Tasma 1002 Radio - Complete Rebuild - Part 1

[@elc.eng.ihsanalmutari9298]

Mister David, you are an integrated educational institution. The serious way in which you work gives us the most respect and appreciation to you

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Elc.Eng, you are most kind 👍🙂

[@ianbutler1983]

David, You are an absolute wizard with the basket case radios. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Ian, my pleasure 🙂

[@volktales7005]

Haven't even started watching yet, but I already know I'm gonna like it!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Volktales 😄

[@waltman333]

I thought I'd just sit down a moment & see what this video is all about.....34.32 minutes later I'm still sitting on the edge of my chair hypnotised by this amazing video! Can't wait for the follow up on this complete restoration. Thanks again David for a wonderful video. Walt in Miami

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Walt in Miami, you are too kind 🙂

[@ManojKumar-mx7is]

Your videos shows how much you enjoy your work... 😊👍

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Manoj, I do, thank you 😀

[@danielthomas3057]

Yay! The full works. Always nice when the owner gives you the go ahead.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Daniel, I agree, I was hoping he would too 🙂

[@preiter20]

Uh oh Grandpa! A new box of crayons should keep things under wraps. Great work David. Your work is first class.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Paul, looks like I'll have to concede and get her some new crayons, I'm copping a lot of flak here 😄

[@superhet7281]

Hi Dave, belated congratulations on 10K subscribers! Very richly deserved!!!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Super Het, who'd a thought it would get that 😀

[@paulbennell3313]

All old radios should be so lucky as to get such a thorough overhaul! The ones that are worth the effort, anyway...

[@DavidTipton101]

It got the works this one, thanks Paul 👍🙂

[@DavidTipton101]

Good to hear Bob 👍

[@jeffking291]

Even a few that are not really worth the effort, sometimes. I found a very basic ‘60’s Philco 5 tube radio at a Resale Store. $7.oo(US). Had a couple of cracks, and a piece missing from the top in back [ a big chunk]. I plugged it in and it did work, d I bought it. A friend took the case ,and using his Auto Body Shop experience [ over 35 years], he repaired the cracks and filled the big gap. He painted the top and sides an off white [ because he had the paint], but masked off the front [ which is “ Refrigerator white”]. SO, wit all the work he put into it, I took it to “ the Florida Radio Doctor “, and he did a recap, replaced the Volume control ( as it was just bad), and a realignment. Another $40.oo . Well, it’s not pristine, but looks passable. And works fine. And is reliable. But no prize. But it was a shame to just let it be trashed. ( which is what would ultimately happen. I talked to the seller. It had been there over 2 years and it was headed to the trash can). I have it in my kitchen. (( I’ve also seen the same radio with a clock added)). 📻🙂

[@paulbennell3313]

@@jeffking291 Well I guess if someone thinks a radio is worth the effort, then it is. A lot of my old hi-fi and audio gear isn't worth much, some of it doesn't work but I like it. I guess that means it's worth fixing. Perhaps I'm the only one who thinks so but that's ok.

[@jeffking291]

@@paulbennell3313 Definitely. 📻🙂

[@1974UTuber]

Awwww I felt very disappointed when it ended. I could have watched the whole thing straight through. Your certainly committed to your craft Dave and its always enjoyable to watch.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you 1974UTuber. I was reluctant to cut it short but the second part will be on next week, it goes a bit longer 🙂

[@1974UTuber]

@@DavidTipton101 With all the rot on TV lately I would happily watch movie length versions of your videos. Much better than any reality TV program commercially available

[@BoB4jjjjs]

You are a master Sir, I don't think i would have the courage to attempt to do that to a speaker.. Looking forward to part two, thank-you.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Bob, speakers are only a cone bouncing up and down on a coil, what could possibly go wrong 😄

[@BoB4jjjjs]

@@DavidTipton101 Yeah, it is fine you doing it but if I attempted anything like that it would never work again. Besides, i wouldn't have the patience, I used to have but everything changed after a very long 7 months in hospital. Don't even want to go there, again!

[@DavidTipton101]

@@BoB4jjjjs 7 months in hospital is a very long time, I hope every is getting better for you. Take care.

[@BoB4jjjjs]

@@DavidTipton101 Things will never be the same, but I am still here and going around, just, but yes a lot better than I was. Thank-you.

[@happyhippo4664]

Excellent video. I love watching you repair radios so I don't have to. I admit that I did go into a consignment shop the other day that was next to where my wife had an appointment. Thank goodness they had no old radios!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks HH, you were lucky 😉

[@stephengorin3059]

And another one in the process of repair. I had the same radio in my bedroom when i was a teenager. Loved the dial when the radio was turned on. Wish i still had that radio now !! .Your radio is not a repair, it is a total ( and i mean total ) rebuild and hopefully will have a new life and work for another 50 odd years. Looking forward to part two.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Stephen. Wouldn't it be good if you still had your radio, we don't know till it's too late. I hope this one works for 50 years or else I'm in for a warranty job 😄

[@craignehring]

Spare no expense it would look like. Love your work and thoughts behind what you do. Great work Mr. Dave! !

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Craig 🙂

[@ricke.2205]

David, between you, Mr Carlson's Lab and MIKROWAVE1, I have learned quite a bit about radios. You gentlemen are in a league all your own!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Rick, it's nice to be included with those two 👍🙂

[@quantumleap359]

Superb attention to detail, these radio restorations are a joy to watch! Thanks for the great video quality as well.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Quantum Leap, happy you enjoyed the video 😀

[@juanmiguelcarballo3200]

Greetings Master David Tipton: Very happy to see a new video of yours again. Thank you and best regards from Cuba

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Juan in Cuba, thank you, all the best 👍🙂

[@wrex7044]

Troubleshooting is always interesting, waxing too! Now we're waiting for part 2 .... Thanks Dave!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks W Rex. I like troubleshooting too, particularly the bit when I find the fault 🙂

[@wojciechrosciszewski]

I love your videos David! Can't wait for part 2. ...David you're such an influence that I've actually started to renovate some old Polish and German lamp radios myself, for now still exploring. Greetings from Poland.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Wojciech, I'm happy to spread the love of old radios and lamp radios too. Greetings to Poland 🙂

[@daleburrell6273]

...best of luck- it's very gratifying to restore something that is not operational!!

[@neilforbes416]

1:21 Yep! That was pretty close to the colour of our set, though ours was a deep brown. The cabinet also came in a creamy-white colour, our rellies in Sydney had the creamy-white cabinet on theirs. The one we got was a spare set. (For viewers outside Australia, "Rellies" is Aussie short-form for "relatives").

[@DavidTipton101]

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[@americanmultigenic]

Loved this, particularly the troubleshooting and wax crayon color tuning! Thanks! Definitely looking forward to Part II.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Mike, I hope I don't have to colour any more wax, my granddaughter is on to me I think 👍😉

[@erin19030]

Dave you are amazing, far more work than I would have invested. I've switched over from radio restoration to the RCA 45 record player upgrading and restoration. The AM waves here in America have rendered the radio to a state that has made me loose interest in refurbishing or restoration. The work on the 45 players I find more interesting and I can listen to,what I want, not what is available. I'm in this business 60 years now and seen more radios than I could count. I'll live vicariously through you. Guhday to ya!

[@DavidTipton101]

G'day Jim, thank you. I can't even begin to imagine the number of radios you have worked on in 60 years, I have seen a lot in my 3 years of amateur radio repair. AM is still good here thankfully but I understand your switch to record players, I have a few myself and they are great fun and second hand records are plentiful and cheap. All the best 😀

[@jamesschaffner4916]

Thanks for posting these old radios, Dave...I really enjoy watching a true artist at work...

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you James, my pleasure 😀

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Nice Dave! We so wanted that smoking cap to go bang! Safely, of course... 🤣🤣

[@MarkMcCluney]

Ha! Me too!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Chris, thanks. I wasn't going to clean up that mess 😀

[@timstenner976]

Knocked it out of the park again David, really enjoyed this one. 👍

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Tim, thank you 😀

[@Valvulo]

Another great restoration video! Looking forward for the next chapter. Best wishes from Brazil!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Álvaro Prado in Brazil 😀

[@tubeDude48]

Another incredible job!! David, as always, you go way past a basic repair. Can't wait until next part 2

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks pi-duino, much appreciated 😀

[@clasicradiolover]

I agree and eagerly waiting for the next episode. Same bat time same bat channel

[@neilforbes416]

This takes me *WA-A-A-A-AY* back to 1968 through to 1970 or so. Breakfast at Roxburgh Street Stockton(No.114 to be precise). Me getting ready to head off to high school in Newcastle, one of these sitting on the shelf next to the doorway between the kitchen and laundry(just inside the laundry) and tuned to 2KO-Newcastle with Pat Barton's Breakfast session. I'd be listening while chomping on my corn flakes(I'm 13 years old at that time). We got the set from rellies in Sydney a couple of years earlier. The set eventually died not long after we moved down to Douglas Street, Stockton............ *Memories!*

[@DavidTipton101]

😀

[@japc4326]

Very detailed video Dave, thank you very much..those coil wires are always a nightmare when you need to repair them...look forward to part 2...be well....John

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi John, you are not wrong, those wires are so fine. Thank you, stay safe yourself 😀

[@rciancia]

David, you do fine amazing work. What a pleasure to watch you !!!! Really well done !!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Ron, I have to get it back together yet 😀

[@timothygrupp]

Enjoyed the part 1 adventures with the promise of more to come...oh joy! Thanks David.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Tim 🙂

[@aa1ww]

Dave, all outstanding as usual. Compliments are in order for every phase of the restoration with all the work as it really looks great. As an old EE, I was impressed especially by the work on the coil. I might have been near the edge of my seat for a few minutes there but our plucky restorer very deftly handled the repair. I thought your troubleshooting on this one was a nice demonstration of method and intuition. Kudos.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Jeff, I always considered myself 'plucky' 😄

[@SargentRay]

Hello David, my god what a cliff hanger this one is, so far it doesn't disappoint though. I'll live with the wait but i'm hoping you get the casing and dial so we can see the final reveal. That's always the part that puts the biggest smile on my face for sure, cheers and as always thank's for taking the time to share your passion with us.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Sarge, thanks. Unfortunately the owner keep the case to clean it up himself so I won't see it either. Hopefully I can get a photo to see how it came out and share it. Thanks Sarge, it's my pleasure of course 😀

[@SargentRay]

@@DavidTipton101 Bummer, but i understand, lets hope we all get to see a picture then. Keep it up my remote friend :-)

[@phillipmullins1643]

It's nice to see your granddaughter spending time with you. Does she get to see you a lot?

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Phillip, They live an hour away so not as often as we would like but it's a treat when they come up 😀

[@clasicradiolover]

@@DavidTipton101 You have it better than I do. My Grandchildren all live in Houston, TX and I live on the coast of North Carolina

[@DavidTipton101]

@@clasicradiolover Yes, that's too far away, I hope you get to see them a bit though 🙂

[@clasicradiolover]

@@DavidTipton101 I went in October to see them after 12 years. 3 of them I hadn't seen before. Thanks to the "pandemic" flights were so inexpensive. I was hoping to use my entire two week vacation and go again this summer.

[@DavidTipton101]

@@clasicradiolover 12 Years! Gosh, I hope you can see them more often in the future. Fingers crossed you see them at vacation time 🤞🙂

[@03taru]

Ohhh I wanted to watch the final result! Nice touch in the video with the little girl! Greetings one more time from Ontario with minus 15 degrees Celsius.

[@DavidTipton101]

Sorry Andres, next week for the final. Thank you and keep warm in Ontario... minus 15C, I can't even imagine it 😯

[@jeffking291]

Was 84 degrees F. Here in Jacksonville Florida USA yesterday. ( that’s + 29 Celsius) 📻😁

[@03taru]

@@jeffking291 I'm jealous! Waiting here for better weather...

[@jeffking291]

@@03taru Come on down ❗️ 📻😁

[@03taru]

@@jeffking291 border is still closed...?

[@davidberman6866]

Brilliant pieces of work. Deep "Respec" for your lighting cameraman **, sound recordist, and editor. All shot beautifully, and put together seamlessly, with a crap content of less than 0.01 %. ( I deeply suspect that they are all probably you....aren't they ?) And as for the information and standard of restoration, well, that's all justifiably praised in the comments below. Thank you for your brilliant work, May your filaments keep on glowing. ** Your lighting is particularly good. Good enough for you not to need make-up.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you David. Ahh... yes. It's all me unfortunately 🙄🙂

[@alpcns]

A good start of the weekend! The red crayon episode (with the little Subject Matter Expert from earlier episodes) was hilarious and a very creative solution. The radio is putting up a bit of a fight, but I am sure the Tiptonian Treatment will change it's mind and it'll straighten up and fly right. Errr, sound right. Thanks again and very much looking forward to the next episode!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks alpcns. My granddaughter is a fine actress, her part was very convincing 😄 I'm sure it will work by the end of part two 👍😉

[@LarryDeSilva64]

Well now when you started and said you were going to strip it down I didn't think you meant completely David. As usual you did another amazing job I must day. Always enjoy watching you work.

[@DavidTipton101]

Once I start I can't stop LUCKYLARRY 😄 thanks 👍

[@haroldcaulkins5016]

Another Tipton masterpiece. Can’t wait for the next episode.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Harold 👍🙂

[@eddyaudio]

Another refurbishment David with excellent touch I await Episode 2 Ian.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Ian 🙂

[@terryblackman6217]

So looking forward to seeing next week's instalment. Best show on the net. PS. As a boy I watched my father repair a speaker, today's video bought back those memories. Thanks again.

[@DavidTipton101]

A lot of people comment on remembering their Father or Grandfather repairing radios years ago, it's all good stuff. Thanks Terry 🙂

[@mickspencer4171]

Looking a million times better already David, Josie isn't going to suspect you of stealing her crayon at all, well, not straight away lol. looking forward to the next episode.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Mick, let's hope she never finds out 😀

[@thomashowe855]

The crayon bit was hilarious, totally underrated

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... thanks Thomas 👍😄

[@geoffquickfall8424]

Yahoo! It’s David Tipton time!!!

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... thanks Geoff 😀

[@geoffquickfall8424]

@@DavidTipton101 👍

[@briangoldberg4439]

Looks like you are ready to open a repair shop! Looking forward to part 2. :)

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... no thanks Brian, I enjoy my retirement too much 😄 Thanks.

[@jaytitus902]

Your work has always been super fine, that's why I subscribed. it's just gratifying to see how far you've come since your early vids. Can't wait till next week.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Jay, the early days were a disaster, I could only get better 😄

[@Theatersounz]

Hi David, once again I'd like to commend you on such great informative content. The amount of time and effort that goes into a video of this caliber must be enormous! And I truly appreciate how much information you are sharing along with the amazing video shots of the work you are doing gets me inspired to lift my game when doing my own diy and restoration work Thanks 👍

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Dave, thank you, you are too kind. The video work is probably double the radio work but it keeps my radio production manageable 😄

[@daleburrell6273]

...YOU BETCHER LIFESAVERS-!!!

[@Randall-Mann]

Always a pleasure to watch you work, David. It's the small details that make you a Master Craftsman. Most would just leave the brass fitting in the tube sockets and the rivets untouched, but you address them with a coating to prevent corrosion. I have never torn down a radio to the bare bones and replaced all of the wiring, so I look forward to your next video with great anticipation. Thanks for a great video.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you TheGrouchyGuy. Replacing the wiring is not something I look forward to but it needs to be done in this little fella, wish me luck ☘🙂

[@milantrcka121]

Dave, Having watched quite a few resurrections, each and every one totally awesome, please forgive me for stepping in with a suggestion. Back (way back) in my days of aerospace electronics engineering world, I was taught by a skilled assembly tech how to solder wire joints: Attach wire to terminal mechanically. Apply (rosin) flux with a little brush or from a bottle with a small hypodermic needle (flux was diluted with alcohol somewhat). Always clean iron tip on wet sponge. Then apply a little fresh solder on the tip. Heat the joint (this is where the little dab of solder on the tip helps heat transfer). Apply (flux-core) solder. Clean with alcohol (used to be denatured ethyl alcohol, nowadays isopropyl alcohol). Perfect joint every time. This works with lead-free solder as well. On old crusty wiring extra flux is a must. (I hate no-clean flux).

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Milan, thank you. Totally agree with your soldering tips, mechanical attachment, clean iron and flux the joint. I think I do all those except I use rosin core solder, a wire mesh tip cleaner but I tend to melt the solder on the tip and the joint simultaneously to quickly transfer the heat into the job and get out, similar to what you said about tinning the iron tip first. I use additional flux on larger joints or if I am re-melting old solder. For old corroded wire I dip them in Bakers Soldering Fluid to remove the corrosion. Thanks for your input Milan it's always appreciated 👍🙂

[@Rene_Voortwist]

It’s funny to see “Made in Holland” on one of the tubes in your video. That tube had quite the journey from my home country to yours. 😊 That came out pretty nice so far David. I especially like the way you restored that speaker. Am curious for part two!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Rene, Philips was big here as in most parts of the world, it's not unusual to see Made in Holland on tubes. This is a was post war radio so I think we were sourcing tubes from wherever we could at the time as well. Thanks Rene 👍🙂

[@mymessylab]

What a work on the interstage transformer!! ... it seems that moisture has corroded the copper wires. Please note at minute 9.10 of the video while you are probing you are touching another broken coil wire at the small vertical coil. Great speaker job !!! I really enjoyed the video 🤗🤗🤗

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi MML, It was a challenge all right, I expected one break but not two. I saw that bit of 'wire' when I edited the video, it must be a bit of something hair maybe, it's not part the the coil. Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@terrycard6775]

Looking forward to part 2.This really is my favourite channel. Best Wishes Terry uk 🇬🇧

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Terry in the UK. Cheers 😀

[@bigmotter001]

Great video David. Thanks for all you do for us and take care!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks John, it's my pleasure 👍😀

[@alexkay1874]

Just a tip the surround for the speaker can be used inverted the bulb pointing inward . Then you don't have the issue of it sticking out to far

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Alex, that has been suggested before and I tried it but it touched the basket or was completely the wrong shape, I can't remember which now. I decided to stick with the spacer. I will have another go next time, thanks 👍🙂

[@ottodydaktyk]

Hi Dave! Looking forward to the next video already! Cheers!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks David, cheers 🙂

[@James_Bowie]

Great bit of microsurgery on that coil. 👍

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks James, I was lucky it could be repaired 😀

[@kennethgibbons2487]

So good to see another restoration. Really enjoyed watching you at work (as I always do) - your attention to detail is amazing. I especially like to see you take a real basket case radio and restore it to its former glory. Looking forward to the next part.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Kenneth, all the best 👍🙂

[@DaveJeffery]

I was willing you to turn off the radio before the capacitor released its magic smoke. It's a common problem with old computers-people switch them on after decades, they work for an hour and then suddenly their living room suddenly doesn't smell quite as nice as it did! I'm really enjoying watching you work on this radio so far and can't wait to see what happens next week.

[@DavidTipton101]

The smell and the litter from an exploding cap is not something I like to experience too often. Thanks Dave, I'm glad you enjoyed my little video 👍🙂

[@radio-ged4626]

I like the fact that you do a proper fault find before you renovate. So many people just do a full re-cap without testing, which can be an enormous waste of time and parts.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Ged, I do like to see how they operate before I fix them. Pretty boring watching me change parts and it works first time 😀

[@steelcity321pb6]

Hi Dave, Love the look of the small chassis you’re currently working on. In some respects it looks similar to an American midget radio. Small radios, that were usually made to a price, never cease to amaze me how well they perform. Take my two Philco ‘Hippo’ radios as an example, their reception capabilities are as good as my Philco, model B2852 - some of the differences being: it is physically larger; it has a wooden cabinet; larger speaker, therefore sounds better, and in real terms it probably cost three, or four times as much as a ‘Hippo’ radio cost. I first encountered the Tasma brand some twenty-five to thirty years ago. As I might have mentioned, there are always a number of overseas Vintage Radios, and Televisions turning up at our annual NVCF (not took place since 2019 due to the corvid outbreak). At the time I first saw a Tasma radio I thought the brand was a manufacturing company based somewhere in Tasmania. It wasn’t how I’d imagined! I was later informed they had been based somewhere in New South Wales, had some connection with Ekco radio and television, and had also become part of, or a subsidiary of Motorola??? I remember seeing a Tasma car radio, from what I guessed at the time probably dated from the late-40s, or early-50s. It was a type of transceiver, or radiotelephone: I suppose like the Police, Fire, or Ambulance might use. I remember it occupying a prominent place on a stall at our NVCF some fifteen-or-so years ago. It was on sale ‘As seen’, and its ticket price was several hundred pounds. Despite being very expensive, I later noticed ‘Sold’ written over its price. I guess it was, or is the only one of its kind here in the UK. Astor, and AWA were the better known Australian brands here in the UK. It is possible to locate Australian, New Zealand as well as most other overseas manufactured Vintage Radios here in the UK if one knows where to look. The Australian radio I mentioned getting my hands on is a STC ‘Capri’, model 5101. I’ve located a circuit diagram for this model, and it is totally dead at present. I’ll be starting work on it shortly - there are two repairs belonging to other people to complete, and one of my own restoration projects (Pye Model R34) is now close to completion. Hope to send a photograph of my STC radio to you sometime during the next two weeks. Cheers my friend, Phil

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Phil, these 4 valve sets were made to a price too although still a substantial radio, it seems to work almose as well as 5 valve sets and would be perfect for city reception. You would think Tasma was from Tasmania but I think it was an amalgamation of the two men running the company, Thom And Smith = TAS... I don't know what where the MA came from. They had transceivers for the police which is probably what you saw. The STC 5101 was from the early 60s. I imagine it will work well like most of the radios at that time. I would like to see a photo of the STC. Kevin Chant's website will have service information for your STC if you need more info. I'm looking forward to your PYE video and especially the STC video, Cheers Phil 🙂

[@waynio67]

Nice too see you back, nice soothing video as per

[@DavidTipton101]

I haven't been anywhere, thanks waynio67 😀

[@ceebee23]

oh wow..... a complete disassembly!! marvellous work David

[@DavidTipton101]

I have to get it back together yet Chris 😄 Thanks

[@chrishansen724]

Jeez, I hope you gave your granddaughter a whole new set of crayons. That was heartbreaking. But back to the radio: I can't wait for Part 2 of this video. I'm on tenterhooks. Bring it on!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Chris, yes, maybe I should spring for a new red crayon at least, I might need it in the future 😉 Part 2 next week 👍🙂

[@mackfisher4487]

Dave, Your chassis restoration technique is amazing. Wish the owner had sent the case to you though as it's always fun to watch you work through those issues.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Mack, thank you. Yes it would have been nice to do the complete radio, I'll see if he can send me photos of it fully completed 👍🙂

[@theannoyedmrfloyd3998]

Technician and artist. Nice work.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you The Annoyed Mr Floyd 😀

[@grahamserle7930]

Wow, this video had it all, the Harry Potter feel music, a distraught grandchild seeking the thief who nicked her red crayon and a radio with the same name (Tasma) as my mother. I hope that it will be a happy ending, I guess I’ll just have to wait for Part 2 to find out.

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... thanks Graham, My wife's work companion's name was Tasma. Glad you enjoyed the video, part two next week 😀

[@johnwelch557]

I'll be here for part two! I hope you know you leaving that wonderful lady some devistating memories of you ! How dare you 'borrow' a red crayon..... 🤪 BTW, I called MacGyver so he can learn from you.... Thanks David!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi John, she will be fine, she loves helping her Pa make movies and watching herself later 😄 Haha... I should watch old episodes of MacGyver to get some tips 👍😀

[@johnwelch557]

@@DavidTipton101 oh no, Sir David! Macgyver has nothing to show you. You have been there, done that. After all, you're the one with the awards hanging on the walls!

[@waynethompson8416]

KZbin is doing it to me again...NOT notifying me of your new videos! So glad to have found this one. As always, amazing work on your part. I got to thinking about the color issue. There are pigments available to color epoxy that might have done the trick on the red looking pink issue that you had. I have no idea what they cost, so it might be a bit pricey to use, but a thought. I like the idea of the magnet to cover up the holes, but the magnets simply don't adhere to aluminum. As typical with you, however, there are loads of good ideas that do work for me and I appreciate your sharing them. I am so looking forward to the next installment of this one! For me, it wasn't long enough! ;-) I have watched and enjoyed several videos of radio restorations that lasted 1 - 3 hours long, and loved every minute of it.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Wayne, There would be a number of ways to colour the wax, I considered food dye for one but the old crayon enhanced the wax and worked well and cost nothing. There is no sign of the pink colour. I'm was not sure what your reference to a magnet was but you mean the fridge magnet cards, yes they won't stick to aluminium but great for steel chassis, it would mean cardboard and masking tape for aluminium chassis. I agonised about cutting the video in half but the end wasn't finished and it was running to about 1 hour 10 minutes already. If I see a video that long I put it aside or skip through it so I opted for the shorter 2 part series, plus it takes a bit of pressure off me having a video for next week 🙂

[@paullamerton9994]

Nice job Dave its looking great as usual

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Paul 😀

[@clivetucker176]

Thank you David. Really enjoying this one. 👍

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Clive 😀

[@clasicradiolover]

Can't watch now. But good to see you have a new video for us. Watching when I get home.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks clasicradiolover, I hope it's OK 🙂

[@clasicradiolover]

@@DavidTipton101 I enjoyed as usual. The wife says why couldn't you use a red candle for the wax.

[@DavidTipton101]

@@clasicradiolover I didn't think of it would be one reason, but it would lower the melting point of the wax. I add stearic acid to the wax to raise the melting point, the crayon raised even further. 🙂

[@clasicradiolover]

@@DavidTipton101 Okay just curious.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Hi David, I like old radios but I’m not particularly interested in watching them being restored but you’re able to make it so damn interesting I just have to watch. Right, I’m off to watch part 2. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Stuart, thank you, very glad you like them 👍😀

[@bjorndimming6304]

Great work as usual! Adorable! Best regards Björn from Gothenburg, Sweden.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Björn, all the best to you in Gothenburg, Sweden 😀

[@ahedproductions]

Great work as always, Dave! Can't wait for part two. Get the girl a new crayon, man... :D

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks æther lab, I guess I will have to get her a new crayon, I might need it again one day 😉🙂

[@MrNeilypops]

Excellent! thanks for your work....looking forward to pt.2...

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Neil 😀

[@batman387]

Great video Grandpa! Always good to see you. Take care and buy that beautiful grand daughter a red crayon 🙂

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks batman387. Yes, I guess I should get her a new crayon, I wonder if they sell them separately 🤔😉

[@karimdailyjazz]

very good restoration Sr David

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Karim 👍🙂

[@johnnypeter1835]

You're absolutely right, not only do we want to see you swap parts, you also power up questionable objects, regardless of the outcome, it's really fun ;-)

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Johnny, I like living on the edge 😄

[@johnnypeter1835]

😃😃🏁🚂🇩🇰 Thats What we like to hear 😉

[@martinbrooks1562]

Worth the wait, thanks am going to look forward to the next episode,

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Martin 👍🙂

[@bfrieske]

Great video, can't wait for part 2!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Bruce 😀

[@samhatch4665]

Pa... where’s my red crayon? Pa? PAAAAAAAA!!! 😂😂

[@DavidTipton101]

She's still looking too 😯😄

[@clasicradiolover]

I guess you owe the child a new box of crayons.

[@DavidTipton101]

@@clasicradiolover Hmmm... just the red one 😉

[@1974UTuber]

@@DavidTipton101 Just tell her the old saying. The red ones always go faster 🤣

[@davidgibson5756]

It’s probably a 10 mm too

[@johncengia]

Another great project Dave, I thought the flame througher was gunna finish off the aerial coil though. But it all worked out well as usual. Cheers.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks John, The 'Flame Thrower' is a birthday candle lighter 😉

[@paulbache3940]

Nice work David, I'm learning a lot, thank you

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Paul, you and me both 😀

[@chuck0mx]

Watching and learning... great video...

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Valdir 😀

[@phillipyannone3195]

Looking forward to seeing you replacing the wiring.

[@DavidTipton101]

It's a daunting task Philip, it's pretty crowded in there 🙂

[@jorgedelcastillo2811]

Magnificent restoration. Good job ¡ I wait for the next part.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Jorge 😀

[@mikejohansson6711]

Crikey! Mate! another great job, looks great!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Mike 😀

[@christopherhulse8385]

I can't wait for part 2 next week! bit like waiting for the next episode of cell block h!

[@DavidTipton101]

It's a real cliff-hanger Christopher Hulse 😀

[@jeeplvr2000]

I had the same problem with an aa5 I just repaired. One of the oscillator coil wires was broken right where it exited Id of the coil of wire and was too short to solder to. I unwound the entire coil to get to inner most wrap where the break was. Fixed the break and hand wound the coil. The only way I found the break was while looking at the coil under magnification the copper reflected light a little bit.

[@DavidTipton101]

Well done getting to the break Chris, that would be a daunting task but you have nothing to loose I guess. I'll keep your success in mind if I have the same problem, thanks 👍😀

[@jeeplvr2000]

As a note, I just bought Carl's largest capacitor kit. I paid average 0.35 each including shipping. Here in the US I was paying 0.45 and higher + shipping. Thank you for the link to Carl's store.

[@DavidTipton101]

@@jeeplvr2000 Glad to hear it, thanks 🙂

[@leif.Jakobsson]

Thanks Dave! Looking forward to the next video and if you getting away this it but you always are.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Leif, it'll be next Friday local time 👍🙂

[@videolabguy]

Awesome as usual. Mind blown. Again!

[@DavidTipton101]

Sorry about that videolabguy 😄 thanks 👍

[@lloydgarland4667]

Bit of a "This Old Tony" moment with the crayon - great sense of humour mate ;) Now I guess you owe her a crayon!

[@DavidTipton101]

I haven't heard of This Old Tony but found him on KZbin, I'll have a look later, thanks Lloyd. I'm under a lot of pressure to get her a new crayon 😉😄

[@falcon63191]

How excellent! Thank you David. I truly appreciate your videos.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Karl 😀

[@cbiz8]

Excellent work!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Carlos 😀

[@georgegherghinescu]

Enjoyed watching, especially the speaker repair job :) Hope you come by an original speaker for your example. Awesome channel!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Gherghinescu George, there's little chance of picking up a speaker in good condition unfortunately 🙄🙂

[@madd20]

haha great video like always :) with all that crayons missing horror :> I love those Friday mornings when a movie from you is waiting for me. Greetings from Poland

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Simon Man, no crayons were harmed making this video... well maybe one 😉🙂

[@haskellbob]

I love it! "Where's my red crayon?" ("Psycho" stabbing music plays).

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Bob, it was a good gag if I say so myself. My Granddaughter still likes watching it 😀

[@mountainhawk9802]

I use hot air soldering station to melt the wax on the coil .....just an opinion....great work by the way.. thanks

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks mountainhawk. I do to. I re-melted the wax on the top of the IF coils with the hot air gun to make them look fresh, it didn't make it to the video it seems 😄

[@haythamchannel3553]

Great job. Awesome video

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Haytham channel 🙂

[@user-nd3lx1zg9t]

I'm desperately awaiting the next part.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Tim, next week 🙂