RESTORING A 1921 CLAPP EASTHAM RADIO

[@inventossanchez7379]

Great to see you again!

[@MVVblog]

Happy New Years , great to see you again!

[@paolav76]

Ron genio assoluto

[@MVVblog]

@@paolav76 è il mio youtuber preferito

[@rancebradley9141]

The future isn't written yet. Prayers for a bright tomorrow. Awesome work!

[@Joe-ep9lk]

Oh my Lord .... Nice to see you back :):)

[@WECB640]

It is always a joy to watch this master! $20 for that radio is a steal. HNY Glasslinger. Keep up the great work and never stop restoring these antique treasures.

[@nickblackburn1903]

Christ, I forget where I put things very often and I am only 46! Keep doing what you are doing Ron, fascinating as always. Hello to Kitty! I have demonstrated your method of pulling off old stuck knobs from devices several times and it works every time. Thanks!

[@williambabbitt4519]

I’ve really missed you. I’m 71 and have about eight antique radios. The oldest is my grandparents 95 year old Radiola. 😊They’ve all been restored. Wish I were younger so I could learn to repair them. I’ve missed your videos so much and glad you just released this one. Thanks so much for entertaining and educating me! PS: Wife just counted. 16 antique radios. Ooops! Who’s counting when you’re having fun??

[@bradmccartney187]

My Dad had the same soldering iron and small channel lock pliers you have, he made his own volt meter from a kit made by Bell and Howe. I still have the channel lock pliers in my shop. Keep up the great videos.

[@jankarlsson6261]

Thanks for a good start on 2023. Keep up the good work!

[@bblod4896]

It's good to see you at the bench. Happy New Year to you and your family. Keep working, it exercises your mind.

[@dennisqwertyuiop]

kitty nice helper,my dog sits on my lap at bench,untill i do soldering,,very good find,,,happy new year

[@jimdavis6833]

My cat sits on my lap till she decides I've had enough attention from her. She's a Tortie, and she rules.

[@feedle]

If you are actually having cognitive loss PLEASE make as many videos as you can before you lose it. You are a national treasure of knowledge on how old electronics work and how old tubes were made and it will truly be tragic if the information in your brain pan gets lost. Keep making these videos, and keep loving that adorable cat.

[@batman387]

I love these old radios. Thanks for the great video. Good to see you and Miss Kitty:-)

[@swhod2190]

I'm 69 and among KZbin, online and books, I'm repairing old radios and tv's as of 4-5 yrs. ago. You've forgotten more than I'll ever learn. Enjoy the videos, and thanks!

[@dcallan812]

Hope you had a great Christmas and a happy new year. All the parts have to be worth more than $20 And a cute chatty cat ❤ My cat sits on my lap while I solder.

[@lewislisle6082]

Always a great posting. Thanks!!!

[@josephconsoli4128]

Another excellent video and restoration job. You are a genius with these old sets. What a great historic set you have now!

[@DeadKoby]

I can sympathize with remembering the schematic and layout to something, but not where I put those pieces/parts or tools I had just a few moments ago. Seems like many technical people in general have this issue.

Simply amazing and all the best for 2023. Greetings from Germany.

[@alanwheeler3309]

Great video! As an electronic technician for 50 years, I can really appreciate your expertise!!

[@klausphotobaer5754]

Glad to have the two of you back on screen, alive and kicking ! Was beginning to worry what might have to both of you . Another great video of yours. Don't worry too much about your forgetfulness. Guess your brain is busy with all kinda things. Wishing you a very happy New year and keep up the good work👍👍👍

[@uquarosh]

Haven't seen you in a while. Glad you are back. A pleasure to watch you work. Great skill. Looking forward to another video soon.

[@sr633]

20 people looked at the radio in the yard sale and thought "what junk". Ron came by and thought "that unit has promise !".

[@rustyrobinson8027]

I love your channel thanks ❤️

[@hugovale8070]

Im so glad to hear you ron , even if you became a watermelon i will always love and respect you sir . Happy new year for you and kitty . Nice video Take care .

[@ivanduke]

Happy New Years…. I hope you are not having symptoms of Alzheimer. You are very talented at your work. I hope you continue what you’re doing. I certainly hope that you’re not suffering in any way.

[@Timothycan]

Good to see you back, I just love your videos! Fascinating to watch, because you're so multi-skilled. Great to see radios nearly a century old brought back to life. Keep up the good work.

[@stuartjameson6917]

you are an inspiration. much love from the UK.

[@TiptreeJams]

Another excellent restoration. I look forward to your videos. How you explain the technicalities and your ingenuity in fixing them. Thanks for the time you put in to share them with us.

[@sergeaudenaert]

Glad to have you back! Wishing you a safe and tranquil 2023 - make the best of life❤

[@garp32]

36:50 Bondic! Amazing stuff! Very handy in electronics repair for sure. Nice video, Ron. Keep your brain and hands active. It's the best way to slow the progression of mental conditions. Stay sharp!!!

[@chrisingle5839]

I was hoping you were okay. Hadn't seen anything from you in awhile!

[@glasslinger]

Just listed another video a few minutes ago! Happy new year!

[@timhull8664]

@@glasslinger I'm on it!

[@garyrobinson8991]

Terrific, thanks for the New Year’s video !!

[@EsotericArctos]

I think if you keep your mind active you can delay the onset of becoming a vegetable. I really hope it comes later rather than sooner. Really love your videos. You have a unique style and fix up things that not many others do.

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

Happy New year Ron I am sure you will have many more to come - Stay safe

[@joergmalinski2795]

Best Christmas gift to see a new video from you! Thank you Ron! Greetings from Hamburg, Germany

[@repairitdontreplaceit]

happy new years ron , great to see you back again :)

[@chandlerh2]

just came across your channel . Im so glad there is youtube so a person with your vast knowledge and skill can share it with others. My dad was a television serviceman when i was a kid and i picked it up from him . I know enough to get by but its awesome being able to watch you diagnose and repair vintage gear. .

[@tonybruno7917]

Happy New Year great to see you back

[@renatodomingomenarerowe8594]

Congratulations from Santiago - Chile.

[@migsvensurfing6310]

Nice radio. Happy new year and thanks for the amazing uploads you did.

[@FrankJGZ]

Watching the Master at work makes my day thank you, Ron.

[@Wirralguy]

I always know I'm seeing a professional in action when I see a cracked and busted solder reel! Every old school engineer has one on the bench and I think they last forever hence the dilapidated state! Love watching you troubleshoot your way to a repaired item - from the diagnostics through to always having the right (or 'that'll do, close enough') resistor\capacitor etc in the reclaimed trays!

[@dontknowbrian]

Very impressive work you do! You really know your way around those early sets! Thank you for sharing this!

[@frankowalker4662]

Excelent fix. It's nice to have you back and making these wonderful videos. :)

[@Super8Rescue]

Happy New Ron, Happy New Year miss Kitty Puss. Lovely treat to watch this and see you again. Best Wishes to you and madame Kitty Puss for '23 from the UK. So many technical channels using fine tip soldering irons and expensive soldering stations but your big old solder gun always puts a happy smile on my face.

[@RadioRetired]

Thanks for saving another early radio! If it went unsold, it probably would have ended up in the trash.

[@nudebaboon4874]

Brilliant work Ron as always. And a happy new year👍

[@siklane]

Thanks again for your fantastic videos. Love the kitty, you should let him hang out with you when filming, I'm sure we all love to it,

[@remi3741]

happy newyear ron to you and kitty. nice to see a new video from you, and i hope i can enjoy many more from you to come. ill be looking forward to them. to me you are the master of the old stuff restauration. please keep on doing it. many happy and healty years to go i hope.

[@stevehead365]

Good to see you backand a good repair of that old radio. $20, a bargain, no water damage and good transformers. A happy new year to you and here's to many more. Steve.

[@andygoldensixties4201]

great job on that beautiful piece of equipment

[@skip1835]

Wouldn't it be wonderful to have the craftsmanship from those early days (the rheostat alone is a work of art) blended in with some of today's technology - manufacturing today is hell bent on saving every 1/4 of a cent - and it shows imho. Nicely done Ron - thanks for sharing your latest resurrection.

[@davidstacy8314]

Hi Ron your tech friend Dave here hope you had a nice Christmas and New years very nice to see another one of your professional videos you do such good work hope to see another one you're so good at what you do may God bless you and keep you safe always your friend Dave

[@radiotoobs]

Amazingly brilliant videos, just found your channel a couple of weeks ago but have been working my way through viewing them all. The best electronics educational instructor I have ever seen. I learn something with each one of your wonderful videos. I especially like when you show a schematic and you explain exactly how it works, case in point the radio restoration video of a 1920’s homebuilt reflex receiver. You seem to have every tool or machine needed for any job, I envy your workshop. Your a skilled tradesman, great teacher, and electronic genius. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@malekdavarpanah4925]

Happy New Year Ron. Thank you for another great repair job and great Video.

[@metalman4141]

Great to see you back Ron 👏👏

[@tinygriffy]

Thanks for making these Videos ! As long as you don't put your camera away into a safe place everything is fine ! 😅🙈

[@hestheMaster]

What a shrewd purchase you got Ron. A 1921 HR receiver and two stage HZ amplifier . There is a nice one page illustration of how the set works from world radio history in their copy of Radio Digest Illustrated from july 29,1922. Left side of page 6 explains it all and page 7 is the illustration. Nice repairs to all that mishandling throughout its 100 years existence. I do wish you a Happy New Year and many more years of educating us on vintage electronics! Steve

[@qzorn4440]

what wonderful talent in fixing and making so many projects. 🥳 I know many young people that are clueless about most anything, what a waste. 😎 Thanks for the special videos. This is the 1st cat tail radio that I have ever seen. 🤣

[@DeadKoby]

At the same time, there's a good number of youth that want to learn. Find one and share the knowledge. My son wants to learn woodworking... a little different than what I do, but I'm sure as heck going facilitate his learning.

[@lannyreed8863]

So glad to see you back making these videos I sure missed them. Just keep working to keep your mind exercised and you will be ok. I was worried about you not being on for so long. Happy New Year....

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

Thank you for the video it made my day.

[@outthereassociates7155]

Well done Ron. The video quality is excellent in this video, Did you get a new camera?

[@frustro4323]

I'm not far away. May I come over please? Also, 10 years caregiving for my Pops, it's been a labor of love all the while he fades and his mind gets thinner.

[@longhaireddj4]

You are amazing ! I look forward to see and learn on your next video.

[@EngineeringVignettes]

Thanks Ron, nice to see you again. That UV cure resin glue must be the same stuff that those SLA 3D printers run on. A great idea for making quick fixes on transformers and other parts with fine wires. Good idea there. Nice to see the radio working again, cheers and have a good new year.

[@MisterTalkingMachine]

"I put it somewhere that I would not lose it, and then promptly forgot where I put it" I have this problem and I'm 25 I think $20 is pretty darn good for a set this old, don't see them much or at all where I'm from.

[@redneckways1933]

I want one of those radios so bad. Hopefully, one day, I will run across one. So happy to see a new video.

[@AlteSchutze]

Good work!Wishing a health to your masters hands!

[@AIJenkins]

Happy New Year 2023 Ron 🎉

[@W1RMD]

WOW! Great find! Thanks for sharing. DON'T say you'll get Alzheimer's! I know you won't. I forget stuff all the time. Less than 2% of disease is generic. I ten years, you'll have a ton more videos and have to find more space to take on more stuff. We're NEVER too old to pursue what we love. What exactly do any of us plan to do when we get old and "take it easy" anyway ? I'm a Shih Tzu man, which is kinda like a cat!

[@aerodesic1]

If forgetting where you put stuff is a sign of Alzheimer's, then I've been afflicted since I was 10 (and that's more than a few years...)

[@andreacosta74]

Happy new year 2023 Ron! Greetings from Rome 🇮🇹

[@james-5560]

Yay - you're back :)

[@frankowalker4662]

Hi, I just popped in here to see if you are O.K. But as I see from the comments you have left for others, you are fine and very busy. I can't wait for the big roll out of the mystery project. Glad you are well.❤

[@brianbloom1799]

Amazing as always,Ron Happy new Year

[@bblod4896]

Did you start out in radio repair/restoration as a career or was this a hobby? How did you acquire all this knowledge of old time radio?

[@ericklenglet2582]

Madames super vos restauration d'ancien appareil bravos pour ce que vous faite mon père était du métier coincé dans sont Local avec les téléviseurs qu'il montait entièrement.lui.meme les ancien tube de réception était remplie de gaz les diode.et les résistance ne tenait pas le coups et les lampes grille souvent bon courage à vous et merci de vos vidéo

[@FixitFrank]

Hi Ron, love your content as always. Hope you and the cats are well

[@jimwolsiffer4397]

Happy New Year Ron! Glad to see a new video! I have been putting things in a safe place to remember and forgetting where for decades..... I always remember where it was but not where it went. Great work here!

[@paulvandergroen9569]

Happy new year Sir, always a pleasure to be reminded of my childhood.

[@NZHippie]

Great work Ron, the cct diagram has the grid leakage resistor so well spotted, the photos of a previous sale ($400.00) of one of these sets clearly did not have the grid leakage resistor...

[@joee2047]

Hay glad to see a new video from you, glad you're ok. Hope you had a nice holiday season.

[@stangaloski4208]

Your so talented! Keep up the good work.

[@ricknelsonm]

Happy New Year to you, always great video's, lot's , thank you,

[@metalman4141]

Hi Ron, hope you’re doing well. Looking forward to seeing another video from you soon 🇬🇧

[@poncethegayboi]

Just came across your channel. It's ASMR for sure. Enjoy your work.

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

My dad died from Alzheimers. Everyone wondered what was the matter with him he started being really mean to my mother. He was in the kitchen and all of a sudden he picked up a kitchen chair and tossed it through the front window. I don't think you have it stress can make a person forgetful.

[@hectorpascal]

People don't usually die from Alzheimer's - they die with it. But a change in character is quite common. I had 2 very close relatives with it and frankly, death would have been kinder to them. But sadly they were both in good physical health for a long time. 😞

[@landtechnik4k]

as long as he wouldnt throw a tube radio out the Window all is fine

[@bobr8565]

Just a note of thanks for the videos.. you bring enjoyment to many!

[@atari7001]

A recent study found that the majority of Alzheimer’s patients had the presence of herpes class (like shingles/chicken pox) viruses in their brains. Herpes virus replication is down regulated with mega doses of vitamin b12. Some folks have completely put the disease into remission by having b12 injections…

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

Everyone is getting Alzheimer’s lately my father had symptoms right after he got the Moderna vaccine

[@pd3wmzon2wmzworkbench8]

how are You Ronny I hope you are alright i am looking forward to your new video. I know what it is to be ill, my wife is ill for years now I must help her 24/7. Anyway we will pray for you, we think you need it. don't lose hart keep fighting, Jesus is with you always Joe

[@glasslinger]

Hey! I'm doing just fine! Major project going on that is taking up all my time right now. More videos soon!

[@MikeLabauve]

Super happy you back. Why don't you make a tube radio from the parts .. have you see the early German radios .. totally different

[@mtkoslowski]

And thus the LM386 came about. Yesteryear is wonderful isn’t it?

[@amydamon2323]

Ron, I miss you wonderful videos. I've learned so much from you. Hope you are well.

[@glasslinger]

Major project taking all my time right now! More videos coming up in a month or so!

[@pkh4340]

I’ve lost a mother and two brothers to Alzheimer’s….the most recent just before Christmas. I’m not prepared to resign myself to thinking I will become a victim of this heinous malady. I’m a professional Jazz musician, and as such, at age 67 I have no intentions of retiring. I think as long as my mind stays invested in the pursuit of excellence, then I am less and less susceptible. You have a wealth of electronic knowledge….you stay invested in that art. Never assume anything. Best of wishes. I love your videos!

[@hectorpascal]

🤔"I put it somewhere so I couldn't lose it - now I've lost it". That just about describes me too, Ron - EVERY DAY! I've lost count of how many things I now have 2 of, because I had to buy them again. Sadly the cross-modulation performance of those old radio designs just can't cope with modern high power, close frequency spaced radio stations. (But I really doubt you'll suffer dementia all the time you regularly exercise your brain diagnosing and fixing radios). Happy New Year!

[@ericdumptee9084]

Wonderful,Ron, your a GEM !@

[@kfl611]

I just saw 2 clapp easthams for sale on ebay. One was like one I purchased decades ago, it was going for like $400+ the other one was in the $350.00 range. I bet there aren't many clapp eastham amplifiers out there. Thank you for posting this video.

[@K1ZEK]

Happy New Year. Stay well. Leo

[@peterorlov4544]

Sorry to hear about your possible illness, I stopped putting things in a safe place because I could never find them either 😅 Really enjoy your videos I have watched them all and most I have watched multiple times. They give me more of an interest and understanding in old electronics and how they work as I get to see a hands on approach and not just a text with a schematic. Really enjoy the glass blowing videos and making vacuum tubes plus the high voltage transformer is definitely a favourite. Dont really get to see vacuum tubes being made these days and really makes you think about other possibilities and combinations with making vacuum tubes.

[@anderskarlsson9881]

Ha, I was obviously born a vegetable. Happy New Year, Ron.

[@paulkocyla1343]

Awesome as always! And your kitty is super sweet :)

[@nestoraccastelli3950]

Glasslinger you're amazing !!!!!!!!!!