Where Is Mr. Carlson's Lab? What's Going On?

Find out whats happening, and enjoy a slide show too! To learn electronics in a very different and effective way, and gain access to Mr Carlson's personal designs and inventions, visit the Mr Carlson's Lab Patreon page here: / mrcarlsonslab
#restoration #electronics #repair

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

To learn electronics in a very different and effective way, and gain access to Mr Carlson's personal designs and inventions, visit the Mr Carlson's Lab Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/MrCarlsonsLab

[@Audion]

👍🌎

[@Daveyk021]

Is this in the big (huge) garage you acquired?

[@XPFTP]

and no time for radio.. would be cool to see the station setup. toss a tuner on the 369. 73 oldman

[@mikesmith-po8nd]

Now I know why there's hardly anything to be found at hamfests anymore! I can just see Mr. Carlson hopping down from his 18-wheeler and asking "How much for everything?"

[@edwardskoda2409]

Is this in your basement or a separate building? After I saw the big space heater, I thought it might be a separate building because I'd never seen a service garage heater in a basement.

[@mevinson]

I am 70+ years young and I was a Torpedo repairman while in the U.S. Navy in the 60's, 70's and 80's. We used to tear down and reassemble the "fish" in total darkness and under water and even while travelling beneath the waves of a hurricane. Because the lives of the whole crew may depend on whether or not you could do your job under all circumstances and trials. Having a well equipped station to repair is utmost. Space is a premium that is to be cherished. I love that you are never satisfied and that you are always looking for a better solution to facilitate your repairs, dissections and inventions. Keep up the good work you so enjoy!

[@swedishpsychopath8795]

Actually you are wrong.

[@unlokia]

@@swedishpsychopath8795 Why would he be “wrong”? That’s a daft response to an intelligent comment.

[@swedishpsychopath8795]

@@unlokia You are wrong!

[@fatfreddy4176]

Am I wrong?

[@swedishpsychopath8795]

@@fatfreddy4176 99% of the times. The remainding 1% when you think your better half is cheating on you - you are right.

[@metalbill]

I’d love a history of Mr Carlson. How he started, what he did for work and schooling, up to this point. Also would love a tour of Mr Carlson’s mansion.

[@dougtaylor7724]

He is missing out on big bucks. I would pay $2500 for a week long stay there!

[@Wtfinc]

This is probably his basement. He has so many labs and it all seems to be on the same property. I need a Mr.Carlson MTv Labs/Cribs

[@keithv708]

Yes I would to

[@brianclimbs1509]

I want to know his callsign so I can try to talk to him on the air!

[@timsmith428]

@@brianclimbs1509 ya, me too!

[@adamkelly5478]

At first I watched Mr Carlson because of the relaxing tone and satisfying electronic repairs. But after watching for a few years I find myself able to do some simple electronics almost by osmosis. Now my goal is to setup a small electronics bench for myself where I can maintain and service my own electronic musical equipment. At which point I will definitely be joining the patreon to take advantage of the amazing test equipment inventions. Thanks for the entertainment and enthusiasm, Mr Carlson!

[@mikekrieger8171]

That is cool. It's fun to set up a repair bench. I am 80 and have always had a bench.

[@andrewskater8813]

This sounds a bit like me! unfortunately age seems to be preventing the osmosis!

[@Destroy_Communism]

I wonder what this guy did in his working life to enable the acquisition of all this gear and the nice place to put it to use. And to have the time to produce such wonderful videos for all of us is also something few can carry out. I commend Mr Carlson’s Lab for his contributions to the community.

[@ronaldsantosjapan]

He does mention going to a lot of HAM swap meets

[@jerrycarden7280]

You never cease to amaze me, Paul! I don't know where you get the energy and TIME, but I have enjoyed watching your constant examples of incredible knowledge (and sense of humor).for many years, although most is beyond my technical understanding. Thanks again for educating and/or entertaining us all!

[@lvstofly]

He gets it from the "³∆±∞³®". I was wondering what his power 💸 is?

[@markphilpot8734]

Good for you Mr Carlson. You just take your time and get it the way you want because your long timers know you’re a one man band. Cheers Paul!

[@EEVblog]

Incredible new space! Is this at home or a commercial space?

[@christopherjbutler]

So glad to see you! I know the struggle, been doing something on a MUCH MUCH smaller scale with my home recording studio over the past 30 years. Hope this is close to home like your last garage based lab was, you know, short commute and all. Best of luck and good fortune to ya!

[@Dennis-mq6or]

Well done! My bench was 24 feet long by 4 feet deep for the same reasons as expressed in your video. I wanted some workspace left after I installed all the test equipment. I also had a 2 foot by 24 foot shelf for more equipment, but was not smart enough to angle the equipment down in my direction to see their front panels without glare as you did.... At 77 years old I think I have lost about 1/2 of my original IQ, 90% of my hearing, 50% of my sight, 80% of my muscle mass, and about 50% of my manual dexterity. So these days I pretty much only live vicariously through watching your videos. Without you, (and Uncle Doug who also works on old tube equipment and old cars), I would no longer have any use for the internet! I am very glad to see you expanding because Doug is getting old like me and starting to slow down too.... Please keep up the great work so us old techs can relive the best parts of our lives through watching your videos! Dennis O. Frankfort, Illinois

[@hestheMaster]

I'm totally speechless at the amount of work you have accomplished with the new shop in a rather short space of time. When finished I bet it will be easy peasy to make high quality KZbin videos. Hopefully the learning never ends.

[@InssiAjaton]

Here is a guess from an old audio hobbyist. I don't think your echo is so much due to still missing shelf fillers. From the view it looks like the main echo would happen between the ceiling and the floor. Assuming you don't want a big floor mat, you could try to do some padding on the ceiling. I happen to have experience about some excellent material that we used at the campus "studio". That cost essentially nothing and was meeting all our needs. Talking about egg crates. At that time the common egg crates were for 4 by 5 eggs, or even bigger. Anyway, the base and the mirroring lid worked marvels, when glued to the brick wall, or actually on top of the flat, painted plaster. 😊😊

[@hubbsllc]

Actual egg crates are a horrible fire hazard and don't work all well. They diffuse high frequencies but don't absorb much. There are plenty of companies that make far better acoustic absorption materials that have fire ratings.

[@sincerelyyours7538]

@@hubbsllc Few companies, however, make absorption materials for free. I applaud the use of materials that would otherwise go into the trash so long as they don't end up making your place look "trashy". Perhaps there's an inexpensive spray-on liquid that could help lessen the fire hazard posed by egg-cartons?

[@Milkmans_Son]

@@sincerelyyours7538 The polar opposite of free is more like it.

[@BretFrohwein]

or he could go buy a couple of area rugs @ IKEA for $60 each.. ;-)

[@hubbsllc]

@@BretFrohwein I was going to suggest that too. Area rugs over hard floor make a huge difference to room acoustics.

[@IanSlothieRolfe]

You don't need to worry about the wireless, i can't really detect noticable echo, although when you have things sorted I suspect it will sound "tighter". It will be so much better for you to have more space, and more flexible space too. Looking forward to the new content thats coming up! It really pleases me that you're restoring all this older equipment, its so easy for such a big part of history to deteriorate to the point its unrecoverable, and then part of history is lost forever.

[@matthenderson]

Thanks for the update! Love the videos.

[@nigelhall6714]

I love Mr Carlson's Lab. You do a fantastic job teaching us all about repair and reconditioning of equipment. I'm delighted to see you expand and grow. 🙂

[@donl1846]

Nice to hear from you Professor Carlson and thank you for your updates. I really like your new lab setup and all the gear you have, awesome !! I notice your chairs are all ergonomically correct as well while you work at the bench, sure keeps the lower back discomfort level at a minimum. Look forward to your up-and-coming videos.

[@Fastball115]

Just wanted to say thank you for your channel and videos. I found your channel while trying to self-teach electronics repair, and even though I'm more interested in modern tech, your channel helped me to get to grips with the basics very quickly and really supplemented my understanding. I also have a new appreciation for old radio receivers! I never knew they would be so interesting.

[@daveme3582]

If Dave of EEVblog hasn't said so yet, Im sure he will approve and say great job on the new lab. Amazing work. Super jelly coming from my very humble lab. Keep up the great work!

[@JonathanMLParker]

What an amazing new lab space, it looks absolutely awesome and well worth all of your hard work. Really looking forward to your upcoming video series.

[@WoodyofTulsa]

we miss you and your videos. from a retired Cable TV company manager and VP and KIFHSC! Woody in Tulsa, OK>

[@insAneTunA]

Congrats with the new workspace, it looks really good. You even have enough space for a workbench with wheels for even larger projects. The only thing that I can say about the audio quality is that I can hear you very well, and that is good enough for me. Your collection is truly amazing. Museum quality and quantity. I am looking forward to watch your new videos. 👍

[@EsotericArctos]

You've worked so hard, and it is really starting to pay off. The microphone sounds really good already. You are really close with it. The new lab looks amazing and I really look forward to continuing the adventures with you when you are ready. In the meantime, I can binge watch your old videos until you are ready for new content :).

[@DJPhantomRage]

My good friend N7RCA converts old broadcast transmitters into the ham bands as well. I always wanted an old transmitter myself. Have had a love for radio stations my whole life and when I hear others share the same for the equipment it always makes me happy.

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

What an awesome new shop. This will make things soo much easier. Thanks for the update Mr. Carlson. Bet you're totally stoked on your new workspace. Can't wait to see it set up.

[@googleantispy3850]

Thanks for the update! I think you'll find the lav mic more immune to room noise than the large diaphragm studio mic. Couple that with the awful lossy audio codec used by KZbin and even more background echo and room reverb is lost. Then there's the typical lo-fi sound bars/computer speakers many of us use to watch these videos, which tend to lose still more background noise. (I keep the fancy soffit-mounted studio monitors in the audio post room. I don't watch vids in there!) Finally, for spoken word, a 12 to 24 dB/octave high-pass going as high as 120-150 hz can remove a lot of "acoustic sin" from the space and punch up intelligibility. (I've been a location and studio recording engineer for 55 years. Your audio is fine for the intended purpose. :) )

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

You know your stuff! It's nice to read.

[@dammonbutler6951]

My goodness it's been quite a journey to your newest lab hasn't it!. Hopefully this new space will serve you well for a long time. Congratulations on getting it to this point! Looking forward to seeing all your content from your new amazing space!

[@Aerospace_EdC]

Mr Carlson it's great you have a larger and better shop to work in !!! Can't wait for all the new projects ahead !!!

[@55commander]

The summer of 1968 I took a class from Spokane Community College in basic electronics in preparation for going into the Navy and Submarines. We used Tektronix 502 scopes and that same scope was the standard used in the Navy on our missiles and support equipment.

[@theguitaramptech]

OMG. I am exhausted just seeing the amount of work to set up that new lab. And, you have given me a big dose of workshop envy!

[@terrym1065]

Awesome Mr C👍👍 Totally happy for you, more room to breath makes life a little easier. Can see the work going on moving, positioning, situating..never ending with that much equipment. Going to absolutely be the bomb when you're ready to commence operations. Thanks for this update, going to be a good year it seems. Enjoy!

[@michaelcalvin42]

I admit that I was wondering why your video uploads were slowing down. I'm excited to see what you end up restoring on this new bench! I'd definitely love to see TVs and industrial electronics restored. Keep up the good work! Thanks for all of your videos over the years!

[@cuteswan]

It looks fantastic. BTW It didn't seem like a long time to me. I know that when we see a 2 or 3 hour restoration video it's actually many many days of long work going on, even before the editing and posting. So again, thanks for all you do.

[@ricardorothfeld826]

Congrats, Mr Carlson, excellent new installations, awaiting new videos soon. Hugs from Brasil.

[@flashchrome]

This is awesome. Exiting to watch the process too.

[@genestatler2514]

Thanks Paul, for the great tour of your amazing labs. I'm really looking forward to watching you do your magic with the old electronics. Regards from Tennessee.

[@BogdanO45]

Great layout of probably everyone’s dream electronics lab! Thank you for the update and we are looking forward to your exquisite detailed and complete restorations of iconic electronics.

[@MrEdwinHubble]

Neato! I"m really excited about the new lab! Can't wait for the restoration videos. When I saw that tektronix scope collection, I could only think that you single handedly saved a whole electronics era from getting into a scrapyard.

[@RegLeister-jz4gd]

I am a ham and have enjoyed electronics design and prototyping for over 50 years. But I had just a dual band lab quality scope and a small portable one and all of the necessary rf and audio generators, variacs and some that I designed. But NOTHING close to the collection of scopes and inventory that you have amassed! Amazing! Great videos. I am in a retirement home now and enjoy watching your latest adventures under the chassis. Reg

[@ObiWanBillKenobi]

Pro-level doesn't even begin to describe all this. 😎 I'd be jealous if I knew what more than a handful of these instruments do.

[@bwithrow011]

Mr. Paul Carlson is actually Dr. Paul Carlson! He is one of a kind! He is one brilliant genius! Many congrats on your new lab Paul! Looking forward to your new videos, but still like the old ones. I worked with big Tektronics scopes on carts back in 1966!

[@Subgunman]

A PHD IN Electrical Engineering?

[@bwithrow011]

@@Subgunman Electronics Engineering

[@EdmilsonJuniorRJ]

Sir, you are truly an inspiration. The amount of care and quality and organization... Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

My pleasure!

[@thomashowe855]

Fantastic work! Looking forward to see what you can do with this progress. Good luck!

[@bradboardwell8295]

Absolutely awesome 👍🏼 can't wait for the future projects that you will accomplish. Your videos are like an old friend. Thank you for everything in the past, and for future videos. You are awesome!!!

[@kttkttkt]

Your tektronics collection photo is SURREAL!! If I havent known this chanel for over 6 years, I wold insist it is render.

[@voxframe2259]

I was genuinely worried about you Mr Carlson. I’m glad to hear you’re doing great and working on ramping up. Sadly I’m on the other side of the country, otherwise I’d gladly offer to lend a hand carrying some of that gear for you. You do so much for us, I wish there was a way to lend a hand and take a load off your shoulders. Thank you again for all you do, and best wishes for the new lab!!!!!

[@omniyambot9876]

This is so exciting Paul, your equipments looks so good. Hoping to see more of your projects.

[@richardclark8550]

Thanks Mr. Carlson, for the update! We fans applaud your excellence in taking the mystery out of electronics…. My/our best to you in your new lab and forthcoming projects. Always a pleasure to see a new video…. Thank you.

[@FordSeniorMaster]

AWESOME Paul! Absolutely AWESOME! Perfect place for "The Tube Master"! Patrick

[@JanBruunAndersen]

I am not an electronic wizard, but I do appreciate the effort and love you put into restoring old equipment. Restoring not only the inside but also the outside.

[@stigbengtsson7026]

Good Luck from Sewden, I have ben working as a radio/tv repair man, but I have never seen anything like youre place 😅 You really go "all in". Youre sound is good Youre picture to There is Nothing like this. SB. mr Carlsons Lab

[@spectrexiii5529]

Very nice, Mr. Carlson. I'm interested in radio, electronics, electrical, mechanical, and automotive. I'm experienced, but not as well as you. I would definitely be honored to work under you with respect. I'll continue to follow your channel.

[@stevenewhook6967]

Thank you for the update. Looking forward to the new look.

[@minilab9030]

Bench evolution involves moving heavy equipment from A to B, and when the new bench is ready, from B to C. Exhausting. Good job.

[@AJMjazz]

The new lab looks great, Paul! Looking forward to videos from the new lab.

[@highvoltagemayhem3345]

Just recently ive been able to start construction of my first labs, one for chemistry and one for vintage electronics repair. Ive done my best to keep up with your channel as I grew up over the years. I just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration wonderful content you produce.

[@JaySmith-cd1ln]

Heck yeah! The audio is great as you walk around in the new area 👍

[@mikehannaford4041]

What a space you have there, absolutely fantastic and the radio mic is such a great idea too. I look forward very much to seeing all of your future projects, the way you present your videos and clarify those things which become quite theoretical (to me anyway) really is very good and also shows your immense knowledge. Thank you.

[@dffabryr]

Wow!!! Congratulations ... what an amazing lab !!! It fits great to an incredible Electronic Engineer!!!

[@raymitchell9736]

Looks like a great Lab space... 16' WOW... that's incredible. I've recently had my backyard torn out and new landscaping and a shed that I'm going to use as a mini electronics workspace, old 80's Commodore computer setup, and electronics storage... and that is probably 0.001 of a taste of what it must be like in your space... But it feels great when it's done! I look forward to seeing new videos in the new lab.

[@stuartstephens]

At my first job out of engineering school we had several of those big old Tectronics oscilloscopes in the lab. On cold winter morning they got turned on first thing to help warm the place up.🙂

[@RoSi4You]

I wish you the best of luck in your new lab. I admire your precise work and thought process behind it. Thank you.

[@gabrielleeliseo6062]

Don’t kill your back out, Mr. C! Excited to see a show in the new setup. Looks great! 😊

[@PurityVendetta]

Wow, what a beautifully put together workspace. I can't wait for the new videos!

[@FelicianaDelacruz]

What an amazing new Lab. It's organized really great, thank you for sharing the update and I sure look forward to seeing the new lab in action. Happy Holidays to you!

[@m3ntalify]

Wow! Beautiful new lab! Really gorgeous, well done!

[@thanosthedwarf]

Love the new setup Paul! Slightly jealous but amazing work done and thought through as always! Looking forward to some new content from the new Lab.

[@larrybud]

The Amelda Marcos of tek scopes!! Also, the only good thing about winter is that I will then have time to get back into electronics and binge-watch all the videos from this past summer!

[@danielyazbek9910]

Perfect!!! Cant wait the new lab videos!!!!! Brazil fan!

[@CT1ELP]

Good Luck ! I whish you all the best with the new Lab.

[@Puttertorium]

Thank you for the update! I’ve been waiting for the grand receivers, I’ve come into an R-388 and a 390 and I’m excited to see you tackle one. Cheers and 73!

[@danielmarek4609]

Had no doubt that you were still going to be here. Can't wait to see the new videos out of the revised Mr. Carlson's Lab. Look forward to seeing you restore a very old TV one day.

[@gfighter2400]

I can’t wait for more of those wonderful electronics repair videos, Mr Carlson! Incredibly interesting stuff!

[@christiancarassai9540]

Whoooaaaaa!!! Ho my God! Every lab and the storage area!!!! Unveliable! Did you ever think of guided visitors? This is electronics dreamland!!! Congratulations!!!

[@tallperson9422]

What an amazing lab! Looking froward to your future videos in this lab.

[@brianclimbs1509]

@ 4:00 you see the Tektronix factory in 1970... wait... that's actually just a corner of Mr. Carlson's vintage equipment storage room.

[@paulburroughs1313]

A true Gentleman. Thank you for your commitment to sharing.

[@rvenden]

Thank you for sharing this great news. Best of everything to you. Love your work!

[@ALSutton]

Wow. I work in Mental Health. I often use your videos as mindfulness tools for men at our service. You do awesome work man.

[@gregmesemondo1401]

Mr Carlson is an electronic legend! I don’t know anything about all the electronics but after watching so many of his videos, I feel like Nicola Tesla

[@davidledoux1736]

What an exciting time. You have been very busy, indeed. Looking forward to the restoration videos that will be coming from the new lab.

[@skfalpink123]

Many thanks for the update!

[@tobysirus4996]

Delightful seeing progression of you in your element. Congratulations ! Keep those videos coming .

[@kingfish9764]

New shop looks great Mr. Carlson. Your hard work is paying off.

[@utubejeffo]

Love it. But as I get older I cannot have enough light. Don't know how you do it, but I have to have goosenecks and overheads and even a headlamp sometimes working on cavernous and heavy junk. All that nice reflective surface and walls will help. My dream shop would have enough room to walk behind the benches and tables to manage cables, but alas, my lab looks like a real mess, but... I've not burned the house down yet, touch wood. Keep it up Mr. C!

[@chrisduden7382]

Glad to hear youre ramping up - I am learning from you too.

[@lorenzo52877]

glad to see the new lab, it looks great. Glad you are doing well.

[@TheArtofEngineering]

I love that your channel is broad in content in so much as it appeals to hams. antique radio restorers, electronics nerds, service people, gear freaks etc etc. This breadth is matched by your broad knowledge and brilliant pedagogy. It is something I aspire to! 73 de George VK2AOE.

[@DukeDave1]

Thank-you Mr. Carlson. Very nice to see you again. I like your videos and thought process. Thank you very much.

[@sonnydixonvideo]

Super cool! Looking forward to watching you in the new lab.

[@OmarTravelAdventures]

Thanks for updating us!!!!

[@michaeldicarlo5540]

Yes!!!!! Love the new lab, it's amazing how big some of scopes are when your zoomed out ! 😂

[@JimmytheCow2000]

Thank you for the update! I look forward to learning so much from you. Thank you for your hard work!

[@DJRobbie54]

Mr. Carlson, you cease to amaze me, looking at all those pictures and that equipment has blown me away again. I have three questions to ask you. How did you acquire all that test equipment? number two> And is there a Mrs. Carlson, and what does she think about your electronic repair shops? And finally, Do you have a Day JOB? That supports your repair shops? I asked these questions because you are so equipped and efficient in what you do on your You Tube channel. You blow me away every time I watch your teaching videos. Back in the day, when I was in high school and attending a trade school in electronics, my teacher was quite boring, I must say, sorry to say so, but, you make it sound so easy that catches my attention. Thank you for your willingness, to share with us, your electronic repair skills. I am so grateful to sit and watch you teach us how to repair basic electronic equipment. PS, You Truly Have My Attention.

[@techman2471]

Wonderful job with the new lab! We will wait for you to finish.

[@MrVintageRestoration]

Your lab is outstanding and inspiring. Keep up the great work. A lot of folks have learned a great deal from you. Take care!

[@Kirill_Maker]

Gorgeous! Im really enjoying new lab

[@joeblow5365]

Hello Mr Carlson, Subscribed last year . . PLEASE take care of yourself & get your rest, this planet NEEDS you . . . Some years back, my Uncle Paul passed away & I was on the receiving end of most of his old electronic stuff . . . A Morse code machine with practice records, a Triumph - Model 830 scope - works, needs work, wire recorders, one Silvertone console upright & a tabletop, both complete with microphones & wire, I know they " used to work " many years back . . . You ARE the Most organized hoarder I have ever seen . . . If you would like a video of all this stuff, there IS alot more, let me know, it will take me awhile to get things together in order to do that, I need both knees replace along with a short laudry list of other unnecessary pains . . . . Located in Mesa, AZ . . . Thanks Again, Take Care Of Yourself, Happy NewYear & God Bless . . .

[@Counterpoint69]

I love your videos. Please keep them coming and congratulations on your new lab!

[@slabrankle9588]

Long form vacuum tube restorations at Mr. Carlson's Lab are one of the highlights of my very boring life so the recent drought has been somewhat distressing to me, but I hope the drought will soon be over and the videos will start flowing once again in spades!

[@ericrawson2909]

Try electronics old and new with M. Caldeira for European tube radio restoration. Bandersen TV for U.S. TV restoration. Quite a few other channels, like buzz1151.

[@slabrankle9588]

@@ericrawson2909 Thank you. I'll check them out.

[@chrisrichard298]

You must have a fantastic relationship with your wife to have all that equipment in your house. The new lab looks great and I can't wait for the repair videos! Keep up the awesome work!

[@bitrot42]

My wife would be delighted if my lair, er, “lab” was half as neat and orderly as Paul’s. He is one-of-a-kind, and gives the rest of us (or me, at least) something to strive for. Can’t wait to see the new lab in action!