Garrard Phono 202A and Airline Radio 62-144 repair Part 1
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- Опубликовано: 13 май 2021
- A friend gave me this 1930s phonograph and radio chassis to fix up for him. In this episode I tackle the electric phonograph, all the bits are there all I have to do is make it work.
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Makes my day when I find you have posted a new repair video. Thanks for taking the trouble to make them. Much appreciated.
Thanks wolfie854 and thanks for watching 🙂
Those needles were usually meant to be one play and throw away, but of course people didn't like running out of needles so they stayed in the head and went blunt, ruining the records in the process.
Hi James, yes they were, the ones I have are 5 plays and throw away 🙂
@@DavidTipton101 Edison had patented diamond/sapphire permanent stylii as part of his original patents for recording ... hence the steel needed silliness that persisted until Lps in the 1940s
I enjoyed the change - a bit of mechanical to break up all of the electrical. Great job! Thanks for the video.
Thanks Tim and thanks for watching 😀
@@DavidTipton101 The Garrard mechanism looks complicated, but broken down becomes simple, one can see how it evolved into the 3 speed decks, auto return and stack change mechanisms, so its useful for repairers of later electric decks, The tone from the completed unit just shows how good these could be and the hiss and noise often seen in movies for the 1920s/40s is so wrong on the clarity of simple mechanical-electro reproduction.
Always amazes me how well and elegant and they made it all mechanical to achieve the same things we now use microcontrollers for. those days were really magical times, just the beauty of the governor is almost art in itself.
This was very well made patprop74, I should have polished the governor and mounted it 👍🙂
That speed governor is much like the Pickering governor from an old steam engine.
@@afnDavid Haha... I wouldn't be at all surprised 😀
One thing is for sure: this amazing motor will run for another 100 years! Pure joy of watching you restoring it.
Thanks you Florian, it was made to last 👍🙂
David thank you for 43 minutes of pure magic.
As a boy I taught myself to understand and fix this type of gram motors. I started on the wind-ups and graduated to the electric motor types. The basic layout was borrowed from the wind-ups and the governor was a direct copy. The main issue I found was noisy running and dry bearings/pivots and broken leaf springs holding the governor weights. I don't remember any burned out motors, built well. In 1960s the UK was awash with these and the radios that went with them.
For 43 minutes I was 10 years old again, thank you.
I noticed you reached the graduation level of three decks worked on, congratulations on your fourth and a beautiful restoration.
Hi jonka1, thank you. That means a lot that you enjoyed my video and it reminded you of earlier times. I would love to get one of these for myself, I was so impressed with it. I'm and old hand now with 4 decks under my belt 🙄😄
Hey David! My friend gave me a Garrard similar to that one as part of a old school PA system. The amp still fires up, all original. I am going to recap and restore the amp as I collect them and sell the turn table. It's allways good to see a video from you, your attention to detail is unsurpassed. Cheers!
Thanks A Last. Pity you aren't keeping the phono, those 78s can sound quite decent, I can lend you my harmonica one 😄
@@DavidTipton101 Pop a MP3 player output into the PU out circuit for additional versatility
When I was about 8 years old, a neighbor gave me a record player that was a Garrard. It didn't look much like that one (it had 3 speeds and was probably around 30 years newer than the one in the video) but it had an identical arm (though the cartridge was different of course, with two needles, one for 78 and one for 33/45) and a switch that was remarkably similar to the one on yours. And yes I do remember getting 220V on my fingers from it at least once, possibly more than once. Evidently they thought the design was good enough and if you were insane enough to muck around with it, and got yourself zapped, you had it coming to you.
Thanks for posting the video! A work of art as usual.
Hi Jac, thanks. I guess electrical regulations then weren't as strict as todays. I'm sure I got a belt or two when I was young 😀
I am obsessed with early electrical phonographs but they always are in poor condition in videos. Seeing one restored makes me so happy!
This one was a beauty haha ahah, such wonderful workmanship and this was the budget model. Thanks haha ahah 🙂
Hi Dave,
Those old Garrard record decks are nice to work on. Once cleaned, lubricated, and set-up to specifications - including break linings replacement, there is every chance they will run for a further fifty to eighty years. Although I’ve serviced no more than five at the most, I nonetheless have fond memories of them.
One small optional tip, I usually make up a small two NPN transistor preamplifier, with a simulated scratch filter effect, that is fitted between the deck’s magnetic cartridge, and the radio phono input. I usually spend time adjusting the preamp circuit to suit the the sensitivity of the radio amplifier. Enhancement to audio reproduction is usually beneficial.
Although it has been a huge treat watching you do service work on the record deck I know there is an equally huge treat to come when you begin service work on the radio. Yes my friend it will be a real pleasure to see.
All the best Dave, Phil, The man from Sheffield
Hi Phil, I always look forward to your comment. The Garrard was a pleasure to work on, it is so well made. I am intrigued by your preamp as I haven't been able to produce anything that doesn't induce hum into the radio thus far. Are you able to send me a sketch of the circuit for your two transistor preamp and how you power it, if it's not too much trouble of course. The radio is coming along well so I hope to get a video out by Friday. Thanks Phil. You can send the circuit to : vintageradioaus@gmail.com
I really enjoyed this video. It's so nice that you are surprised by what's inside and how things were done; it makes it really satisfying to watch. I also admire how neatly you work on things that may never been seen again for another 90 years too!
It was quite an eyeopener the likes of which I hadn't seen before so I found it very interesting Dave. It does seem a shame that the motor can't be seen 🙂
David, your adding electric motors to your restoration repertoire, I thought the motor reassembly video clip was especially well put together.
Chicago-land weather, I was jealous last fall when our temperatures were starting to drop and you were going into spring, it's an excellent day here I'll put a shrimp on the Barbe for you buddy. Kidding aside you do good work and are entertaining at the same time, thanks for letting me look over your shoulder.
Hi Mack, we are heading into winter which is the best time here, cool nights and warm days. Nothing better than a shrimp or 20 on the barbie 🍤🍺. Thanks Mack it's my pleasure 🙂
I'll call It a day now and calm down with this excellent display of patience. I tried to replace the starter line on the lawnmower and ended up cursing the coilsprings third escape. Tomorrow I'll try the "Tiptonic" approach.🤣
Haha... sometimes it good to walk away Jerker and attack it later, coil springs especially will try your patience 😡😉
@@DavidTipton101 try wrapping elastic bands around them and a tied bootlace.
Once again I am impressed with your attention to detail. Montgomery Wards was one of our biggest department store chains here in the U.S. The formed in the early 1870's and finally closed their doors for good in 2001. There is still an online version but it has no relation to the original company, someone simply bought up the name. The 1930's were probably their heyday. Their yearly mail order catalog at about 3" thick was a big hit, especially among those in rural areas. They sold everything from farm implements to radios to clothing and home goods. They sold electronic products under the Airline brand name. Wards was one of the main stores my family shopped at in the 60's and 70's. Was sorry to see them go, they were something of an American icon as was Sears & Roebuck, also now defunct. I always love seeing the notification that you have uploaded a new video. Appreciate all your hard work.
Thanks Larry. I have some Sears Craftsman tools I bought on a business trip in the early 90s, good stuff and cheap too. A lot of the big stores have disappeared, our shopping habits have changed 🙄
There were magnetic pickups in the ‘30s. They were pricey compared to the Rochelle salts ceramic ones and had a higher tracking weight which could cause greater wear on the record. If it had been Rochelle salts it would have stopped working long ago due to absorbing moisture from the air. Nice work on this part, I can’t wait for the radio chassis. A few days ago my brother took me to an antiques emporium in Castlemaine and they had several valve radios. To my surprise there were two Bush radios, a DAC90 and a DAC10. There was also a Philips and a Philco. Heaps of petrol pumps, motorbikes, model cars, clocks, etc, etc
I expected a ceramic pickup, shows how much I know about old gram heads. We like going through those large antique shops, it's slightly depressing seeing some of the stuff in there that we still use today 🙄 I'll have a look for it next time I'm in Castlemaine 🙂
The mechanics of old machines.... Lots of "Ooh"s, "Aah"s, "Huh"s, and some "Why?"s. Possibly frustrating for you to work on, but definitely calming for me to watch. I am stupidly enthralled with that RPM app. I feel like Goofy saying "Gorsh!" I'm gonna have to download one just to play around with. I'll keep my mouth (Fingers?) shut about waiting for a Part 2.
As always, well done. Thanks.
Thanks Steven, it was a supprise when uncovering the way problems were solved, particularly the speed control. The RPM app is pretty cool, there is a link in the video description 😀
Great efforts Sir.A vintage mechanical turntable to restore in original condition.Thx Sir.Awaiting for the next video about radio.
Thanks Rakesh 😀
Another wonderful video David. I really appreciate the fine close-up photography. Even though I'm not doing the restoration, I still take great satisfaction just watching you do it.
Thanks lakrfan 49, that's good to hear 👍🙂
Hi David. Your love of the mechanical side of things shines through in this video.
As you know I have an appreciation of the mechanical repair side of things and how other people do things.
Keep up the good work. Looking forward to your next video.
I'm in a nice place with mechanical repairs, thanks Ernie 👍😀
Hey David, I'm always amazed at the thought , design and fabrication of those electric motors..! We have nothing like that nowadays..Thanks for sharing & great work..! Ed..uk..😀
Hi Ed, I agree, very well thought out and engineered considering the period. Thanks Ed... 🦘
@@DavidTipton101 Borrowed from Sewing Machine Designs ?
Excellent restoration video! Not too long, not too short, with a lot of attention to detail, and the thing seems to be working well after all, spot on 👍👍👍
Thanks Dmitri 🙂
What a fascinating restoration on the electric motor and player parts. Great job on this unusual machine.The needles have a variety of thicknesses.
The sharper the point the louder the sound as it touches more of the groove. They dull rather quickly however being a soft metal.
Nothing worse than old rubber wiring but I see you have no problem replacing it with period appropriate replacement wiring. Best purchase I made was
to get 1950's vintage cloth covered wiring, enough to fit in a shoe box, not knowing how much of the old stuff with rubber coating I would eventually find!
Hi Steve, thanks. I didn't know that about the needles, the ones I bought are good for five plays. I get a sinking feeling when I flip over a radio and it's full of rubber wiring 🙄
@@DavidTipton101 The worst part of dried up rubber wiring is shaking out the chassis over a large piece of paper which makes it easy to dispose of all those dang pieces!
@@hestheMaster I feel your pain Steve 😄
Thank you for this video. The sound quality is very good. I make this remark because one month ago I suddenly lost my hearing almost completely in the right ear. It literally happened overnight, just like that. Panick! I went to see the ENT doctor immediately, since a speedy treatment is very important in this case. He gave me several infiltrations with cortisone, the needle goes through the ear drum. That is not a joke, though the procedure is done under local anaesthenics. One month later, it seems like my hearing is slowly coming back. And I am very happy to be able to watch this video. Though my affected ear still has room for improvement, I already can enjoy your video.
Thanks 1959Berre. I hope your hearing returns, I can't imagine having a needle through the ear drum... Yikes! Good to hear it is improving. All the best 🙂
Hi David. That's a nice pair of relics you have there. Glad you got the turntable working. Bombproof construction was typical for older Garrards. The radio chassis looks like it belongs in a tombstone type cabinet that was popular in the 30s and 40s. Good luck with the radio. As always another enjoyable. Cheers Chris.
Hi Chris, thanks. The cabinet is a console but the model number points a tombstone cabinet. I haven't seen the cabinet and I wonder if it was built to house the chassis and gramophone by another party 🤔 Link to original cabinet: www.radiomuseum.org/r/montgomery_62_144.html
@@DavidTipton101 Most Radio circuits had a Gram Input, dont know about USA and Aus, but UK Purchase tax differed for completed products, furniture and 'components' hence canny folk would buy whatever worked out cheapest. Sometime excess parts would be sold off cheap, poss as 3 speed decks were comng in the world was awash wth 78s only so the places like more remote areas might just have got these real cheap, unusual that it was not thrown out with a 3 speed replacement deck added.
now that is my kind of turntable repair, Garrard stuff is really well built, thanks again David
It was very well built, I kept wondering how much it must have cost. Thanks Paul 🙂
@@DavidTipton101 I thought I saw £2 11s 6d (6d change from £3) on the document - a small fortune in 1932.
Oops: 8s and 6d short of £3. In mitigation, I was only a nipper when we went to decimal coinage.
@@mahlapropyzm9180 I was 12 when we went decimal and I have trouble remembering the old currency. ruclips.net/video/GtyNLwqljzI/видео.html&ab_channel=ReserveBankofAustralia
That motor and speed control are fascinating. Sort of like driving with full gas and controlling the speed with the brake. I suspect that in 1930 there was still so much variation in worldwide standards that this was a reasonable efficient solution to making the motor saleable in multiple markets. From old textbooks I know the engineers of the time clearly understood how critical properly regulated AC speed and voltage controls were, so I don't think they were trying to compensate for low quality power supplies.
That's a great analogy Yisrael S. The motor would only work within the limits on the data plate. At a time when there was so much variation in frequency and even DC mains power it would not have worked in a lot of instances 🤔
Montgomery Ward was a direct competitor to Sears and they did quite well in sales and had a very nice chain of department stores across the country. They closed their retail stores around 2001. Still in business online but not as popular as they once were. That is mainly due to Amazon and other companies like them.
Thanks Johnny, I did read they were still online. Sears is still going I believe 🙂
Your meticulous work is fascinating to observe. I really enjoy watching each one of your videos. They sure don't make products like these old vintage ones anymore. Very basic engineering but after 60 years and more they're just broken in. This one pushing 90 and still has another hundred in it.
Thank you Jim. This will be around for many years to come 👍😀
Nice work Dave always look forward to your videos.Brought back memories as a child in the 50's my mom had a collection of 78's broadway musicals .thanks Dave, look forward to the continuation of this project.
Thanks Paul, Part 2 coming up 👍
Very enjoyable. Really interesting to see how the motor was constructed with the centrifugal governing device (more akin to steam engine regulation!) In later turntables a centrifugal governing device like that would have introduced unwanted vibration and would not have been used I would imagine. But with something that is so over-engineered and sturdy with a 78 rpm gramophone needle the size of a darning needle on a twenty pound arm I don't suppose it would notice an earth quake. Also the magnetic pickup was another surprise. I can't wait to see it all together with the refurbished radio. Nice work.
HI Ged, thank you. I think you are right about the vibration, you could swing a brick in there and not notice it. I have seen a number of tone arm designs with the large head, now I know they are magnetic, I hadn't considered it up till now 🙂
Wow David your friend really gave you an old one to restore but I know you are up to the task. Always love watching your videos and how you tackle problems as they come up.
Thanks LUCKYLARRY, I like to experiment 🙂
It's just magic to bring old things back to life!
It's very rewarding Vlad 😀
It's hard to believe that something like this is just a generation or so before my time. I think that I'm blessed to have lived during a time where the advances in technology have been stark and generally for the better although you could argue that in some areas it's worse because things are not made to last any more. See you for part 2.
Hi Graham, not that long ago in years but a loge time in technology, see you next week... hopefully 🙂
That's a beefy record player!
Ooh, nice RPM app! I'll have to try that!
Thanks Lennart. The link to the app is in the description 👍
Fascinating, loved seeing it all come apart and restored with your usual finesse. Great job and all those grub screws, nuts, bolts and screws so satisfying to see them disassembled with relative ease. Looking forward to seeing part 2. Cheers
Hi Ken, thanks. I didn't have any bits left over either 😀👍
As usual it's a treat watching your video. Great way to start the sunday morning with a nice cup of tea.. 😊 I real admire the way you always seem to remember how things were put together. I would get entirely lost without making a drawing or a photo.. 😁 Great work!
Hi Rene, thank you. Luckily this was fairly simple and went together easily 🙂
Such a brilliantly over-engineered piece of British equipment. It could only be British, and I mean that in a nice way. The governor is the same mechanism as a wind up gramophone motor, they work forever. Those early magnetic cartridges sound quite good, shame they weigh so much on the records. When I was little, we used to have one of these mounted in the top of a radio and I used to spend many hours playing our 78s. Everyone thought I was weird! Oh well 😄 Can't wait to see and hear it all finished. 😊👍
Hi Pauline, It was overengineered and a pleasure to work on, ironically it was sold as a budget solution for gramophones but it looked better than that. The magnetic pick up works very well, I was surprised how well. I would often spend a Saturday afternoon listening to records, particularly on a cold Melbourne arvo with the fire going 😊
@@DavidTipton101 Gotta love over engineering 😊
How cool is this video? That machine is almost 100 years old for goodness sake. Great work Dave!!
Thanks PBR, this was the most fun I've had working on a radio and also on a gramophone. Both worked very well in the end 🙂
Montgomery Wards was a Department store in the US. We called them "Monkey Wards". A lot of their branded stuff was subbed out, like Sears did back in the day.
Thanks Dennis. I think the chassis was built by Wells-Gardner & Co. in Chicago 🙂
For several years, my main function in life seemed to be installing and upgrading CD drives and later DVD drives. There were those audio cables used to hook the audio circuits to the board and it was getting hard to find those, usually one would come with the drive but many times I was getting used drives without them. So one day I found a seller who was clearing out of them and he sold me 500 for a good price. Well now since we no longer use the blasted things they are great for doing things such as your tone arm to what ever. I use them all over because they do have a shield hooked to the ground and this prevents the static from infiltering the wires and becoming amplified. They give you 3 or 4 wires to carry data or power and seemed to be of high quality true copper. They are now being used regularly along with the 50 pin scsi cables I used to use for mounting hard drives in Apple computers or with a card, PC'S back when SCSI was THE drive to have. I also have a few hundred of those new in the plastic bags from another of my wise bulk buying.
Hi Jerry. I have a number of those cables stored away... somewhere, that's a good idea. I had a SCSI drive in my Pentium 90 back in the 90s, it was the bees knees 😄
That turntable was a work of art for it's time. Excellent mechanical skills you have are very fun to watch. Thanks. 73 de KB7ICI....Bill
The turntable and motor were beautifully made and that was the budget model, it was a pleasure to work on. Thank Bill 🙂
Great video!!! Can't wait for part 2.
Thanks SRT Amplification 😀
I seem to recall that there were needle sharpening services, that would sharpen blunt needles (I may be mistaken). The 78 rpm records were made out of stouter materials than the 33-1/3 and 45 rpm records too. But, anyway, great video and I'm looking forward to Part 2. Montgomery Ward (Monkey Ward as they were nicknamed) was a department store chain HQed in Chicago (I believe).
Hi Chris, I can image there would have been such a service, single use needles would have had a high turn over rate. Yes they were based in Chicago 🙂
As always, fantástic job.
Thanks 1212windows 😀
This is so cool! To think what great engineering Garrard once was....
Hi Ethel, thank you. It was a very well made piece of gear and to think it was the economy model 🙂
Well Dave you are becoming expert on these old antique turntables! The complexity is surprising to me. Montgomery Ward was originally a catalog company, that morphed into a department store chain, which was nationwide here in the USA. Sears & Roebuck started out the same way and also became a nationwide department store chain. There are no more Montgomery Ward stores or catalogs left, it is all gone now. As a boy in a rural part of America, we used catalogs to purchase many things. I spent a good bit of my hard earned money in my early teen years for things from those very catalogs. They were good companies back then, many years ago.
Hi Jeff, thanks for that, I did eventually do a bit of research 😀
Dear Mr. Tipton, very impressive job on that turntable, very well done, nice job, I will be looking for part 2.
Thanks Mark. The turntable was a lot of fun and it looked and worked well in the end. Thanks Mark 🙂
Excited for the next part. I had an old Montgomery wards TV for like 20 years.
Hi Ripley, thank you. TVs used to last longer back in the old days, My mum had one that went for 18 years and still worked perfectly 🙂
Another great video thanks.
Thanks Don 🙂
Great !! Enjoyed watching. Thanks!
Thanks John 😀
My Friday evening wouldn't be the same with out a Dave Tipton up-load:)
Thanks Doug 👍😀
I'd never be comfortable taking that stuff apart. You are very good at rebuilding these. Good to see your show.
Thanks clasicradiolover. It's my happy place 🙂
@@DavidTipton101 Brightens my day too. Like watching Bob Ross paint, only better I feel that I'm learning something.
@@DavidTipton101 nice to have space to work in.
Saludos Estimado Maestro David Tipton:
Copiando el vídeo para disfrutarlo el fín de Semana.
Muchas Gracias Cuídese Usted, y su Familia.
Saludos Juan, gracias. Espero que lo disfruten. Cuidate 👍🙂
Si se permite preguntar ¿De dónde eres? Me gusta saber dónde están otros personas que miran los mismos vídeos que yo.
Another excellent video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Lori 👍🙂
The gramophone needles were only meant to do 2 or 3 sides before you changed the needle. If you get a magnifying glass and watch what the needle does to the surface, you will understand why. I still have a lot of 78's and I'm sure they appreciated the coming of the modern sapphire needles that replaced the steel ones. Once again a fascinating and informative video Dave.
Hi Don, yes, I understood that some needles could only be used once. The ones I have have a 5 play life, I could get 10 play needles but they were expensive. I wonder if the longer life needles were harder on the records 🤔 Thanks Don.
Nice, nice video. Excellent work. Thank you.
Thank you Stephen, glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Impressive job David.! Looking forward to part two.
Thanks justicelut 🙂
Really interesting!
Thanks Michael 😀
Great stuff Dave as always, :-)
Thanks Steve 🙂
It’s amazing that the finish and fit was good didn’t show much ware in the motor or the control arms , Good show as usual.
Hi Keith, thank you. There was almost no wear in the motor, an easy life I guess 🙂
@@DavidTipton101 I thing a lot of stuff got bought, but never really used, hence restoration is often undoing the problems of being more stored (wrongly, damp. gravity, bugs)
great job so far David, can't wait until part 2 is ready
Thanks Sheldon 🙂
I love the more mechanically focused videos. Awesome job as usual!
Thanks samuzamu 🙂
Very interesting to see the craft that was done so long ago. I mean how to solve, for example, the speed control without electronics like an old steam engine. :-)
The speed control is amazingly stable, certainly more than enough for 78s, the whole thing was very well built 🙂
@@DavidTipton101 I suspect its more of an overspeed control, and would only cut in if voltage etc peaked out for some reason, otherwise it should just fly around as much as a mass flywheel inertia device to effectively smooth the ac peak and trough.
Great Work! Montgomery Ward was throughout the States, a full departmentstore similar to Sears. It was commonly refered to as "Monkey Ward" and survived until the mid 1980' s when they closed their doors.
Hi Emily, I think they started out and a mail order company like Sears. This Montgomery Ward radio was built by Wells Gardner, thanks Emily 🙂
Very good as usual! Look forward to the radio section.
Thanks John 🙂
Great job. Lovely piece of solid old engineering, respectfully and tastefully restored. A pleasure and a treat!
Thanks alpcns 🙂
Those machines were amazing! I've a couple of Garrards but none of them with a huge motor like that 202. Nice job and restoration as usual! And obviously waiting for the rest...
Thanks Andres. This Garrard was very interesting for me, I haven't worked on anything this old for years so it was like old times 😀
Nice work once again. Looking forward to part 2 as well!
Thank you Volktales 😀
Oh yes David, I really enjoyed this one! And it revealed that direct drive motors and magnetic cartridges are not just from the 1970's and after! I didn't know they existed that long ago either.
Hi Bob, thanks. It was all new to me too. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Just brilliant really enjoyed your refurbishment. Very well produced
Thanks Matt 👍🙂
Brilliant enjoyable video as per Dave 👍👍
Thank you waynio67 🙂
Thanks David. Really enjoyed this one. 🇬🇧
Thanks Clive 🦘
Great to watch. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure.
Thanks Terry 😀
Wow Dave another awesome video & kudos on your editing skills! Can't wait for the next part!
Thank you James 🙂
Excellent Dave, I do enjoy your mechanical restoration work! 👍😊
Thanks Chris, it's good going back to my roots occasionally 😀
Thank you for sharing the turntable clean-up. Well done! Cheers!
My pleasure Bruce, cheers! 😀
Nice work David as always. I love that motor with the mechanical governor, so cool. Take care, Joe
Thanks Joe, take care 👍🙂
Thanks. nice work my friend.
Thank you Neil 😀
Sir David, wonderful work! Can't wait for the sound demo. It will be better than new! Thanks!!
Thanks John 🙂
Great and bold disassembling and reassembling! Congrats again!
Thanks Alvaro 😀
@@DavidTipton101 I counted them all out and i counted them back in again.
Can't believe your detailing and patience... Amazing job!!!
Thank you Regi 🙂
fantastic job on that motor looked absolutely brand new👍
Thanks Chris, it was in good condition under the grime 🙂
That's a Wells-Gardner 7D chassis from 1935. They made these for Western Auto (Truetone) and also Montgomery Ward (Airline), in both a few art Deco styled console cabinets and tombstone cabinets. Wells-Gardner also marketed one under their own name. These were very high quality and perform very well. As far as I know 110-120vac only, and only sold in the US. I've worked on two of them, and had problems with arcing on power-up in both. One turned out to be wires too close on the inside of the IF cans, the other I haven't been able to figure out yet! Tons of 0.2mfd capacitors in there!
Hi a587g, yes the owner found the name Wells-Gardner in the cabinet somewhere. This must be an export model and it runs on 230VAC, the 230V transformer is in the parts list. This one also has an arcing noise on start-up and has on occasions done it during operation. I am going to check the transformers, I have checked everything else. Thanks, that's good information. I used my supply of 0.05 caps on this one 😄
I must thank you a587g, I checked in one of the IF cans that I had disturbed and found the wire was touching the side of the can, the insulation had deteriorated to allow arcing between the two. I put some heat shrink on the wire and moved it away form the can. All noise has stopped. It was like this from the factory and it did it before I messed with the can. As the insulation has failed over the years it became a problem. Thanks for the tip a587g, you saved me a lot of head scratching 👍🙂 Is it OK to reference your comment in the next video?
@@DavidTipton101 glad you found the issue! I'm suspecting the continuing issue with my other one is in one of the other cans... Just haven't felt like taking it apart! I'm very curious as to what your cabinet looks like... Had no idea they exported this chassis!
@@a587g I don't have the cabinet, the owner has it and I haven't seen it. I don't know if it's commercial or home built.
Ooo another phonograph repair!!
Thanks MrPRG 😀
Another quality video can't wait for the next one. Your the man David .Awesome. Best wishes Terry uk 🇬🇧 👍
Thanks Terry 😀🦘
Great work! I would suggest to use shielded cable to connect the pick-up.
Yes, I will, thanks ef804s tubes 👍🙂
@@DavidTipton101 was the original shielded ? The twist removes some stray currents affecting HF or low hum.
Dave!!!
Great to see you back on with a new video! Working with the mechanical stuff is a nightmare for me. I am glad you like it and can show us the proper way to do that sort of thing.
Thanks Wayne, mechanical is my comfort zone 🤗
I enjoyed very much this video, this old mechanical engeneering is fantastic.
Thanks for your job.
Congratulations - Sao Paulo - Brazil
Thanks Fernando, it's my pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Very interesting project David. Well done!! John
Thanks John 😀
Very interesting
Thanks Karim 😀
bonito trabajo mi amigo, felicitaciones
Gracias Eduardo 😀
really anjoed your video nice work dive 👍
Thank you Amar 🙂
Nice work. That mouth organ solo is a real toe-tapper.
I know, I had an ear bug for half a day 🙄 Thanks Wayne 🙂
Crikey Dave, that turn table is built like BRICK ##. Well done though, it's great to see a machine of that vintage back on line again.Cheers.
Thanks John, it weighs as much as a brick too 😀
@@DavidTipton101 Add a gear train, wonder if you can play the tinny plastic 45s that some companies did with find steel needles ? they sound terrible with diamond p/us !
I enjoyed you making right all the fiddly mechanical bits. Such patience.
I like doing that sort of thing Mark so no patience required 😊
I see the Monkey Wards question has been answered. What many don't fully understand is that, like Sears, they were strictly retailers that offered many brands in a line, sometimes including their own brand. Montgomery Wards house brand tools were Powr-Kraft whereas Sears marketed Craftsman. These tools were actually made by leading manufacturers and just rebranded and sold for usually better prices. Most of their in-house lines were like this.
Hi Sean, thanks. We had similar retailers here, not so much any more though 🙄🙂
a very great way to to start my day 💯💯💯💯
Thank you خالد عطايا 🙂
@@DavidTipton101 you are the only youtuber who writes my name in Arabic
I'm very honoured
@@kahlid-ataya It the right thing to do
That works quite well!
Kudos, David!
I was surprised it worked so well. Thanks Vic 🙂
@@DavidTipton101 I wonder what the tracking force must be...
@@vicmabus1532 I weighed it with kitchen scales at 170g.
@@DavidTipton101 YOW!!!
Nice job David, now on to the 2nd part. (I like to wait and watch sequential.)
Thanks Syd, and you don't have to wait a week for part 2 😀
Sweet!
Thanks OMV 🙂