RESTORING A 1930'S PHILCO CLOCK RADIO

[@bharathba4762]

Nice Radio, I haven't seen this type of clock radio before. Great, thank you for your efforts in making the video. Its our fortune to see many different kinds of vintage radios through your channel. The You

[@RobertWardJones]

OK.. Now all you needed is the song "if I could turn back time" playing through the radio as the clock ran backwards at the end. That would be magical!

[@RobertWardJones]

That would be a moment to... Cher

[@15743_Hertz]

Nah. Jim Croce's "Time in a bottle".

[@MrVasile]

I swear I was about to post the same thing! Ha haaa!

[@artie360]

Why is the clock running backwards?

[@RobertWardJones]

@@artie360 Because he forgot to speak forward and had to play the video backwards so we could understand it.

[@xXBURITOOXx]

Wonderful to see your skills. Thank you for sharing and passing on for the future.

[@MAGA_Extremist]

Always nice to see another video of yours. You're the best I know when it comes to messing with all this old stuff. It really does amaze me

[@nickblackburn1903]

I love seeing your cat again, always makes me smile as out cat Lily is very similar, very talkative and needs to inspect everything we are doing. Thanks for the lovely video as always. Keep well. Also, when you were fighting with the signal generator - "Why the hell don't they just put a F***ing knob on it and be done with it!" Made me nearly spit out my tea.

[@atmylab]

Thanks for the awesome video Ron! Your cat is always a treat to see; As for the clock, I worked with one of those some time ago and if I recall correctly every time I cycled the power it would change direction; Could be a fluke but that’s what I recall.

[@goingjag]

Yeah, later on they added a flipper to force it back the other way, ac will do that.

[@marcus3261]

Thank you for the videos you put on KZbin, I love them so much. I also rewatch your videos as well from time to time. God bless you and kitty. 😁🙋👍🇮🇪❤️🇺🇸

[@davidstacy8314]

Hi Ron your friend Dave from up North here your tech friend you get an amazing job restoring that old radio I like all your videos I went to an auction last weekend picked up an old Sims analog meter and an old philco radio they had such class and style can't wait to see another one of your amazing videos you're very talented have a safe summer and may God keep you well and bless you your friend Dave

[@dan96dyna91]

Hope to see more new videos in the near future I really enjoy watching,even tho I can’t comprehend all of the electronic technology You’re videos are comforting to watch Thanks for sharing your incredible knowledge

[@davedoughty1213]

That was an incredible display of your vast knowledge of electronics and electrical technology!!! You have a vast pool of experience and expertise in applications that are awesome!!! I did notice the clock running backwards… maybe that’s your secret… a time machine!!! Well done Glasslinger!!

[@mickael11]

Thanks for sharing with us, since I watch you videos I try to restore old radios and melt glass 😀++

[@mojavepatrol4767]

the little shaft on the left side of the clock back is the starter shaft I think you can spin the works either way with that shaft. I have a late 1920s wall clock with the same works..

[@15743_Hertz]

That is one awesome clock radio! It shows a wondrous blend of old and new for its time.

[@johnwynne-qx6br]

Lovely clock radio and great repair. 😊

[@gianlucarossi4467]

Nice repair, well done, warm greetings from Italy

[@ry491]

Great to see a new video from you when I switched on this morning . Super radio . So unusual . Best wishes from the UK

[@stefanhinrichsen7869]

At the end the second hand runs backwards😆Thank you for sharing your interesting radiorepairs👍

[@kay110]

Its a time machine.!!

[@stefanhinrichsen7869]

@@kay110 👍😁

[@blobscott]

29:04 'Why the h*ll don't they just put a *?!@ knob on there and be done with it!' Haha! If you only knew how many times I've said that about so many modern pieces of equipment! Great video!

[@roneycorrea]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@thefixitgal]

Finally an Update

[@marcus3261]

Thank you so much for responding to my question. Take care of yourself and the cat, God bless you both. 🇺🇲🇮🇪💚🙏🙋😁👍

[@altesradio]

Dear Glasslinger, Thank you very much for making such meaningful videos. They are very inspiring for me((: I'm an ex-electrician and started my childhood hobby of restoring old tube radios about two years ago. I find it enchanting that these treasures are still running like this after so many years. yesterday I finished a Saba Meesrburg w2((: It's quite remarkable how many channels you can get in with this level of selectivity. I thought I would just write to you from Germany near Stuttgart. Please make a lot more videos about it, I would be very happy((: Greetings from Germany.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@resipsaloquitur13]

Bet Carlson passed out when he watched you splice 3in. of wire rather than running new😂 You're awesome, Ron. Please never change.

[@goingjag]

I’m sure he cringes at the big old soldering iron and how Ron reuses old caps. But never see Paul make his own tubes.

[@resipsaloquitur13]

You are correct indeed. I like Mr. Carlson very much. But, I like Ron bc its so much more personable. At least to me anyway. Carlson can overcomplicate the crap out of a grocery bag. But he'll be correct about it. Thats for sure. Prof. Carlson is what I call him most times. 😂

[@goingjag]

@@resipsaloquitur13 Ron cuts right to the chase for sure, but extra huge respect to Ron for making vacuum tubes. You can learn from Carlson, but to be honest I also use his videos to put me to sleep. I actually am a Patreon member of Carlson, the sleep alone is worth it. The fact that I learn electronic stuff is an added plus. I also like Ron's huge inventory of parts, he's got quite the museum going. The cat fart blame game is also entertaining. One thing they have in common, they both make it look a lot easier than it is.

[@sometimesleela5947]

@going I like watching Carlson's stuff too, and like that his work is intended to bring stuff back to reliable working condition. But, yeah, if there's 10 trimpots that need adjustment, he'll tweak all of them to perfection right on camera and I've never made it through a vid without zonking out.

[@gordonwelcher9598]

Mortskye Repair often complains about extended wires. He complains about many things.

[@robtitheridge9708]

great video .i see the clock is going back to the past.

[@polishsharpshooter2876]

That first dress was incredible but the pink top with yellow bra made my day. Great video!

[@Timothycan]

We could all do with a clock that runs backward! Thanks again for a great video.

[@Dennis-uc2gm]

I just hope I'm getting younger as I watch that clock run backwards.👍😅

[@biffedya]

glasslinger rocks....thanks for another excellent video

[@KeritechElectronics]

Hey, loved the rant about those newfangled test gear gimmicks! I like the touchyfeeliness of the old real deal. And we're going back to the future, haha!

[@darrenbaldgridge3067]

great job ron

[@hestheMaster]

Pretty rare model 51 clock radio from 1932. The clock module can spin gears either way so you must set the time forward only or it will run backward. Another cleverly repaired clock and radio there Ron. Too bad there is something rubbing in the speaker cone.

[@electronicantigua]

Nice device, and good job. Regards.

[@ntilewills5679]

Oh man I do love Philco's keep up the great work

[@TerryLawrence001]

I wouldn't be able to resist printing a reversed clock face and running it backwards all the time!

[@PracticallyFixed]

"What's wrong with everyone..?" I wasn't there that day!! I would have definitely bid against you at least for a while. Ha. Nice restore and beautiful too! Interesting IF set up. Cheers

[@Denvermorgan2000]

Wow really nice clock for your collection congradulations.

[@ionzaharia5078]

The way the clock goes , you’ll get younger !

[@BenPrevo]

Good to hear ya - thanks for the video.

[@electronixTech]

This clock reminds me of one my uncle Fred had at the cottage. It was a 1960 Spartus backwards bar clock with a little sign on a chain that you flipped over saying Bar Is Open or Bar Is Closed. The second sweep hand ran backwards, and the clock face numbers were in reverse order. 🙃

[@frankowalker4662]

I had a clock that could run backwards or forwards. It used a (broken) spring loaded mechanism to start it after a power cut, it was 50/50 which way it would go. I would fight for ages with it.

[@geoffquickfall]

29:33 I AGREE! Way to complicated which is why I use my Heathkit circa 1949 for signal generation. Thanks for the video!

[@roberts.3712]

Synchronous AC motor can make clock run backwards for a few reasons...but going back in time isn't so bad....cool radio. 😃

[@WOFFY-qc9te]

There is usually a loose spring tab that rest against the pole cog, if it turns backwards it catches the spring which jogs the pole cog in the correct direction. Nice smooth sweep with this type of movement.

[@goldenboy5500]

Ron found a way to turn back time

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

The clock is going back to the future Ron - stay safe

[@farzinfirozian2722]

What if putting a polarized cap to start it in clock wise direction?

[@petercool]

HELLO MR GLASSLINGER I IN JOY WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS FROM SYDNEY AUSTRALIA IAM AN EX HAM RADIO OPERATER

[@theriverlab]

beautiful repair, thank you

[@marcse7en]

It's amazing how many people have that special something at which they excel. Ron's electrical knowledge is a wonder to behold, and he has an outstanding aptitude for the practical. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what my special skill is? I think I'm probably mediocre at a lot of things! Oh well, never mind. I suppose I excel at mediocrity? 🤣

[@glasslinger]

Possibly you are expert at eating! He, he, he!

[@michaellichter4091]

A very beautiful clock radio and a time machine, the clock runs backwards-a time travel into the past.

[@GracielaBuenavida-dn1kz]

Muy bien por restauralo asus origuenes,bien hecho!!!!!

[@vader0ne]

Did any one notice the clock running backwards?

[@vanharmon3945]

Priceless

[@Joetechlincolns]

Lol!!

[@stephenmusch56]

And he didn't even notice it even when he was applying stain to the front of the case. Bet he noticed it later and said s$%#!!!

[@Joetechlincolns]

@@stephenmusch56 More like, Shit, CAT!!

[@OddJobFix]

Only about a dozen folks that don't read the comments beforehand....

[@garyramsey4275]

Hi Ron. Turning back time, are we? I know you and I are in the same city; I hope you made it through this latest weather event safe and sound.

[@glasslinger]

Lost my big backyard tree. Other than that all went as expected.

[@jamied2108]

Great vid as always. I had to laugh over the menu issue. We still keep a simple setup on the bench along with more modern. I think the older test gear gets used more.. Take care sugar back to television restorations..

[@hernantuduri3102]

Nice radio,😂 !!!!! It's beautiful

[@krz8888888]

I like it, it’s classy

[@chrishristov4482]

It's a magical clock radio. The way it turns it takes you back in time 😆

[@joohop]

Turning Back The Hands Of Time Bless Up

[@KennethScharf]

Clock is running backwards (53:49)

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

Love your cat. I have three that come to my front door I toss cat food to twice a day. They belong to my neighbors but they have safe refuge laying around my yard and getting a free snack. I'm out 32 dollars a month tossing Iams dog food to them 😂

[@glasslinger]

Your neighbor should pick up the bill! Please be aware that cats need certain nutrients that are not found in dog food.

[@LEHTEUROPE]

Watching here host. Great sharing. God bless

[@lusitaniafilms]

I have a stupid Question.. was it me or was the Clock second hand going the wrong direction? Just wondering :)

[@glasslinger]

The clock mechanism is a very early type that will run either direction. I put it backwards in the video to see if anyone would notice!

[@lusitaniafilms]

@@glasslinger I herd you saying that it worked both directions. I was just step by step, When I entered into Electronics repair was in the mid 80's that kind of electronics were still around but dying fast. Thank you for your response :)

[@Denvermorgan2000]

@@glasslinger I saw it at once i thought is the film running backwards for a second..😀

[@davids8449]

@@glasslinger sounds like my BSA Bantam D1 1951 I set the timing wrong and the engine ran backwards........( England )

[@glasslinger]

@@davids8449 Amazing! I had no idea that would work! Seems like the exhaust stroke would happen before the intake stroke. I know a two stroke will run either way but a four stroke is more complicated.

[@hotpuppy1]

At first I thought< AC/DC set until you turned it over and THERE is the power transformer. Pretty deluxe set.

[@donjohnson24]

Hi Ron, nice to see more of you and your wonderful dresses this time, rather than just your hands. Okay?

[@glasslinger]

I goofed the camera zoom. But I wasn't going to redo the whole video! I'm old now but back in my heyday I was quite a looker! (60 years ago!)

[@Farben-X]

Hi, I have an unrelated question, but I think this is the right channel, does anyone know where tu buy proper getter ring for making diy vacuum tube? Maybe not too expensive

[@glasslinger]

The getters are not the problem. It is the RF induction heater to flash them. For getters, buy a bunch of old TV tubes off ebay. Cheapest since you will be breaking them apart. Do not break the tube open until you are immediately going to put the getter on your homemade tube to seal off and get under vacuum. Exposed to air, you have about 5 minutes until the getter is destroyed.

[@Farben-X]

​@glasslinger thanks, so the barium in the getter is stored in a metallic form even before flashing right? Witch are the tube most probable to have an unflashed getter?

[@glasslinger]

@@Farben-X I find the color set regulator tubes like the 6BK4 and the like, and the high voltage rectifiers like the 1B3. Large sweep tubes also have plenty of getter remaining. Don't pay much for the old tubes. They are worth about 25 cents each.

[@bharathba4762]

Hello, I am having a Murphy TA276, in which the speaker CELESTION Speaker is completely damaged, which type of speaker is suitable for replacement. Please guide me. Thank You.

[@glasslinger]

You can find these speakers on ebay for very low prices. That is your best bet.

[@bharathba4762]

@@glasslinger Thank You for your kind support and guidance. 😊🤝

[@spinnerbaitalways]

what outside antenna do you have for those old radios? I need an outside antenna to pick up am stations any suggestions. Thanks!!!

[@spinnerbaitalways]

suggestions from anyone would be appreciated?

[@xnavynuc]

He has a couple antennas of different lengths outside his house. Basically just long wires running around the fascia of the house.

[@xnavynuc]

I’d use at least 30 feet of wire, but if you want the best reception you’d need to make the length a multiple of the wavelength you’re trying to receive.

[@spinnerbaitalways]

@@xnavynuc thanks what size and kind of wire is best ?

[@xnavynuc]

@@spinnerbaitalways Any size wire should work, but it should be heavy enough to hold up to being stretched out over a long distance. I’d go for at least 22 gauge. Even old speaker wire will work if you have enough.

[@bharathba4762]

Hello linger, I need your kind guidance in one of the resistance value. What shall be the reading value of 8200 resistance. In the tone control circuit diagram it is mentioned only 8200, so I am in dilemma. Regards BHARATH Thank You

[@glasslinger]

The convention is if there is no marking the value is in ohms. 8200 would be 8200 ohms, or if it were marked, 8.2K. Or in old fashioned resistors, gray, red, red.

[@bharathba4762]

@@glasslinger Thank You So Much for your kind guidance and support. If you are comfortable, please drop the Email ID, I will send the Circuit diagram, it will be helpful for you to suggest the proper resistance value. I have undertaken the restoration of my 1970s ECL82 stereo valve amplifier, so that I am kindly seeking your kind guidance and support, please. Regards BHARATH Thank You

[@miketurnner1351]

Hello have you made any more videos? i want to make sure your still with us and doing ok....

[@therabbitchannel2059]

Do you have a fiberglass pencil for corrosion?

[@dan96dyna91]

Is your workshop in the basement,I would imagine it would be much cooler on your hot days in Texas

[@glasslinger]

No basement. Water table here is about 2 feet down. It would flood. My shop is in the garage, sweltering hot in summer and icy cold in the winter.

[@chrisingle5839]

I think Shango066 has one of these in the pipeline, too!

[@miasmaki]

How mich vacum is in your gomemade vacum tubes

[@glasslinger]

After several days the getter takes the pressure down to 10-7 torr or better.

[@fadhil2024]

We have missed you, my friend, for a long time. Are you okay?

[@glasslinger]

Yes. Busy. More videos soon!

[@RG-li5zq]

Yay, a new video.

[@bones007able]

An old clock maker's trick... lube the clock with 1 drop of dishwashing detergent and 1 drop of water ...oil will gum the works up

[@SA0BUX]

What model is that complicated signal generator ?

[@CraigLong]

Why is the clock going backwards?

[@brianamyotte3866]

How do you decide the size of fuse to use?

[@fadhil2024]

Hello my friend, a question: Why does the radio take about half a minute to turn on before the sound is turned on?

[@glasslinger]

The vacuum tubes have a heating element called "filament" that has to heat up to red hot. This takes about a half minute from turning on the power.

[@fadhil2024]

@@glasslinger 🌹

[@suzakule]

why am i hearing Huey Lewis & The News - Back In Time? :P

[@oscarjaque7873]

Hola donde puedo encontrar tela o paño para un par de radios tipo catedral.

[@Endoplasmic-Reticulum]

Why do some people just use all caps in messages? Is it so they don’t have to worry about using proper word format or is it because they are screaming everything? I guess it takes too much effort to properly type something?

[@goingjag]

Some people honestly don't know it's considered shouting, but I suspect the person you are referring to is just obnoxious and is oblivious to using caps lock. The all caps is just another reason to ignore them.

[@LutzSchafer]

These old synchronous motor clocks used to have a little string pulley to start. I wonder why this one doesn't

[@PracticallyFixed]

That's interesting - I didn't know that. Thanks

[@321CatboxWA]

I hope you live as long as you want!

[@willrobbinson]

its a clock that goes back to the future, seems to work well for a trf set , we dont see any of this stuff down in AUSTRALIA

[@ricardosalesdemello4130]

Ohh yeah! Glaslinger, esse é um lindo Radio Relógio, nossa meu amigo eu adorei , pois adoro os antigos,, ah sim glaslinger, adoro ver também a 🐱 oncinha, ela é muito bonitinha por outro lado, amo ver os seus vídeos Ohh yeah! Glaslinger, that's a beautiful Clock Radio, my friend, I loved it, because I love the old ones, oh yes Glaslinger, I also love seeing the leopard 🐱 print, it's very cute on the other hand, I love watching your videos

[@ricardosalesdemello4130]

Oh! yeah! Glaslinger, esse é um lindo Radio Relógio gostei de ver funcionando Oh! yeah! Glaslinger, that's a beautiful Clock Radio I like to see it working

[@321CatboxWA]

Very nice !

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

would have enjoyed hearing some more radio noises... the clock? just make a sticker with reversed numerals and all good lol

[@basilsaverimuttu682]

Seconds hand going wrong way round

[@frankowalker4662]

I'm with you Ron. They make some equipment far too complicated to use.

[@TheTreegodfather]

No doubt about it. This heat lately is.. oppressive. 🔥💀🔥

[@TheTreegodfather]

And I agree 1000% about the cascading menu BS in modern gear. That's why I like old tube gear.

[@metalman4141]

Hope you’re ok Ron !

[@claudiomarin9676]

Clock going backwards

[@Madness832]

I couldn't imagine tryin' to put that by my bedside!

[@darrenbaldgridge3067]

have you had any bad weather out there ron?

[@xnavynuc]

He’s in Houston, so he gets plenty of bad weather, which usually means excessive heat & humidity, but it occasionally means floods. He doesn’t air condition his whole house, so he’s pretty used to the heat.

[@polishhotdog933]

Even clocks go both ways these days….😂

[@ricardosalesdemello4130]

Por outro lado, eu adoro os seus vídeos On the other hand, I love your videos

[@phonotical]

Who, who would have taken the clock out and replaced it with a modern movement, and not just gotten either r anew radio, or not gone to the ass boring trouble of dismantling a quartz clock 😑 agh The price was a steal considering, I can't imagine what the shipping would be if that had been an ebay deal ☠️

[@dd313car]

Funny ! clock runs counter-clockwise. How is it possible ?

[@wolframtichy1777]

It is special!