Best products from r/VintageRadios
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1. Alpha Metals #am31605 4oz.032elec Lead Solder
- Alpha Metals #AM31605 4OZ.032Elec Lead Solder
- ALPHA METALS
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2. X-TRONIC 3000 SERIES - MODEL #3010-XTS VARIABLE POWER 70 WATT SOLDERING STATION WITH EXTRA HEATING ELEMENT AND SPONGE, BRASS SOLDERING TIP CLEANER INCLUDED WITH A SUPPLY OF FLUX IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CAN
- Kit Includes: 70 Watt Soldering Iron, Brass Sponge Cleaner with Flux & Extra Heating Element
- Soldering Iron: 70 Watt Output - Temperature Range 392°F ~ 932°F/200°C ~ 500°C
- Soldering Iron Temp Stability: ±3.6°F/2.0°C - Working Environment: 0°F ~ 122°F/ 0°C ~ 50°C
- This Unit also Features a Side Mount Solder Roll Holder With Spindle
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3. TUOFENG 16 Gauge Wire 20 feet Silicone Wire Soft and Flexible Tinned Copper Wire High Temperature Resistance 10 ft Black and 10 ft Red Stranded Wire for 3D Printer, Test Leads,RC Applications.
- 16 Gauge silicone wire - super flexible 252 strands of 0.08 mm Tinned copper wire - Highly efficient - Super low impedance for a highly efficient connection.
- Mutifunctional Silicone Wire - Ultra Fexible Soft Silicone, Low Resistance, Anti-Aging,Wearable,Non-Toxic,Rated Temperature: -60°C - + 200°C
- Widely Appliance - Voltage Rating: 600 Volts, Widely Used for RC Toys Models Auto Battery Clamp Cable Electronic Equipments, etc
- Tin Coated Copper Wire - Tin Coated Wire can Outlast the Competition 10 Fold due to Its Corrosion and Oxidation Resistant properties. This Means the Internal Resistance of the Wire Stays Low for Longer, thereby Channeling More Power to Your RC Models, Devices, or Other Applications
- Safet Assurance - RoHS and REACH Compliant
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5. Novus 7100 Plastic Polish Kit - 8 Ounce
- The NOVUS Polish Kit is perfect for protecting, cleaning, polishing and restoring plastic protective shields. Our NOVUS Kit provides solutions from the protection stage to restoration.Keep your protective shields like new by using the NOVUS Polishes
- Country of origin : United States
- Package weight : 2.0 Lbs
- Product type : Auto Accessory
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Sure thing. Like with most hobbies, it's when you first get into things that is the most expensive. Thankfully, it's not that bad to get started.
First off, you'll need some solder. That's a meltable metal used to join two things together. This roll will last you for several projects: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G36BYU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Next, you'll need a soldering iron. I've been pretty happy with this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KS8XA2Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but people swear by Weller. I'm not sure I'd get that 40 watt one that's a similar price on Amazon though, I tend to keep mine at a fairly high power and it works nicely that way.
(I'm assuming you have a Harbor Freight near you for the other stuff. They're pretty common) Then you'll want a multimeter. This is your cheapest option, and if you check your junk mail you might have a coupon for a free one: https://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-digital-multimeter-90899.html but it's lacking in audible continuity (translation: if you want to check that two points are electrically connected, it beeps if they are). This might be worth the extra money: https://www.harborfreight.com/11-function-digital-multimeter-with-audible-continuity-61593.html. Or if you really have some money burning a hole in your pocket, get one of these: https://www.harborfreight.com/5-in-1-digital-multimeter-98674.html - that has some extra features that really come in handy, but aren't totally necessary either.
That covers the most expensive tools, but there are still a few odds and ends you'll want.
That's a neat looking radio. I like it. What does the tag on the chassis look like?
It looks like someone replaced the grill cloth but aside from that it seems pretty original. I wouldn't plug it in again. There are capacitors used to filter out the 60Hz hum from the AC that dry out (electrolytic) and leak (wax) which can cause them to blow open or start on fire. Until those are replaced, applying power to it is a risky proposition. If you ever feel like taking on a project, Antique Radio Repair and Restoration is a good book if you can find it. I can't really tell from the pictures whether it still has the original shellac finish, but if it does the refinish job can be fairly easy. You can find out if it's shellac by applying a small amount of alcohol - preferably denatured alcohol from the hardware store - to an inconspicuous spot. It will dissolve the shellac and get sticky. Polyurethane won't and is also a pain to get off.
Link to make a replacement 67.5V "B" battery from 9V batteries.
I have a hi-def image of the label of an Eveready #455 (45V) B battery if you want it. Actual size, so you can cut the cardboard holder a *bit* smaller, then wrap a print of the image onto the cardboard. Use Photoshop or another paint program to change the numbers.
Plastic polish would remove the oxidation from the case. Get the Novus kit.