Philips B4X23 Refurbished Part 2 - Final

Part 2 of the Philips radio. I have a problem with the FM module and it's looking a little difficult to fix. I also attack the case which goes from bad to worse, it was going to be a touch up, not anymore.
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[@electronicsoldandnew]

I’m happy to inform you that you have earned a special award from the “Venerable Order of European Tube Radio Restorers”, the medal for bravery awarded to those who dare to open up the FM front-end. In fact, you will get two of these medals as you actually replaced an inductor, with no regard for your own safety (sanity), and therefore deserve a special place of honour in our Order. Seriously Dave, good work!

[@mrnmrn1]

LOL, yes, I'm also struggling with the FM front-ends, as I try to re-align them from the Eastern-European OIRT FM band (65-74MHz), to the regular CCIR band. It's usually not hard with solid state tuners, but these tube FM front-ends with variometer tuning are really painful to realign, because it needs drastic change in the number of turns on the coil formers of the variometer, and the original wire is usually melted into the brittle plastic coil former with solvent. I kinda gave up with some models, and just use converters on the antenna input, but it's not perfect because the 20MHz wide CCIR band obviously doesn't fit into the 9MHz wide OIRT band...

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... thanks Manuel, I'm standing next to my letterbox now in anticipation. Thanks to some skilful editing I was able to edit out the shaking hands and my sweaty brow. Your comment and coming from you means a lot, thanks and cheers! 😀

[@happyhippo4664]

Does the award come with the Oak Cluster?

[@SIXSTRING63]

Very nice compliment coming from one of my favorite radio repair channels, the other would be the man your complimenting. You both take a lot of pride in your work and both have superb knowledge. There are so many radio destruction channels on here it’s always a treat when you two do repairs and restoration the right way. You guys, Mr. Carlson, W2aew, Glasslinger and Shango066 are about the only people I watch that have given good educational videos on radio repairs. I mainly restore and rebuild old tube guitar amps but do a radio now and then. When I am not sure I turn on one of your channels and usually find what I need. Thanks to all of you guys!

[@DavidTipton101]

@@SIXSTRING63 On behalf of all of us I offer a collective thank you for your support SISSTRINGS63 🙂

[@srfrg9707]

I am always impressed with Divid Tipton skills but the retro ingeneering and manufacturing of the rose metal fuse is just museum level.

[@srfrg9707]

*David

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Λογος Λογος. The link was a bit of fun to make 🙂

[@mustafaalaoglu6671]

David has been a great job. Thanks. My father paid his four months' salary to buy PHILIPS radio in 1963. These are very valuable. For that money today you can buy five or six LED TVs. This radio is my age. and adorn my house.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Mustafa, thank you. These would have been a major investment at the time, four months pay is an incredible amount for a radio, I bet it would outlast the six LED TVs 😀

[@johnpettiford4861]

I must say the Philips radio looks fantastic - a real credit to your skill!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you John 👍🙂

[@rakeshkumarsharma5037]

Great Work David Sir.Restoration at original level is a challenging task.My Dad designed the same radio with push-pull amplifier using EL 84 in 70's.Your video is a tribute my father.Thanks Sir.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Rakesh. Glad it reminded you of your Dad 👍🙂

[@timothygrupp]

Refurbish, remanufacture, realign, refinish...I'm always amazed. Great project Dave!

[@DavidTipton101]

...and Relax, thanks Tim 👍😉

[@ahedproductions]

Mr. Tipton, you have really moved to the next level! Metal, wood, paper, RF, LF, AC, DC, a truly multidisciplinary voyage. You are achieving beauty and function, many times compensating the lack of proper equipment or component with a healthy dose of ingenuity, experience and a steady hand. You not only posses the skill set of a great radio restorer, but you have the gentlemanly attitude, patience and good taste of a radio creator. I would be thrilled to see at least one brand new, built from scratch, 4-5 tube wooden super, branded DAVE. You got a great name for a radio brand, have you thought about that? Stay healthy and all the best from sunny Bulgaria!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you æther lab, you are very kind. That's something to think about, a radio from scratch and call it "The DAVE". Thanks æther lab, enjoy sunny Bulgaria 🌞😃

[@chrisclark6192]

Hello David. Another great restoration that looks and sounds superb. Philips made some great radios back in the day. A very good repair on the FM tuner. I have heard of Rose metal before( used years ago by plumbers to assist with bending of metal pipes) but I've no practical experience with it myself. The cabinet came out well and looks superb. Again another enjoyable video keep up the good work. Cheers Chris.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Chris, thank you. Philips made very good gear. It's the first time I have heard of Rose metal, it was an interesting exercise. Cheers 😃

[@kharakim]

Particularly appreciate your skill and moxie in fashioning replacement parts when the originals are beyond repair. Top-notch as always!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Moshe. Making parts is the fun part 😃

[@Bertie6965]

Absolutely love this channel. I have no interest in radios at all but find myself glued to watching a craftsman at work. Even I have learnt so much about radios. Thanks Dave.

[@DavidTipton101]

That's great to hear Robert, imagine if you could walk in on someone repairing a radio and start to offer advice 😄 Thanks Robert 👍🙂

[@shutterlab]

I am attempting to restore a Philips B5X94A; your work on this one will remain my inspiration.

[@DavidTipton101]

The later version of mine, good luck shutterlab 👍🙂

[@phillipvk3dcz369]

When I watch your videos I pay great attention to the electronic part of the project but watching part two I realised that restoration requires skill to get that cabinet looking good. You have done another great job. Thanks David.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Crazy Nuts. It is good to be able to do the cabinet as well and adds to the hobby 👍🙂

[@jimburns348]

Great job on this one Dave. Always settle on the best. We don’t repair, we refurbish. BASF... we don’t make the things you use, we make the things you use BETTER.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Jim, nice moto 👍😃

[@gwesco]

You seem to have a couple of "Oldies" stations there in Australia. Most of our US AM is either talk radio or religious. I miss the top 40 AM and FM stations we used to have. Now streaming seems to be the only way to get that kind of music. Impressive job! You never cease to amaze me with your restoration skills.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you George. Alas, one of the oldies stations turned into a sports station recently. We still have one oldies station though. Fingers crossed 🙂

[@paulbennell3313]

Ended up looking and sounding superb! The wood refinishing was well worth the extra effort. Very brave and resourceful save of the FM front end, a repair that would send many running for the hills, screaming! This sort of work is made all the more impressive when you say you've not been restoring radios for very long. All I can say is you've taken to it like a duck to water!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Paul, the end result on the wood was well worth the effort and luckily the FM module was an easy fix. I've only been doing radios for a few years now, I probably don't know enough to be scared of them yet 😄

[@iantyler4045]

Your patience and attention to detail is astounding. That radio looks lovely and I'm sure sounds wonderful with those large twin cone speakers. My hats off to you.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Ian, it sound very nice, the side firing speakers make a difference 🙂

[@leif.Jakobsson]

Thanks Dave! It is impressive to see you rebuild parts and your woodwork.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Leif 🙂

[@wrex7044]

Making that Rose Metal ”Fuse” was brilliant!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks W Rex, that was fun and I learnt something 👍😀

[@opus1952]

That was great David. I've got the same model been sitting in my workshop shed for the past three years, I thinks I'm inspired to blow the cobwebs off it and see what degree of damage I can inflect upon it...🥺, seriously , that was an inspiring video thank you once again for such good content.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Graham, good luck with yours, it would be nice to see it going again. Keep way from that overheat switch 👍😃

[@Martin-io4wc]

Making a comment after Manuel Calderia, that is a tough act to follow. 🙂 David, the radio cabinet top with a resin seal coat is something I’ve never seen before. What a nice job you did removing the resin without damaging the timber, Very cool! Martin in Chicago. Ps. Congratulations on your ‘Venerable Order..’ award. 😄

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Martin, the resin coat was a first for me too but will be good to remember for future projects. I have yet to see my ‘Venerable Order' award, I think Manuel may have been pulling my leg 🙄😄 Stay safe in Chicago 🙂

[@harbselectronicslab3551]

Your editing skills are on par with your restoration skills......as always entertaining and enlightening .

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Harb's Electronics. Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@mellewallen4832]

Love the finished look of the radio . Amazed how you think outside the box and just figure it out .

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Mel, I do like a challenge 😄 Cheers!

[@Rene_Voortwist]

I remember My in laws had a radio very similar like this one in their living room. We had it stored in our attic for ages and sold it a few years back. I hope the new owner restored it with as much care as you did this one. It’s looking great David. A job very well done and I enjoyed watching the process!!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Rene, there must be lot still stored in attics, hopefully yours found a good home. Thanks again 🙂

[@jaytitus902]

That Phillips turned out superb. Your production work has improved a lot over the past year. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Jay, I can only get better 😀

[@woodhonky3890]

Dual cone speakers - didn't expect that! Excellent restoration!

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... good point, it has FM and phono input I guess, I didn't take much notice 🙄 Thanks woodhonky 😀

[@hestheMaster]

I learned how rose metal works. Never knew about it. Your different approach to making it right was excellent. Came out looking like a million bucks David!

[@DavidTipton101]

I learned how Rose metal works too Steve 🙂 Thanks mate 👍🙂

[@mickspencer4171]

Hi Dave, another first class restoration, the cabinet looks fantastic and well worth all the work involved, as were the fixes on the slugs, as to the fusible link, I've never even seen one, or heard of Rose metal, kudos for finding some of that, and the magic eye, pure icing, love it, I know you said you paid too much for it, but by Christ, it does look, and sound the part, well done, all the best mate.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Mick, it did come up well and the rose metal was interesting and difficult to get any info on or even to know what the link looked like. I will never get my money back on this one, oh well 😄

[@nicholas790]

Not a fan of Philips branded products because of previous bad experiences, but your excellent skills and knowledge made it look absolutely brilliant! Love watching you make history!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Nicholas, the Philips deck seems overly complex, it works well enough though 🙂

[@pd1rwk825]

Very nice job. You are very skillful, and a tutor to all radiofixingnerds.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you very much PD1RWK 🙂

[@sincerelyyours7538]

Beautiful! And the radio looks good too! Good to know that rose metal solder is not made of the same metals used in rose gold wedding bands. Also didn't know that fiberglass resin could be removed with a heat gun paint stripper. I learn so much interesting stuff from your videos. Looking forward to the next one!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Sincerely Yours. I learn with each radio too 🙂

[@DaveJeffery]

I really enjoyed watching this - I'd never heard of rose metal before, I always learn something watching you work. I think the finished radio looks fantastic; I always used to like Philips stuff as it seemed so well thought out.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Dave, I hadn't heard of Rose metal either till now. Philips made some good stuff 🙂

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

It looks and sounds amazing Dave! Your patience with the wood repair, preparation and finishing are enviable. I loved your fix on that adjustment slug and the fusible linkage you made for the transformer was BRILLIANT! I always learn so much from you. Thank you for this restoration sir!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Gregg, this one had a few interesting challenges and it was fun fixing them. The link was especially fun 😀

[@Plons0Nard]

A new magic eye is IMHO the cherry on the cake. Another great piece of workmanship, Dave. 👍🤝🇳🇱

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Nard. I haven't seen one of these magic eyes working before, it looks good 🙂

[@ellesmerewildwood4858]

My favorite part is always the cabinet restoration and she looks fantastic. The automotive clear brought it up a perla. And she sounds really good for just being a mono set with two speakers. I'm always amazed that these objects survive for so long and then find themselves in the hands of a restorer. I've got a very early Sanyo Betacord in my wardrobe, still in pristine and working condition. I mean, who the heck would want a Beta VCR ? But I can't bear to chuck it. Who knows, one day it might end up in someone's hands as a valuable antique. Well, maybe not. But I guess that's how some of these things manage to survive for decades.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Ellesmere. So many of these radios ended up in landfill, luckily some were saved. Your VCR may be interesting in a couple of generations when people are amazed with what we did in the 'old days' 😀

[@steelcity321pb6]

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant Dave. What more can I say other than, “An outstandingly stupendous job!” Seeing you recreate the mains transformer thermal protection brought back a memory of a time sometime during 1972 (I’d have been aged 18 at the very end of that year). Televisions, especially colour, incorporated a number of ‘fuseable’ power resistors. Being the wire wound types, they had a spring contact that was held in the contact position with Rose’s alloy. Being a young lad at the time learning radio and television servicing, I had repaired a colour television and was about to refit its rear cover when an older qualified service tech stopped me. He’d seen me re-solder the open contact on a ‘fuseable’ resistor with ordinary solder. It was that moment I learned about the existence of Rose’s alloy, its constituent metals, and how to apply it. He went on to inform me there was a strong possibility the television would not make a full evening’s viewing for the customer before the soldered joint would melt, therefore re-opening the resistor’s spring contact. That of course would have necessitated the TV be brought back into the workshop for retention. It was then I was handed a chunky coil of Rose’s alloy, and then asked to remove the ordinary solder from the resistor spring contact, and replace it with Rose’s alloy. The joint is slightly darker than ordinary solder. Doubtful many Vintage Radio restorers, and electronics service techs of these days will have heard of Rose’s alloy. Nonetheless it adds another interesting aspect to the hobby of antique radio restoration. All the best from Phil.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Phil, thank you. That's an interesting story of experience being passed on to the younger generation. Been there and done that from both aspects. I don't quite understand why the solder would melt before the Rose's alloy, I would have thought the solder would have a higher melting point than the Rose's alloy which melts at about 100C. Either way the overheat switch was an interesting mini project in this radios repair, I think a lot of us learnt something that might be of use in the future. Thanks Phil, I'm still waiting for those Aussie radios to make an appearance 😉😄

[@johnwelch557]

Talent and tenacity define Sir David. Thank you!!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks John 😀

[@CraneofBoulogne]

Rose metal is new for me too, likely new to many of your followers. I have run across the fiberglass resin finish on the wood dashboard of sports cars back years ago, as well as the wooden door panels on American luxury cars of about the same period. Neat how you figured it out, i think i had to learn the hard way, sanding and sanding to finally get to the wood.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Jeff, I found the Rose metal intriguing and it wasn't plentiful either. I did a lot of searching to find low melt solders but none were 100C like Rose metal. The Ukraine was the only place I could get some. Resin on car dashboards and door panels, that makes sense. I would have thought normal fibreglass resin would have a greenish tinge, there are resins used for casting which are clear but I think that was a later development. As soon as I started sanding it I knew it was resin or I would still be sanding 😀

[@ry491]

Another great job Dave . Looks superb . I had one some time ago . Lovely radios . Apart from the black tar capacitors they seem good . I left most of the originals in place . I now have the big brother of that one . Philips Reverbeo . Fantastic radio but a nightmare to restore . They use the weird 800 ohm speakers. Had to replace one with a normal type and alter the circuit and OPT .

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Thomas, thank you. I could have left in the mustards but chickened out. The 800 Ohm speaker would be near impossible to get, good job reverting back to a more conventual design 😀

[@billnicholson2470]

That tuning slug and fusible link part was very clever. Great job again. Thanks David. 73 de KB7ICI....Bill

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Bill. The tuning slug had me worried but it worked in the end which was surprising 😮

[@markpirateuk]

These are nice sets, you have done a great job on the wood work, I have the bi-amp stereo version, sadly FM is not stereo, but sounds great with an external stereo source.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks markpirateuk. A stereo output would be great 👍😀

[@mackfisher4487]

Awards: First your radio club presents you with an award for building your own radio, and now honors from the Portuguese head of German radio restoration. As you're out testing your Phillips radio next to the barbecue how about giving us your barbecue sauce recipe. If I were a member of a local radio restoration group I would nominate you for your skills at rebuilding parts and of course cabinet restoration. P.S. The local film school wants to award you with the improvisation award for video editing.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Mack, I was very flattered that Manuel was so kind, he is a radio god in my view. BBQ sauce recipe: 1 cup tomato ketchup 2 tbs maple syrup or honey 2 tsp chilli and garlic sauce Place ingredients into a small saucepan and simmer for two minutes and allow to cool. The editing takes longer than the radio repair 😄 Thanks Mack 😀

[@happyhippo4664]

Excellent, educational, and entertaining!. In the US, timber means wood used for construction - like the word lumber. Lumberjacks also purportedly yell Timber! as a cut tree is falling. In my experience timber is used in reference to large pieces of wood - like a beam or a rafter. We would never use the word timber to refer to small pieces of wood - at least in the area where I live - Michigan\Wisconsin. I'm always amused how English varies throughout the world.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks HH. English is quite different even in regions in close proximity. To me timber is wood that has been dressed or a tree, my late Father-in-law always said you burn wood and make things out of timber, if I change now he might haunt me 😄

[@andyfairman7812]

Fantastic fix on the FM module David! Also... Rose-metal? Who knew? Love learning something new about how things were done back in the day! Great video and looking forward to what you tackle next!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Andy, I was very happy when the FM module coil tuned in after I replaced it. Yeah, Rose metal, it was good thing I found some info on it, it was hard to work out what was supposed to go on the overheat feature, there's not much on the internet 😏🙂

[@terryblackman6217]

Good morning David. Wonderful restoration. Watching you make that fuse I reckon you have done a bit of model making in the past. Great show as usual, very very nice ending. Stay safe. Terry

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Terry, no modelling experience here. Thanks 😀

[@ronniebrown8775]

I always enjoy your project David! You come up with creative solutions to some tough problems! PS: the eye candy at the end dancing around was a great addition lol

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Ronnie, I was going to put her on the payroll but my wife didn't agree for some reason 🤔😄

[@ronniebrown8775]

@@DavidTipton101 when the boss speaks! You listen lol

[@revelairfanman6171]

Another great save - the timber finish looks better than new and I agree, the darker timber colour does suit the black front facia.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Revelair Fan Man. It's only slightly darker but it looks much better 👍🙂

[@superhet7281]

Excellent! Great work, Dave! This was so enjoyable, I hated to see it end. But I certainly enjoyed the ending! 😊 The radio worked best when the Monkees were playing. The radio needed a song from its era.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Super Het. The Monkeys did lift it up a bit 😃

[@rciancia]

Fine job David... really FINE JOB..... excellent job.. not other words.... Tops.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Ron 😊

[@bigmotter001]

WOW David, you never cease to amaze me with your creative skills. This is my favorite radio resto KZbin channel. Thanks for taking us along and take care!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks John, my pleasure. Take care 👍🙂

[@chrishansen724]

Geez, Dave, what a production! Ended up with a syncopated dance. Can't wait for your next one. Thanks for an entertaining video.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Chris, I have way too much time on my hands 😄

[@senkak3370]

sir, watch your videos it should be considered as therapy, bad day or good day it is always nice to see your work, with care and patience you make those machines bright again.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you SenK AK 😀

[@jamesschaffner4916]

Another BRILLIANT video...oh, and YES, there was a radio in it too! Beautiful job and thank you!

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... thanks James 😄

[@preiter20]

Another beautiful restoration David!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Paul 👍🙂

[@eddys.3524]

Excellent restoration, David!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Eddy 😀

[@hanske4106]

I'm always impressed by your patience and effort to make the radio's work and look nice again!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Hans 👍😃

[@ceebee23]

another job done ... rose metal is a first!!!! wonderful to see the radio so lovingly restored!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Chris, Rose metal, who would have thought 🙂

[@horatiohornblower868]

David Tipton Rose metal (also known as Rose's Metal) was discovered buy the German pharmacist Valentin Rose in the 18th century. Because it remains malleable after solidifying It was frequently used to bend metal pipes.

[@briangoldberg4439]

That a gorgeous radio Dave! The overall appearance of it is great; I understand why you picked it up.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Brian, it looks like contemporary 60s Europe 👍🙂

[@jorgedelcastillo2811]

Nice job, David. And "rose metal link fuse" is incredible ¡¡

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Jorge 😃

[@radioaktiv7841]

I have a radio like that! it's a dusty old RCA Victor. Not so portable however, as it's also got a record player I believe, came as a set way back when. Wonderful work as always, David!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Radioaktiv, thank you. This is a Philips, I wonder is yours is a rebadged Philips 🤔

[@Joe-KN4IFI]

Beautiful work as always David. I might have been tempted to paint the plastic side panels but it would have taken away from its originality. Shes a beauty love the wood panels and that face dial is stunning. Till next time 73 Joe

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Joe, that was why I didn't paint them. It's a nice looking radio for the time and the end panel is hardly noticeable. Thanks Joe 🙂

[@wayneshirey6999]

Very nice work.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Wayne 😀

[@nicholas790]

There are quite a few very talented techs on you tube that seem to be able to make anything work, Each one has a different personality that adds to the entertainment! But I really admire the way you and B Anderson finish the job with excellent cosmetic restorations that really complete the job! Especially admire the way you recreated that broken coil! Absolutely amazing! One question though... was wondering why you didn't polish the bulb reflector for the dial.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Nickolas, I was lucky with the coil that it worked first time. The dial light reflector is aluminium, I cleaned it but no need to polish it, it wouldn't have been polished originally 🙂

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Inspiring to watch as always. You have done your usual beautiful job all round and what a very interesting radio. Love all the video effects too. 😊👍

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Pauline 😊

[@viorelparaschivoiu8882]

Good work on a nice unit. One comment though. Those tube capacitors you pulled out are extremely reliable and often hand picked. No need to replace them unless you are sure they have failed. If you do replace them you might have to go back and check how the substitutes perform. Mr Carlson has a video about them if you want more detail.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you viorel. To which 'tube capacitors" are you referring? I replaced all paper and electrolytic caps, I left all the styro ones in. Thanks viorel, I'm interested to know which cap it is, perhaps put the timestamp from the video 🙂

[@nigelbrockwell6237]

Great job. The wood finish looks really good.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Nigel 😀

[@stephengorin3059]

Great job, well done and that cabinet can up a treat. As for the diffusion plastic, Have a look at a defunct lcd television as they have several sheets built in to the panel behind the lcd structure to even out the light it may come in handy one day. Will look forward to the next installment. Keep up the good work David .

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Stephen, thank you. Others have said about the LCD screens, I'll keep an eye out, thanks 😀

[@philpartin8618]

Looks great Dave. Wonderful job as always. 👍

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Phil 😃

[@phillipyannone3195]

Thanks David for another amazing restoration. While I’m still inspired I should get back to the clutch on my Tonfunk W346.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Phillip, thank you. Good luck with your Tonfunk clutch, they can be tricky to get right in any radio I found 👍😀

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Excellent Dave, as usual! We were wondering why you didn't just paint the end panels rather than trying to sand those marks out completely? Fantastic job on the timber! 👌

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Chris, thank you. I considered painting the ends but thought it might be too bright or look out of place. For some reason I was trying to keep it as original as possible. Thanks, the timber came out great after a slow start 😄

[@michvod]

I enjoyed every bit of this. Now I know what awaits me with my B4X23, much more cabinet work, sadly :) Good grief, you managed to repair the FM tuner, this is something a lot of people just wouldn't touch by a mile. Kudos!!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks michvod. I've done all the hard work for you, you know how to get the finish off at least 😃 I hope yours will look as good. The FM tuner was pretty easy on this one some others I've seen look more daunting 🙂

[@rádiosantigos1958]

Hi again Dave. It happens that I am working right now on a Telefunken "Undine" (similar to a "Zeesen" model) from 1938. It has, I think, the original thermal protection (maybe from that Rose Metal) on the power transformer. It was called Thermosicherung on the parts list. If you want, I can send some pictures of it. Thanks.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Rádios Antigos & Cia Ltda. I would be interested in that, thank you. Thermosicherung translates as 'thermal fuse' according to Google. My email is: [e-mail]

[@jamesbruno5896]

Another fantastic job Dave & I'm always learning something from you!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks James 😃

[@jonka1]

Lovely work on a lovely radio. I enjoyed your making of the fusible link. Just for fun try putting your wire test-piece in boiling water to see if it falls apart.

[@DavidTipton101]

That's a good idea jonka1, I'll try that if I still have it, thanks 👍🙂

[@keithbrandaw7229]

Keep up the great work the fusible link over the top ! The finish work was challenging But you pulled it off .

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Keith. It's a good thing I didn't need to sand off that resin coating, I would still be there 😀

[@americanmultigenic]

Beautiful job, and lovely-looking (and sounding) radio. I'd never heard of "Rose / Rose's metal." Interesting uses (when I looked it up) like filling a copper plumbing pipe with it and then being able to bend the pipe without the pipe crimping (and without using a pipe-bending tool). Always something new to learn. Surprising you had to go to Ukraine to find some! The only downside . . . the apocalyptically-depressing news beaming out on every radio channel . . . although it sounded as though at least the cricket was on track with India collapsing. Really entertaining, David. Thank you. Oh, and loved the video "coda" . . . . !

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Mike. I had to do a lot of investigating to get info on the transformer link and then to Rose metal which I had never heard of. The Ukraine was the only place I could find selling it. You are right about the news and India beat us in the end 🙄😀

[@americanmultigenic]

@@DavidTipton101 They beat Australia in the end? DOH!

[@DavidTipton101]

@@americanmultigenic 😢

[@clivetucker176]

Nice one David. Good looking set.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Clive 🙂

[@MCML50]

This is a very nice work David, what a master you are. Thank you for the video.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Claes 👍🙂

[@highdesert50]

As always, a great restoration and opportunity to learn. With regard to that white plastic backer, you might give look at Plasticard sheet styrene. It comes in various thicknesses and might also be useful for making up small bits as it is often used by model makers.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks highdesert50. I haven't heard of Plasticard styrene, I wonder of it would handle the heat 🤔

[@highdesert50]

@@DavidTipton101 The thinner material is definitely formable with heat and I suppose a potential issue. Unfortunately, I don't have any of the thicker material to test.

[@terrycard6775]

I have been looking forward to this video. Another job well done.This channel never disappoints.And that is a great looking radio. Best wishes Terry uk 🇬🇧 👍

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Terry in the UK, thank you. All the best to you also 😃

[@mattvoce1091]

I enjoyed watching your video too David. I always look forward to your posts, which are a radio adventure as advertised.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Matt, glad you like them 😀

[@1959Berre]

Great job. You always seem to find a solution to difficulties. I learned something. Never heard about rose metal. BTW, I find it remarkable you always talk about "timber", not "wood". In my language, which is Dutch, we have the word "timmerman", which means "woodworker".

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks 1959Berre. I hadn't heard of Rose metal either, I saw a passing reference to it a few weeks before on another channel and investigated it a bit further. I was told as a kid wood is what you use to make timber or throw on the fire. Timber is used to craft furniture, I guess it stuck 😄 Interesting timmerman means woodworker 🙂

[@Ragnar8504]

It's probably the same root as the German "Zimmermann", which specifically means "framing carpenter". Writing that makes me wonder how the German "Zimmer" (room) is related to that or whether it's just a coincidence. Some languages really like to differentiate between various grades of cut-down trees, others don't. In German, it's "Holz", regardless of whether it's still growing, cut down on the ground in big logs, split into firewood or cut into boards, beams or veneers. Any further specification is by compounding, e.g. "Brennholz" (firewood) or "Bauholz" (framing timber).

[@linuspoindexter106]

Here in the States the word "timber" usually refers to still-standing trees, which may be destined for cutting and milling into lumber.

[@highpath4776]

@@DavidTipton101 I suspect Wood is Celtic (0r Viking), and Timber Anglo-Saxon in origins. Or something like that.

[@DavidTipton101]

@@highpath4776 Could be High Path. I have noticed that over here the word timber is used a lot so it's not just me 😀

[@birdie399]

What a brilliant process, the result is immaculate. The sound is sweet. Thanks for the video, thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks birdie399, glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@rádiosantigos1958]

Nice work again! I did like specially the new coil for the FM module and the wood working and the link for the transformer... I would suggest for the next radio more explanation on the procedures for the alignment (I know that you already did it in the past, but is always good to have the details). Thanks.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Rádios Antigos & Cia Ltda. I will keep your alignment request in mind, thanks 👍🙂

[@vcdios]

I am just working on Philips saturn 594. great job! I am learning much from your video.

[@DavidTipton101]

I just looked up your Philips Saturn 594, nice looking radio and stereo too. Good luck with the repair 👍🙂

[@johnfederkeil9211]

Amazing Job! You are an amazing craftsman, it looks beautiful!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you John 🙂

[@James_Bowie]

Can't say I've ever come across fibreglass resin as a finish on a radio. Very nice work on the fusible link. Apart from the touch hazard, such links are a better idea than a regular fuse in the primary as you can run a secondary red in the face without necessary drawing sufficient current through the primary to blow a fuse -- hence today's thermal fuses, albeit not as easily replaced.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi James, yes, resin is a new one for me too. The link was a nice feature. It should have a cardboard cover over it, I will fit one later when I get a suitable material to do it 👍😀

[@jonka1]

Roll Royce have been using on their dashboards for a long time. It can be flattened and polished to a mirror finish which doesn't sink into the grain over time. It turns up in many places as a finish.

[@DavidTipton101]

@@jonka1 Somebody else said it was used for car wooden trim. It would look good but surely craze over time. I wonder how they applied it, spray? You learn something every day 😀

[@jonka1]

@@DavidTipton101 Yes David it does crack with time. I was very surprised that Rolls royce would use a material that fails in use. I repaired mine with resin and polished it as best I could.

[@alunjones4427]

Excellent job on that radio the cabinet looks fantastic. Sounds good as well.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Alun 😃

[@bfrieske]

Well done on the cabinet! The radio looks like a million bucks!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Bruce, a nice looking 60s radio 😃

[@sheldonlatimer6688]

Once again a job well done , the radio is gorgeous looking

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Sheldon 😃

[@gregr6829]

Absolutely beautiful. I have always liked Philips design and engineering 👍👍😊

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Carl, agreed, it's a very nice radio 🙂

[@allen-n4nn]

What on earth will you ever do with the rest of the rose metal!?! Make sure you do not put it 'where I will know where it's at.' Your collection is growing so be careful or you'll end up with Fibber McGee's closet! Excellent video Dave - thank you for my therapy session!

[@DavidTipton101]

That's a good question Allen, I wondered the same thing 😃 I will need to move some on eventually but not quite yet. Thanks Allen 😄

[@paulorossi1627]

Nice work man.... greetings from Porto Alegre, city of Brazil.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Paulo in Porto Alegre 😃

[@martinbrooks1562]

Looking forward to part 2, a good watch as always,

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Martin, that was part 2 🙂

[@shaynelowther8893]

Turned out fantastic , well done Dave

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Shayne 😀

[@SargentRay]

Again this one turned out fantastic, i agree the darker wood tones along with the black facing really makes it look good. What a classy look and it seems to sound extremely good. You the man David, you the man !

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Sarge, thanks. The darker wood did look better and it sounds good particularly on FM. Haha... thanks Sarge 😄

[@zx8401ztv]

I always find it amazing how different the radios look after your restoration. Looks beautiful and sounds smashing :-D It reminds me of the grundig valve radios with the piano keys. It's a shame that grundig is no more, it's also a shame that companys use the good name of grundig to sell crap :-(

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks zx8401ztv. So many companies have gone and sold their name to overseas companies only to show up on lower quality products. It's the world we live in 😏

[@Ragnar8504]

@@DavidTipton101 Many of those companies were lost due to series of poor management decisions, Grundig being a prime example.

[@andrecosta8679]

Good job David

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you André 😀

[@waynethompson8416]

More David Tipton Magic!!! That wood is Beyond Beautiful! I learned a lot about working with the wood from this episode. Thanks so very much for sharing it. Say, what is the difference between the U.S. 400 Grit and the European 400 Grit? What is your next project going to be?

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Wayne. The top came up very well. Different standard for grading the sandpaper between the two. They are about the same up to about 240 grit before the European starts to move ahead of the US. I think 1000 grit US is about 2000 in the European standard. European paper has a 'P' in front of the number, so P 240, P800 etc. Who knows why 🙄 The next project is an ordinary Aussie radio 😏

[@michaelaFlangee]

wow great work Dave there really is almost nothing that defeats you. a pleasure to watch and i like the recap and other inserts in the video

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@ernielazdins1348]

Hi David definitely fantastic! Friday another great restoration video from you and my radio arrived in the mail today.😊 via Timbuktu🚚 By my reckoning the return envelope was way too heavy. Great job thank you I appreciate your effort greatly. 🎯 Regards Ernie

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Ernie, glad it arrived safely. I hope you are not too disappointed 🙂