Electronic Restoration- The Supreme Vedolyzer! 1939 (Part 1)

Another restoration adventure! Back to 1939 we go. This is the Supreme Vedolyzer model 560-A, a piece of "High Tech" test equipment used to repair radios, TV's and other electronic equipment. Lets bring this back to life! Part 2 is here: • Electronic Restoration...
The Supreme Vedolyzer restoration part 3 is here: • It's Alive! The Suprem...

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[@toddabbott781]

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[@bombtwenty3867]

where is part two?

[@Fred-gf5qe]

@@bombtwenty3867 It hasn't been made yet.

[@greggaieck4808]

Mr Carlson your Electronic Restoration the Supreme Vedlyzer from 1939 is cool my hobbys are painting pictures and lisining to shortwave and ssb iam thinking about getting my ham license I have 4 shortwave receivers iam going to swap meet with my cousin June 5

[@davenorton4238]

Hi mr carlson brilliant vids its helping me loots to understand elctronics😊my name is mr david norton will look forward to more videos

[@editorjuno]

You've blown past merely intrepid right into downright heroic.

[@danmackintosh6325]

Coming from a man named Bruce, with a beard of that stature, this is praise indeed. And well deserved too might I add.

[@riikkatheiceprincess_she_h8725]

A true voyager, he is!

[@garybevis8691]

The repair and layout of that vertical amplifier section is pure art Paul. Your attention to detail and lucid description of every step and every nuance of electronic theory puts you in a class all your own. Congratulations on an outstanding restoration. I am truly in awe of your skill and looking forward to the next installment in this series for the restoration of the Supreme Vedolyzer! Thank you.

[@struanmurray2625]

48:40 that transformation was incredible! Beautiful work!

[@sitandfish]

His explanation of the original assembly and then his modern transformation/interpretation... Fantastic!

[@12DGJB21]

An absolutely beautiful rebuild of the vertical deflection amplifier! My mouth dropped open when I first saw the completed work. Really looking forward to seeing the Supreme Vedolyzer in action!

[@ottoodell_dell]

Well , ever since I've been in the Electronics ( " 1972 > till today , Hobby as a kid, and Job after) , never ever seen , or heard someone explaining everything like > Paul does ! ( from RF to Audio ,from Tubes working RF to DC not to mention TTL to CMOS passing thru Transistors of all kind ) You are an astonishing Man and Educator ! >( Someone from Eastern Europe , where El Hobby was absolutely a Must some time ago) .

[@TheInfirit]

Right on queue, when I was wondering why the signal was jumpy. Oooh that's why... :-)

[@aksor71]

He is not Human that's all I can say

[@funkinflugen]

You could take me to the Louvre or walk me through MMOA in NYC, but what I see as beauty resides in the finish shot of that amp section!!! Pirsig's "Art of motorcycle maintenance" speaks of aesthetics vs. underlying form...you undertook the near Sisyphean task of resurrecting this piece of long dismissed test gear and deftly illustrated the beauty of underlying form. Can't wait for part 2... Bravo Sir, Bravo!

[@krnlg]

A beauty quite similar to that found in a steam-powered traction engine or similar, I think. Both technical and aesthetic beauty!

[@BerlietGBC]

It’s so refreshing to watch someone with so much passion and understanding of these old instruments

[@Brusselpicker]

I'm not an electrical expert, nor am I knowledgeable about vintage test gear or radios, but that, internally and externally is a thing of beauty and something I'm sure any test engineer would have been immensely proud to own or just take pleasure in having access to.

[@Rodewerksahed]

Just finished watching this video. Even having worked in the radio and TV trade from 1969 onwards as an engineer and also in the computer industry -Apricot, Philips, DEC, Compaq and seen so many incredible changes in electronics, I am truly amazed that it's still easy (octal valves not included) to obtain parts to repair and restore electronic equipment from the 1930's and earlier. Electronics is about the future and yet still lives in the past. Another great video, thanks.

[@rusty1187]

"....Those that forget the past, are doomed to repeat it..." I hated vacuum tubes in college, yet every thing we use today was built upon the past machines like this! I get a perverse satisfaction out of bringing things like this back to life! Long live the past!

[@OldSkoolF]

Mr.Carlson.... Thank you for keeping our history alive... I love to see where us Humans have come from... So very cool... The amount of work ahead of you is definitely not for the weak...

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@OnEvenKeel]

I've been watching your channel for years and usually I am amazed at how few components are in some of these old test gear. In this instance, I am amazed at how MANY components - especially capacitors - are in this Vedolyzer!

[@mrflagg6130]

I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to share your love and expertise of electronics, putting in the work to make the videos!....73's

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

You're very welcome!

[@bsvenss2]

Amazing! 48:45 blowed my mind! Beautiful done.

[@Ozymandiuus]

Paul's extraordinary attention to detail places his work beyond plain technical mastery and well into the realm of aesthetic artistry. Always a pleasure.

[@audiotone.]

Montaż i wykonanie perfekcyjne, jak zawsze . SUPER!!!

[@ManofCulture]

Best electronic porn I ever saw.

[@ct92404]

I definitely agree. That has to be one of the most professional looking repair jobs I have ever seen. I WISH I could get my electronic restorations to look that good. I fix antique electronics enough so they're safe and working, but I admit they don't look "professional." I need more experience.

[@dazer017]

This is an amazing work! I also got this WOW-moment at the time i saw that rebuilt module. It looks so clean and much less cluttered as the original. I know that these components were not available at the time the original was built, but again - this looks *so* good! Very nice work!

[@ianbutler1983]

My head is swimming just looking at that thing! Thanks Paul.

[@ct92404]

Capacitors are a royal PITA. I have an antique tv from 1952, and when I fixed it, that thing had capacitors everywhere. But thankfully, they were pretty easy to get to. I didn't have to take anything apart on the chassis. Restoring antique electronics can be a lot of work, but it's amazing when you bring it back to life! Keep up the good work! You're doing an amazing job.

[@waltschannel7465]

That's an impressive piece NOW, let alone in 1939!! Looks like an early attempt at something like the B+K TV Analysts. Thanks for taking us along in your journey to restore this exotic piece of test equipment history. There was a Tektronix ad before this video advertising scopes up to 8 GHz. The state of the art has come a ways in 80 years! 😄😉

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

It sure has! Thanks for your comment Walt.

[@wizzardofwizzards]

While I myself have spent a large amount of time on embedded systems and digital electronics, Mr. Carlson's videos are a reminder of the extreme importance of analog design and troubleshooting. I think it is safe to say you can't have one without the other! I marvel at this "guru " systematic approach to repair and applied theory!

[@espenbgh2540]

The skilled Mr. Carlson and his all out museum - very impressed.

[@johnbellas490]

Another really super restoration by Paul Carlson, an exceptional well done job at that!! Many thanks to Paul Carlson!!!!!!!!!

[@jlucasound]

I love how you refer to the silicone heat shield. "It's like what is in your toaster". Everyone says, "Oh, ya, I remember seeing that". You know that everyone watching this has taken a toaster apart! That is like Electronics Nursery School! We have ALL done it and probably at an early age. I love that insulating sheathing. Very high temp tolerance.

[@skycarl]

When I was building my aircraft, I used aircraft Nyloc nylon nuts. Not cheap and with planes, you can only use them once. That rebuild is looking fantastic Paul. Just incredible my friend.

[@dougankrum3328]

I used a lot of nylocks in food processing machinery, always replace with a new one....you don't want them getting loose and falling into the expensive Stainless steel equipment, especially when you can't fish them out with a magnet..

[@FredGandt]

Thank you for all the (extra) work involved in recording and editing your work for upload. Watching someone (you) walkthrough something that someone (me) doesn't really understand is fantastically helpful for demystifying this otherwise intimidating subject; thanks for that too! I love that you so thoroughly understand your subject and how calmly and clearly you unravel it. I'm also impressed by the beautiful job you do (and specifically on this equipment "did") on your restorations. The result of your labour is a joy to behold. That you are thinking *another* 30 or 40 years ahead to when some imagined next generation _will_ renovate this equipment is charming (I wish I had you clear lack of pessimism) and, frankly, if you're ever in the running for "supreme benevolent dictator of Earth and her colonies" - you'll get my vote ;) I'm so glad I found your channel, am eagerly looking forward to more and wish you all the very best. Thank you again.

[@tomaszwota1465]

"Ah, Mars. This planet is exactly in the state I got it, I haven't looked at it beyond an occasional photo or two, so I know exactly as much as you do. Now, let me guide you through a restoration of it..."

[@VintageTechFan]

@@tomaszwota1465 A year later it's a paradise, even better than Earth ever was .. but still looking the same from a little farther away and keeping it's original character somehow.

[@bigmac965]

Man, what a great old piece of test gear! Well built! And from 1939! I'd love to be able to show the technicians that built this some of today's technology! Thanks, Mr. C!

[@rusty1187]

WOW!!! This goes waaay beyond restoration.... This is a labor of love! I don't know any techs that would spend the time to do this restoration, let alone redesign and improve the circuitry. This will probably outlast most test equipment currently being built!

[@TrainClown]

You are one smart dude! If this is the sort of thing you do for fun.... what you do for work must be unfathomable to mere mortals such as me. I admire your attention to detail and patient T.L.C. you lavish on every part. Inspiring! I'll quote Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) now, from his poem The Builders; "In the elder days of Art, Builders wrought with greatest care Each minute and unseen part; For the Gods see everywhere. Let us do our work as well, Both the unseen and the seen; Make the house, where Gods may dwell, Beautiful, entire, and clean." and you, sir, do just that.

[@tomaszwota1465]

That's a nice poem.

[@gregwolking]

49:00 I actually had to pause the video to write this. Holy attention to detail, Batman! Your rebuild looks *_amazing_* and I thank you for letting us see it. It is such a joy to see a true craftsman's work.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

You're welcome Greg!

[@philipdecatanzaro1822]

I used to think you were way over my head and now after watching D-Lab, Guitologist, Uncle Doug, RadioRescue, Shango066 and many of your videos I'm taking the next step. Thank you for enlightening me on so many things. I'm now on Patreon!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

You're welcome Phillip! And welcome to Patreon, I see your signup.

[@kenwolfe6093]

Now I see what you said you were working on that was taking a long time. All I can say is WOW!

[@arsimahmetaj6272]

As always Mr Carlson your restorations are on another level just amazing work . Your friends from New York say hello

[@jaycobie]

That reveal at 48 minutes extracted an instinctual and well deserved "Wow". That's an amazing rebuild

[@psy0rz]

What a piece of art you've created! Cant wait for part 2. :)

[@forrestgumpv9049]

When I was very young , I wanted to be like you one day Mr Carson. But opportunity never came my way and I became a machinist instead. I have watched several of your videos and I do envy the life of electronics you enjoy. Thank You for sharing !

[@frankpitochelli6786]

Hi Paul, having rebuilt some pcb's or repairing boards per sae.... You have created a masterpiece, what an absolute craftsman you are....I'm not blowing smoke, I myself, being in the tv repair bizz back in the late 70's when I first started, working on many tube TVs and early transistor and IC versions, I look back with such nostalgia and sometimes the smell of older electronics brings back fond memories. You sir are truly a gift to this industry (what's left of it) albeit, thank you for sharing your knowledge and giving me entertainment and keeps me abreast on past and present electronics. Look forward to your videos....! If I lived in Canada, I'd visit your shop..😀

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

I love you perfection. trying to learn electronics fo 40 years collecting 78's for 30... and rebuilding tube equipment for a year. But have been watching you for for much longer and now I'm refurbing old eq Thanks Mr. Carlson you amsr god, your back ground noise has taught me more than I can remember. Glad you and people like you are doing what you love. I love that, Thank you. thank you

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

You're very welcome!

[@etelmo]

I love the mirror polish, that's practically an art piece you could hang on the wall.

[@russellzauner]

All this video does is make me miss some of the teachers I had along the way. One person in particular - I remember him announcing he was sorting his tube collection. 5 weeks later he showed me a picture. Tens of thousands of tubes. Sorted. Stored excellently but accessible. Walls of tubes. He used to walk me into the lab and start cutting components apart and telling me what was inside of them. I don't know why he decided to do that for me, but I have never forgotten the real lessons delivered although the material covered was but a tiny portion of that and I have forgotten most of it. The first thing anyone should learn is how to learn. Then you own the world. Nobody ever learns everything their teacher knows. The best thing to learn from them is how to go find again what they had taught you because until recently we couldn't simply chronicle knowledge to the world. God bless The Bomb and The Internet. Thanks for doing this. You've literally put a tear in a broken old technology warhorse's eye.

[@dennisp.2147]

That was a downright lovely rework! I imagine it's a bit like communing with the shade of the long dead engineer who designed the circuit when you have to reverse engineer something like that. Magnificent! I can't wait for the rest!

[@rusty1187]

before the internet, i had to reverse engineer a lot! it does give you a better understanding of the circuit!

[@jeffminnick5209]

As always Paul...next level stuff here and you electronics expertise is 2nd to none... Most impressive as usual 73 Jeff de WD8JM

[@stavinaircaeruleum2275]

You forget about Big Clive

[@senior_ranger]

I don't have the technical knowledge/interest to follow along with all of this. However, in 20 minutes I saw that some amazingly smart folks from long ago created a technical work of art -- and now a master craftsman is going to do a complete remanufacture of their work. What a beautiful thing to see happen. I've seen later vids where you use this device in actual service; that's a joy to see. Thank you.

[@BuceGar]

I don't understand half the things you do, but your knowledge and restoration skills are impressive. Well worth the watch.

[@tomtke7351]

gotta speculate that the original design engineers are thanking YOU from their grave. Why else would they have used a CHROMED chassis inside an enclosed cabinet if not to INSPIRE one like yourself to maintain their HOURS of design work. Your dedication to excellence of repair, revise, and improve makes you of the same "mold" as them. So far, you are putting in 4x the original factory effort to bring this unit to full capability. YOUR narrative and camera work are beyond W😁W!

[@MrBlack.]

Professor you have a got an enormous amount of patients. Just looking inside that thing makes my eyes cross and my ears flap-n-twist, not forgetting the balding from pulling my own hair out. Sorry Professor, after 30 minutes of watching my head hurts so much I have to stop watching. I forgot how intricate this stuff is. Now my brain is just too old to cope with this stuff. You are so young and patient. (grins)

[@wayneparris3439]

Another excellent repair video showing top shelf craftsmanship! I am so glad you chose this for the project, it was my vote! When looking at the top of the chassis I was thinking "that is not so bad" but when you turned it over I said exactly what you did.. WOW! I saw all those wax caps and knew the work ahead! Fantastic job on the rebuild, BETTER than from the factory!

[@MrArfisher]

I shudder just watching the extent you are going with this thing,but I know you will make it better than it ever was! Thanks and good luck.

[@rbmwiv]

I’m only at 12:03. I can’t wait to see how you tackle this piece of equipment that looks like a serious job. Your videos are great. I learn a lot watching them. Thanks Paul for the great videos.

[@DennisMurphey]

OUTSTANDING TROOP! You never stop amazing me. Very cool instrument, chrome chassis says it all. You had to be one to get that one. the blown out cap and overheated choke tells us this baby was not well at all. You reverse engineer circuits and find solutions then teach us how to test subsystems as you rebuild the monster. it is an awesome display of ability, talent and craftsmanship. Thank You again for a great unforgettable lesson. D

[@miguelsalgado825]

Couldn't be stated better. Engineer, craftsman and artist in one package. ONE OF A KIND!

[@rusty1187]

Circuits tremble at the mention of his name!

[@budandbean1]

Sounds like something they would be talking about on Star Wars. ...and Yoda goes on to say, “Off to see the Supreme Vedolyzer we are”! “Twisting BNC connections we will be doing”, “Luke, with Mr. Carlson, the Force is Very Strong”, “From the Dark Side, Protect Him We Must!”

[@sundhararajanganesan9396]

Hahaha!

[@wesleysmith5275]

Not in the field anymore but when I saw the back of the unit I said oh man good luck Paul.. thank you for your hard work, excellent video

[@markcnc]

What an undertaking! Pretty important to keep the modularness of the unit in mind. Like looking at the entire worlds problems all at one time as opposed to just the fact that little Johnny needs a new notebook for school. That perspective helps me from feeling stressed out at just watching this video LOLOL ;)

[@PierreWheaton]

Serious friggin skill. Paul's work is CLEAN!!!

[@neil6212]

What a project! Lots of dedication in resurrection of this one! One thing that got my attention is with the amazing care in design, they still used some wafer tube sockets!

[@nvtechnick8795]

Incredible admire your patience Mr Carlson

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Thanks Nick!

[@davidwalker6887]

Beautiful workmanship. There is not many people left that take such pride in what they do, or have the skills to work on old equipment. Well done.

[@seemeknowme]

Very nice job on the rebuild of that section. That's what point to point wiring should look like!

[@thomaswalsh5071]

I'm so glad I found this channel. I love watching people bring old tools and electronics back to working order.

[@DK-vx1zc]

You have amazing dedication and perseverance. My hat is off to you !! Thanks for sharing

[@StephenBlower]

48:45 Oh my word that looks beautiful. I'm in awe at your work.

[@timothymcfadden9899]

Amazing work Mr. C. I came across this vid while searching your restores. Great work.

[@dmytrozagrebelnyy9093]

... that is a lot of hard work... HARD WORK. I am seriously impressed with the calm persistence of the author. Thank you for sharing.

[@JohnnyUmphress]

You do absolutely marvelous work. That subchassis is beautiful. Thank you so much for this detailed restoration and I can't wait for the rest.

[@capt.k8577]

It's one thing to replace parts but to make it look nice too....It's art! And a few burns to your fingers , dang it that was still hot😲 Thank you for keeping vintage equipment around for another 50yrs

[@davypeleman5931]

Respect for the patience to restore something hystorical for us to see and enjoy. I've seen alot but you Paul, you really know your stuff and have made me understand so much about electricity. Sometimes it frustrates and tires me when i cannot find a problem. Then when i see your patience and passion it motivates me to get going again. Thanks alot. i'm not a patreon yet just because i cannot pay with a prepaid system and i'm paranoid about paying online with my creditcard and hate PayPal. I surely like to because i woud like to build your inventions. They are just briljant. Why people give this a thumbs down i just cannot understand. I know by now you are a really wounderfull person.

[@soundmankreek]

Wow! Every restoration project I have done in the past now seems sub-standard. Paul, you are amazing! Can't wait to see this project complete.

[@GadgetUK164]

Fantastic - tonnes of love gone into this restore so far!

[@doctorjohn-burgtekie]

These projects are like going back in time. Thank you for the awesome videos.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

You're welcome Dr. John!

[@triplexdread]

Some of the stuff you strip bewilders me at times. You repair, put it back together into working order. Incredible!

[@lwoodt1]

Nice box joints holding the case together .They will stand out nicely when you refinish the case.

[@dan_austin__873]

Geez.... It's like a boss fight of a memory game. Definitely one of those projects that have a small percent chance of being put back together.

[@OldePhart]

This was an absolute labor of love. how many folks would take that much time to go all the way through this thing. As always, good video.

[@markbatten5178]

Thanks , this is the coolest resto yet!!! Incredible work sir !!

[@samiam5557]

WOW! Gleeming like new, and more durable now, looking foward to Pt.2 great job Sir!

[@christophercox303]

Yay! Another video! A great way to spend my evening!

[@royelectrotechnic8711]

Hi Mr Paul, I really appreciate your efforts with this restoration. Almost of the parts are cast away and replace with a brand-new and good quality, you are the person that I know can easily get the thought and idea of the engineer who designed that piece of test equipment. So amazing. Thank you so much, I'm looking forward the 2nd part how this unique test gear work.

[@johnhiggins9838]

Reminds me of my early keyboard repair days. When I opened up a Lowery and saw all the neon's in the case bottom,I knew it would be a long day. Kudos for a great job..

[@hoggif]

Wow! That looks so neat and advanced from the bottom side! ..and in very clean condition! That is going to be a huge amount of work.

[@paulmurgatroyd6372]

What a lovely sound the old cord made as it hit the bin...

[@BrendaEM]

What a heroic rebuild. It's not even a restoration anymore. Thanks for sharing.

[@waltwimer2551]

Holy moley! Much more work than I can ever imagine tackling! My hat is off to you even more than usual, Paul!

[@etheroar6312]

Thank you for proving that OCD is not always a bad thing.

[@jk-mm5to]

Epic Restoration. I almost crapped my pants when you removed the bottom cover.

[@materialsguy2002]

Beautiful job on the rework of the amplifier section, Paul. Bravo!

[@BruceNitroxpro]

I'm glad you followed the original, "non-bean counter" version of the circuit. Hot stuff! LOL

[@ChristopherNelson2k]

I really enjoy your long-format adventures digging into this old equipment.

[@OttawaOldFart]

Wow I cannot help but be impressed by your thought processes. You took something that was engineered years ago and improved on it's design and safety. Brilliant!

[@ShainAndrews]

Slowly but surely I'm learning. I don't do much with electronics, at least not anywhere near this level, but I do find myself understanding more with each video. Your work is impeccable. I appreciate your time.

[@Gordonseries385]

Back to the good old days of condensers, gimmick condensers, and more. Great presentation Paul!

[@Metalloys]

The vertical amp performance is UNBELIEVABLE ! A few micro-volts input and 60 volts out ! SUPER

[@BadChizzle]

Respect for the amount of work you’re gonna put in to this old beauty. I love this kind of thing. The idea that you will actually be able to use it in a modern electronic repair and testing environment is amazing to me. I will be watching your progress as it comes along. Was hoping to binge watch this now, but soon realized it was part one of a new series. Bummer! Lol

[@billbates883]

Really enjoyed this video, you aren't just a skilled technician, you are an artist! The thought & skill combined is truly an art form! God bless, Bill. Ps, can't wait to see the rest of the restoration!

[@KozmykJ]

Fascinating stuff. When I studied electronics back in the 70s I had to learn about "valves" as we call tubes in Britain. Came in really useful when I got into guitar amplifier repair.

[@chrisvinicombe9947]

Lovely work on that amplifier stage some artistry involved there.

[@terencekaye9948]

Amazing Work Paul,, WOW!

[@Ratzfaz]

2x WOW ;-)

[@RONWOLPA]

Very neat reassembling , I would not guess it is a 1930s equipment if I had not seen from the beginning , it looks like something modern. Looking forward to watching part 2 soon.

[@MrMaxeemum]

I grew up with electronics in the 70's / 80's and find it completely alien to see equipment built in 3D without PCB's. I have seen this type of build before (a 60's reel to reel player) but at the time could not understand what anything did, I think I could probably understand it better now (I have more experience with electronics now) but there is so much difference between 3d and 2d (PCB's) type design.

[@sonosito]

In fact, you can solve this intricate puzzle made of old pieces and the result is incredible.

[@Trilinie]

I would never have guessed why that power transformer was elevated at a tilt above the chassis floor! Utterly 'Enthralling', Mr. Carlson!

[@dalemettee1147]

Paul, I'm watching the basic sheet metal chassis and it looks like stainless steel. It has that glow to it. I'll just keep watching you rebuild this sub-chassis.

[@devin4560]

Amazing, beautiful rebuild of vertical deflection unit.

[@Sekeletu]

I can't even imagine how much time it took to reverse engineer this thing and understand it. I suppose it comes easier with the experience in old electronic stuff, but still, amazing job had been done here.

[@-Deena.]

I want Part 2 now! Superb.