RESTORING AN ANTIQUE CASTLE SPEAKER

This session we restore an old 1920's cone speaker with a castle on the front. These are very collectible and quite expensive if in good condition.

[@MichaelOfRohan]

I pray to god you give an honest soul an honest interview before the cows come home. We dont live forever Ron I think it would touch a lot of people to know your life story.

[@markhodgson2348]

The Bob Ross of radio restoration

[@phonotical]

I don't know man,I never see bob paint no green people 😂

[@stephenbarlin2314]

Bob Ross with 10x the knowledge, technical expertise and intelligenigence.

[@phonotical]

The bush in top could be a tree,but having seen and grown up around castles my whole life,you see all sorts of things,bushes and trees growing out of a crack in the stone 30ft in the air!

[@CrazyLabs]

I've never seen this kind of speaker before! Very interesting, and good job!

[@2509498788]

Very creative woman. I've been following you for yrs.

[@crappyatlife]

Clearly a dude in a dress

[@cyndicorinne]

Another beautiful restoration, with a dose of education and humor, from one of my favorite electronics KZbinrs!

[@adrianrevill7686]

I have just found your channel and i am binge watching them. You are great on so many levels. I would love to know how those drivers are constructed, if you ever fancy doing a stripdown of a driver I would be there to watch it.

[@proluxelectronics7419]

Ron, you need to set up a way to buy you a coffee, I'd rather throw a few dollars your way, more entertaining than Netflix and the other repeat subscriptions.

[@sergeaudenaert]

I would definitely buy Ron a coffee ❤

[@redneckways1933]

Glasssinger you always have the coolest things.

[@gregdavidson1990]

Thanks for the entertainment and inspiration. I'm only in my lower 40s and love these old tv's and radios. Sure would love to learn more old tricks of the trade from someone like you. I never thought I would see another unique individual like you, like myself were this stuff comes as common since. I'm very impressed with your tube making videos. I hope you have more videos coming soon and are doing well!!! I truely believe there are not many people that know basic electronics left in the US especially younger. I'm in Alabama wish I were near Houston. Thanks Greg

[@OverUnity7734]

I learn something new every day. If I were walking past one of those, I would not have know what they are.

[@tonybruno7917]

Thank you for another upload video I love your passion restoring old TVs and radios pre-war stuff thank you

[@sa8die]

you truly are an expert in restoration,.,. love your videos,.

[@moeganim3509]

thank you , the most beautiful speaker ever. tha was fantastic.

[@hestheMaster]

Tower Castle Cone speaker made by Tower Manufacturing Corp. of Boston , MA. I encourage you to look up more info on it and two other types like it as it is very rare to even see a complete one. Seen one without the upper circle part and was sold as a doorstop of all things. Fun piece to see painted and is a great restore job. So Ron will do the ship called the Adventurer next. Cool stuff Ron.

[@davidstacy8314]

Another amazing video Ron can't wait to see the next one you're the best on the internet you have such style and talent can't wait to see you do the next speaker may God bless you and keep you safe always your friend Dave

[@solOcure]

IMPRESIONANTE RESTAURACIÓN, FELICIDADES. UN SALUDO DESDE ALICANTE

[@frankowalker4662]

I'm always awestruck by your tallent. Thank you for these wonderful restoration videos.

[@zx8401ztv]

What a difference, from a rusted bit of nothing to a colourful speaker :-D I bet the kitty was impressed :-D

[@davidportch8837]

Another wonderful project Ron... Never seen one of those before. How on earth do you know all of this stuff? ... amazing..

[@stangaloski4208]

That was really cool to watch. Your teasing leg shots drive me 🤪

[@sheep1ewe]

Thank You Ron, this was fun to watch, i really do look forward to the ship!

[@spacecase0]

This reminds me of a family story, my grandfather paid attention to something his brother said about how television would be a thing. So my grandfather was the first one to buy a television in the town of Fresno. I swear Fresno used to be a lot better than it is now. Anyway, his brother was fascinated by all of this well before it ever happened. Sadly my grandfather's brother died of syphilis and horrible agonizing pain. The era before antibiotics might seem kind of perfect to a lot of people, but remember just what those people's lives were like

[@peterjameson321]

Masterful. Thank you for yet another great restoration video Ron!

[@Deipnosophist_the_Gastronomer]

Those are really nice looking speakers.

[@Ale.K7]

Amazing job! Looking forward to the ship speaker!

[@zakaria1514z]

That's fantastic, great job!

[@300poundbassman]

Wicked cool nice work!

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

Awesome work.

[@josephconsoli4128]

Very nice work as always. Much learned!

[@lotsabirds]

That is Fantastic!

[@johnthomas4868]

This looks really cool!

[@Scodiddly]

Nice job! That speaker looks amazingly cool.

[@richardsmith7783]

Very nice work my friend!!!

[@roneycorrea]

Another cool video! Keep going, Ron!

[@orionfl79]

Hmm... For the ship I wonder if there's a sort of gradient fabric which fades from blue to light blue that could give sort of a sky effect?

[@WECB640]

Stellar! Positively stellar work. When that black velvet went on my mouth dropped. Keep up the GREAT work!

[@Theoobovril]

Nice work, Ron, the speaker looks fantastic.

[@nanar13]

Super boulot bravo👍👍👍

[@dennisqwertyuiop]

your a artist at paint and electronics,,very nice

[@TheTemporalAnomaly]

That paint job looks better than factory! Great job as always.

[@canberradogfarts]

As always, thank you.

[@qzorn4440]

sweet castle speaker restoration. ⚔ it looks like Wizard of Oz Dorothy and Toto would be skipping up the castle road. 🎪🎭 thanks a lot. 😻

[@thomasswenson5382]

Wow! I just had to post for the first time here. What an unusual speaker. Remarkable restoration, Ron!

[@ingussilins6330]

Tought ship speaker need play BBC shipping forecast theme ( sailor by ).

[@GreyRockOne]

Very Nice! Thank you!

[@Audion]

Very informative!

[@priestblood]

Great video Ron,losing the glue stick has happened to me alot will a lot of tools too.one minute there in your hand next there nowhere to be seen in months later nowhere where you had it ,lol.

[@alexserafim3179]

Você e muito caprichoso obrigado por posta mais um vídeo

[@colfaxpowers6829]

My fiancé and I love your videos! It’s great to have a person to watch who’s not only into these old radios and televisions but is also trans! Too many people into this hobby are off putting especially to queer people, I guess it’s probably got something to do with how bitter and macho they act but it is hard to place. We really appreciate you Rhonda 💞 much love hope you’re well. -Colfax & Elliott

[@jimburns348]

Excellent!

[@celsoneves2368]

Top beauty!.

[@cyndicorinne]

🎉My wish came true and I got a new restoration video from Glasslinger this Sunday!

[@moristo]

WOW that loudspeaker model ever exists in this world, this is the first time I know it.

[@Tesla_Radio]

Dobrá práca . 👍

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Thanks

[@atmylab]

Hi Ron, I always enjoy your videos, have learned much from you; I hope that you can make many, many more in the future; question; at 18:30, is that a robot project in the upper right of the screen?

[@chrisingle5839]

I'd think a blue velvet might look better for the ship, perhaps? Ship sailing on the sea in sunlight?

[@daveharr7969]

Thinking on the same plane. I would try a red velvet. Maybe a burgundy red. The black washed out the roof tops.

[@Joe-ep9lk]

SWEET new vid :):)

[@proluxelectronics7419]

In England, we took inspiration from the American market, but nothing that exciting, anyone for Bakelite. 😄😄

[@lambertax]

It's nice to use the ukrainien blue and yellow for the flag. It's in the mood ;)

[@Okurka.]

Those are IKEA colors.

[@xnavynuc]

Glad to see that you’ve saved another “doorstop” speaker! If I remember right, you have a couple other ship versions of these, right?

[@glasslinger]

Yes. I have three different ship versions. They are incredibly expensive, several hundred bucks each!

[@timdshader]

Ron, What weight of paper or card stock are you using for the cone? The original Tower Castle Cone Speakers had no color to the metal and the speaker cord went through a small grommet in the cone near the bottom. Interesting and creative modification you've done.

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

Looks like it was cold in the workshop.

[@phonotical]

I'd loved to have seen how it looked before,and how they were originally

[@ShadowsOnTheScreen]

Another fun video, but I felt like I came in during the middle of it. No before pics, or what happened to the original speaker?

[@glasslinger]

It was just an iron frame when I got it. No data available or I would have included it.

[@jasonnielsen6886]

I would of had the metal electroplated or dipped in a platting bath that way it would of been of jewelry quality and also included a clear resin finish

[@canberradogfarts]

P.S. Could you share/create a bibliography for your crafts? Tube building to speakers?

[@loyeantleyjr.8646]

🥰😍🥰

[@krz8888888]

So the cone has no suspension on these ? Just resting on the rim ?

[@glasslinger]

That's it! I put a few gobs of heat glue to make it a bit more robust. These were definitely not hi fi speakers!

[@krz8888888]

@@glasslinger crazy but it makes for easy construction that's for sure

[@Clancydaenlightened]

8:25 color temperature of the shop lights and camera sensor, you want something that has the same or somewhat higher color temp as natural sunlight, the one thing tungsten filament and halogen lights do, that LED cant, and do it cheep!

[@Clancydaenlightened]

looks like fluorescent or led lighting

[@Clancydaenlightened]

well if you can make vacuum tubes, you can make filament lightbulbs and halogen bulbs cheep

[@shortwaverPL]

i wish to see list of yours skills, point after point :) it will be i think about ten A4 pages in arial 4px font :D

[@krz8888888]

Thanks! For 13$ this kit sure does the business. What can you get for 13$ these days...

[@MB-hv3ic]

sin bobina mobil 👍 🎥👏

[@jockoharpo2622]

Where is the video of the speaker working?

[@infinitecanadian]

Why did those holes in the original frame need to be tapped?

[@glasslinger]

They had rusted up.

[@infinitecanadian]

@@glasslinger Ah, I see.

[@nutsnproud6932]

It looks like the cat was painted too. I thought the cat was ginger.

[@glasslinger]

Yes. I started it years ago but lost interest in it. Too many irons in the fire! It will sit there till I croak I guess!

[@metalman4141]

Is this an English speaker ?

[@Audion]

No, USA market around 1925-1927

[@jazbell7]

Wow, you can have an antique castle stereo sound system. Just be sure to only play modern mumble rap music.

[@richardsmith7783]

So Miss, When is our next video coming? soon i hope!!!

[@michaelcicatello1116]

Why do you wear women’s clothes 😮

[@glasslinger]

I like frilly clothes. In the USA you can choose what style of clothes you wear. Where you live, it is dictated to you what you must wear, even if you happen to not like it!

[@Clancydaenlightened]

look what dressing drag means

[@luminousfractal420]

​@@glasslinger ✊😊

[@hundeschrotter1227]

Ron, sometimes I yearn for the days when I was something else than just your cat. Is there a kill switch for this humungous bullshit somewhere? Not to put down your work...

[@glasslinger]

There is the "back" button at the top left corner of the screen. Exits the bullshit instantly!

[@hundeschrotter1227]

... and your beloved baby is not yet here. It's gonna be Gigatons.

[@hundeschrotter1227]

I'm living in hell ATM. Not that I wish you there, sir.

[@hundeschrotter1227]

It's coming, you %#$$*@^*(.