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The history of this hobby surely began in the 1920s with the first curious person who just had to see what made those tubes glow. The depth of the hobby is quite surprising. There are numerous Web resources for procuring radios, parts, technical specifications, reference materials, and even vintage test equipment. Also, as my RELATED LINKS tab will display, there exists a wealth of technical and advisory resources available, real people who will talk to you and help you! I have met the nicest people in this hobby, people who share themselves to enhance the hobby! Please allow a quick philosophical note. I do not REFINISH these old sets. I attempt to RESTORE them. I seldom do anything that cannot be undone. I preserve the appearance of the old electrical components by hiding new components inside the old shell. I use authentic lacquer finishes when cabinet restoration is necessary. In brief my objective is to return a set to safe operation while leaving the appearance close to a well-maintained seventy-year-old artifact. |
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My Background I have a life-long background as a "tinkerer". (A tinkerer is a person who often breaks as much as he fixes but learns from and enjoys the experience regardless of the outcome.) You must enjoy tinkering to enjoy this hobby! By trade I am the Director of Information Services for a renowned textile producer. I enjoy my family; eighteen-year-old son, eleven-year-old daughter, and a darling wife who has stopped shaking her head every time I haul a new piece of "junk" home. My Church, Saint Giles Presbyterian, and community involvements in Greenville, South Carolina are also sources of enjoyment. God has blessed me richly. I hope this site can enrich you in some way!
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