This is really almost too much. But I include it here because it is just an obviously impressive set of tools. There are also many CNC machines (machines that Pete keeps talking about). Finally, this video comes to us from afar, from South Africa. And SolderSmoke remains committed to INTERNATIONAL solidarity. Thanks Ed for this wonderful video.
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Friday, July 3, 2026
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Vintage Audio Restoration: Glue, Fusible Resistors, and Relays
This guy is restoring VINTAGE audio gear. It is definitely younger than the Boatanchors we usually work on, but it is a lot older than more recent gear that is made with largely pick-and-place machines and surface mount components. There are mostly through hole components here.
There are some challenges I've never thought about: glue that over time starts to mess up the circuitry. Fusible resistors? Who knew? And then there are relay contacts that go really bad. We use a lot of these kinds of relays.
All in all, there are a lot of good ideas in this video. His other videos are probably worth watching too. I think it will be especially useful for my friend Bob, KD4EBM who does a lot of work in this area.
Please let me know what you think. Comment below.