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Never ever use NOS selenium rectifiers. all selenium rectifiers must be replaced, they can go rather explosively with toxic fumes at the most, and resistance creep at the very least. Yes the other poster is correct, you have to put a resistor in parallel with the diode. The power supply is...

Will do, will check tomorrow if works out.

tqdude, an antique store/mall here in town just acquired a whole bunch of electrical miscellaneous stuff. In this collection, are three jelly jars full of sockets. I think I saw one of these sockets in the mix with a flat key. do you want me to investigate further?

1950's. I've seen them only a few times. You're best bet is probably Epray or switch out with modern. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lamp-Socket-YOST-Fat-Boy-flat-paddle-OLD-PATINA-BRASS-per-each-/331464494311...

Next up would be the paper/foil stage coupling and bypass capacitors, these are the cylindrical axial lead jobs. These can fail and modern film replacements are generally superior, but wholesale replacement of these may not be needed. ^disagree on this one. These need to replaced, especially...

One other thing, Sears are not the easiest to work on. They have a tendency to use non standard/proprietary parts.

Define "wonky". 90% of these radio's problems are capacitors/resistors/tube sockets. Capacitors are easily available, especially the "low" voltage ones you are going to need (160-250 volts) the other problem, less common but it's definitely an issue, is Silver Mica Disease. Th metal cans...

I miss Rainbow Bread, it made the best toast in vintage toasters. :-(

Your prayers have been answered, have I got a movie for you. Deep Red http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109589/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3 there was at least eight different vintage fans throughout this movie, good clean shots too, all dating from 20's-50's.

Well, Hell, there goes my day ;-) I'd settle for being being able to find the records themselves, since GEMM closed, it's not been very easy.

I love my old General Mills toaster from the late 40's.It toast in two stages, you put the toast in, about 2 minutes after it starts, it clicks and goes to a higher temp. Makes the best toast in the world, aside from toaster oven. Found mine at a thrift store in Alpine, Tx. The cord was...

1950's un-updated bathroom, showerhead regularly cleaned, and a tankless water heater=religious experience

Be advised that you need to check the date on the crockpot recipe books and adjust accordingly. Pre 1990 Crock Pots run cooler at first. It takes longer for them to reach boiling. There are many complaints about running too hot. That's the reason I love my Sunbeam CF (1950's) and the...

Unless it's a 58 Nahh, but that Pontiac behind it would be a nice score also.

thanks for the tips guys. I'll check back later

Guys, I need some advice and rather urgently. I have C7 bulbs lining the edge of the front lawn. They are on holders that are about 6 inches off the ground. The problem is we are about to have a major winter storm starting late Saturday night, with at least a foot of snow predicted. So...

@mattl, My point in posting the Walmart cheapie was that someone buying a garage sale turntable or something from a thrift store is not going to want to spend $$$ on a preamp just too sample the TT's performance. Time moves on and so have I. I have a stack of 4 or 5 TTs in a closet...

We used a Westinghouse fryer exactly like that one to make chicken fried steak for our family christmas get together last weekend, 23 people. Cruised right along and OMG, everyone was freaking out about good it was. They couldn't figure why the crust came out so light and fluffy. By the way...

looks to be maybe 40's. probably lead crystal.

I think I'm having chest pains..$520 for Buy It Now!?!?! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pink-Christmas-Lights-GE-C7-C-7-10-boxes-of-5-50-bulbs-new-old-stock-/121843914980?hash=item1c5e7698e4:g:WDcAAOSwHPlWdMfs