worked in the workshop with some of the older guys who didn't want to drive about servicing TVs at customer's houses and preferred being on the bench. One old guy (who I won't name and has probably passed away by now) used to go to the pub at lunch time and would often be seen asleep on the neck of a tube (CRT) in the afternoon. As an apprentice I had to do the teas and coffees for everyone. One day I made him a tea and put it in a mug with a hole drilled in the bottom and filled with transformer wax. (Don't worry the tea was nowhere near anything electric). Another trick I did was to put a low voltage capacitor in a safe block when he was out of the room. When he came back in I would walk by his bench and flip the fuse over on the safe block a few moments later there would be a loud crack a shoot of smoke and bits of capacitor everywhere. Poor guy, he always took my pranks in good humour. I'm so glad there's no idiot around me pulling pranks like that now I'm the older guy!

[@richards7909]

Wow. Just wow.

[@davidsaari77]

Very Impressive Mr. Carlson. Thank-you for the tour of your Lab.

[@FindLiberty]

Fantastic - very nice tour; perfect level of detail. Take care of you and yours. Play safe, stay safe everybody!

[@SteveHacker]

Yes indeed! More stories AND small engines, please! 😊😊😊

[@Dinco422]

Yes... I did enjoy the video very much :) I like nerds and you're one of the best ones, so with that... keep it up and looking forward to more videos from you... and ofc, a very neat lab you got there! I don't know why but you somehow remind me of Gordon Freeman...

[@earlgriffith3592]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@karbinunit]

Love it!! You might need a team to get through that equipment in one lifetime!

[@GemmatheCat]

Thanks, Paul