The Workbench

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

Dillen — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:33:34 GMT

A Jet and a Penta, what a pair and you can actually connect a Penta to the JET, talk about compatibility.
And what a nice photo this is, I love the warm glow and the JET seems a perfect fit here.
Nice to know that this little beauty ended with a new caring owner.

Martin

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

j0hnbarker — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:45:48 GMT

.....a little later than planned, but here's a shot of Martin's wonderfully restored set in the living room in my new house. I think it looks well cool next to the Penta :) Apologies for the slight blurriness as I think I need a tripod or steadier hands for those low light shots!

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

j0hnbarker — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:48:14 GMT

Just thought I'd tie this thread up for the time being. Martin kindly agreed to sell the JET to me, and I have it sat at home now - the first valve radio in my small collection. I've got to pay tribute to Martin's superb work on this set, as it looks practically new, and of course functions absolutely faultlessly. I listen to Radio 5 a lot, and because the JET produces a lovely warm tone when playing speech, it's a pleasure to listen to as well as to look at with the cool illuminated dial lamps etc.

I do plan to post a picture in due course of the JET in its new surroundings. My girlfriend and I are about to move house in the next few weeks, so it is sat in my spare room at the moment, but I have a place planned for it in our new (much bigger) house and will post one as soon as we and the JET have settled in :) Am moving from Sheffield back to my home town of Leeds, so any admirers who want to come and have a look and twiddle the knobs (oo-er) are most welcome once we're there!

John

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

Dillen — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:37:31 GMT

Peter, The Beolit 39 was on the bench but I am missing a dial lamp... It's a rather special lamp design that by rotating sets the mains working voltage for the whole radio. I can make a substitute but it won't feel right. I would like to hear from anyone having a spare dial lamp.

Kevin, The Beomaster 3000 switch section is a nightmare as you've probably already found out too. I've done a couple some years back and am really not that eager to do it again. I still recall those long nights...

Puncher, No offense taken, my friend, I'm not that type. and don't shut up, your comments and thoughts are highly respected and most welcome. Besides, you were absolutely right, I just didn't give the selling potential any thoughts before posting.

As things are at present, the JET will presumably go to a new caring owner in the UK but not until SWMBO has her BM1900 back - or some other project in need of soak testing.

Martin

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

Puncher — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:03:01 GMT

I wasn't insinuating that the whole purpose of the thread from the outset was a glorified advert (sorry if thats how it sounded).

What I meant was that you couldn't really do anything more to make it more attractive to any potential collector, having done such a fine job of the restoration (and documenting it so well).

I'm not sure I'm making myself any clearer - I'll just shut up

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

Kevin — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:23:10 GMT

A really interesting article just right for this part of the forum I just hope it goes to a good home. Looking forward to seeing the next one how about rebuilding the switch section on a Bm3000?

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

Peter — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:19:36 GMT

I don't think this was advertising - but the attention to detail makes me lust after it! Let me know when you do a Beolit 39!! I'll be the first in the queue!

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

Dillen — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:04:22 GMT

The radio will have to go to a new home.
I have no room for my collection anymore and more projects will
follow but when I wrote the above story, my mind wasn't on the selling of the radio at all.
It was a mild attempt at making Beoworld cover an even wider
range of B&O interest and the workbench section opened the
opportunity and seemed like the right place for me to share the story.

It was never my intention to make this a sales
add, lurk people into buying or even make people lust for the radio, "clever" or not.
I have no problem selling on f.e. Ebay and in case I would try
to sell it on Beoworld I would have taken it to the
sales forum section but after I posted the story, the interest
was very intense, emails, PM's and even a pleasant
overseas phonecall so it more or less turned out this way by itself.

Having said that, I can easily see what you mean by clever advertizing;
Several sellers list vintage radios for sale, some even checked
at a B&O workshop (one wonders) but in this case you can actually see,
almost feel, what you're buying.

Martin

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

Puncher — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:45:43 GMT

Dillen:

Thanks guys for the nice comments.
If you had only half the fun reading it as I had doing it, it was all worthwhile.

The radio comes out of my own private collection and is in daily use as of this writing but like the majority of things in my collection
it will eventually be sold. I simply have no room for the things any longer.
The radio has a veneer chip on the rear edge of the sides, the rest is practically mint.
It has it's original backside and underside covers in perfect condition and the envelope with schematics preserved inside.
Will run fine on 220-240V, power consumption is only 45 Watts. It has it's original mains flex, a brown figure-of-eight cable which is safe and sound.
The radio has a lot of power, it can play surprisingly loud without distorting.
More photos can be taken if needed.
Packing and shipping is possible at buyers expense.
If there's interest, I will of course consider any offers on PM.

Martin

Can I just say - if anyone intends to do something up and then sell it then this the sales pitch to beat

Show them the goods before and after (some after!) - let them lust after it - and then announce its for sale!

Masterful.

And a splendid post/restoration!

A credit to Dillen (and his undoubted skills).

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

waterlander2004 — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:35:19 GMT

Hi Martin,

Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to write down your experiences in a way that reads like a novel, and no doubt inspires others to undertake similar (or -in my case- simpler) repair projects. Being able to bring a piece of beautifully designed vintage equipment back to life must be a very rewarding feeling.

This is highly enjoyable reading and certainly a story that further lifts the level and value of this already valuable website and community!

Already looking forward to similar experience sharing stories we might see in the future!

Kind regards, Eric

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

Dillen — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 05:48:42 GMT

Thanks guys for the nice comments.
If you had only half the fun reading it as I had doing it, it was all worthwhile.

The radio comes out of my own private collection and is in daily use as of this writing but like the majority of things in my collection
it will eventually be sold. I simply have no room for the things any longer.
The radio has a veneer chip on the rear edge of the sides, the rest is practically mint.
It has it's original backside and underside covers in perfect condition and the envelope with schematics preserved inside.
Will run fine on 220-240V, power consumption is only 45 Watts. It has it's original mains flex, a brown figure-of-eight cable which is safe and sound.
The radio has a lot of power, it can play surprisingly loud without distorting.
More photos can be taken if needed.
Packing and shipping is possible at buyers expense.
If there's interest, I will of course consider any offers on PM.

Martin

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

BenSA — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:46:43 GMT

Just shows the immense knowledge and ability you have in this field. Really enjoyed reading it and appreciate the time and effort you took share it with us. I only wish I knew how to do half of what you can do!!! Even a quarter would do!!

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

j0hnbarker — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:51:59 GMT

What a beautiful set, and such a labour of love! I am sure you would have many takers if you did decide to sell it - myself included!

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

Craig — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:24:34 GMT

Thank you Martin. That was a very informative thread. It must of taken a long time to type all that and do the pictures. What a beautiful piece of B&O. So are you keeping it? Please say yes.

Craig

Re: Repair and restoration of a JET Present 607

Dillen — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:03:33 GMT

The appearance of the JET was fine from the start though the wooden
surfaces looked a bit dry in some places.
The glass dial was cleaned gently on the outside.
It's not adviceable to clean the printed side of the dial unless
you are absolutely sure that what you do won't ruin the lettering.
All knobs were cleaned in handwarm soapy water using a dedicated toothbrush.
The teak surfaces was treated with a generous amount of teak oil, applied
using fine steelwool, rubbed in along the lines of the woodgrain, never across.
It was allowed 15-20 minutes to soak in and the excess was wiped
off using a soft cloth, leaving the radio a silky shine with a nice glow.
Restoration is now finished and the radio has temporarily substituted
the wallmounted Beomaster 1900 in the kitchen which is on the bench for
recap'ing and general overhaul after 14 years on the wall.
The JET entertains and impresses all house guests with it's warm sound and sheer presence.

Martin