Making a Triode Tube from Scratch

[BobWarfield]

If you haven't seen this, it's well worth a look: http://paillard.claude.free.fr/

This French fellow makes a triode tube (valve, I believe in "proper" English) from scratch. Whether or not you have any desire to make a triode, it shows the outer limits of the hobby. He's built a lot of interesting machines and also has a few interesting antiques like his spot welder.

As I watched it, I learned a lot about working glass. I can see that if I need to do some glass for a Stirling, I'll be a lot less afraid of it than I was!

Best,

BW

 

[Stan]

Amazing video, but why go through all that. All you need is a handful of sand to make a microprocessor.

 

[Brass_Machine]

Um wow

I am not 100% sure of everything I saw in that video... He is definitely one of my heros now. He has a true mad scientist lab... some of those machines made very cool sounds!

Eric

 

[BobWarfield]

Stan, I'm sure once everyone has "spintronics" and quantum microprocessors, we'll see some video of some guy that bought a bunch of surplus chipmaking gear show us how to make a 7400 series gate in his basement.

Meanwhile, as a former Ham Radio guy and exotic Hi Fi enthusiast, the triode rocks!

Best,

BW

 

[Steve]

Thats is amazing ...... Making Valves ..... I use to be into amature radio and electronics many years ago , but never got into valves as they were on there way out when i started , and i never really understud how they worked anyway ...... lol , Transisters were far more easyer , but its nice to see someone still making valves as there will always be a market for them regarding audio amplifiers .


Steve

 

[Loose nut]

Amazing video, but why go through all that. All you need is a handful of sand to make a microprocessor.

try making a microprocessor in your garage

 

[John]

How about making your own transistors?

Have a look at http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Andrew_Wylie/homemade.HTM

John