Modern Hand Made Vacuum Tubes

Posted on October 7, 2014 by jwk

Enterprising French amateur Claude Paillard , F2FO, creates beautiful modern vacuum tubes by hand in his shop. These would be effective as an 01A replacement or similar in an early radio.

It’s a real work of art. Check it out!

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4 Responses to Modern Hand Made Vacuum Tubes

  1. Coffee Helper says:
    April 25, 2018 at 7:20 am

    Incredible craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing! Does he still make the 6v6?

    Reply

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  3. Walker says:
    October 13, 2014 at 11:11 am

    This is amazing! I’m somehow aching to get a homemade 6v6 now though.

    Reply
  4. CBarry@aol.com says:
    October 8, 2014 at 9:07 am

    That is one of the most excellent videos I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing it.

    Reply

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