1970 KB Record Player Restoration - Part 1

Mark takes in an ITT / KB record player (model KP036) in need of a complete restoration. Part 1 is the teardown, case refurb, and re-plating the fixings.

[robertogarcia]

I really like this Phill Collins of electronics.
He certainly knows his stuff.
I'll keep on watching and learning of his videos.
Thanks for sharing your valuable knowlege.

[krzysztofkarnas]

Electronic engineer, mechanic, carpenter, chemist. Renaissance Man.

[goldCrystalhaze]

I am amazed by the span of knowledge you have, you have a fantastic workshop with everything I could ever imagine and, most of all, you are a wonderful person. I really enjoy your videos, I feel like spending time with my best friend, doing our hobby and enjoying our day! Thank you so much!

[EricTViking]

If someone would have told me that this evening I'd sit in front of the computer, and watch a video of a bloke wallpapering a record player, I wouldn't have believed them.

[derekstryjski]

Love your videos, Mark. Keep up the good work. Best wishes from Scotland

[dr.volver]

Вы очень всесторонне развитый и талантливый человек.

[cmonkey]

In anticipation of the next segment, I once 'serviced' my parent's hi-fi turntable when the the grease turned to glue. The device dated back to the early 60s. I had all the parts laid out on newspapers in the lounge room. Cleaned it all up, added new grease, and magically put all the bits back in. It was a "don't tell Dad" experience.

[davidvivian]

Hi Mark, a lovely, interesting video as usual. I starting working for ITT/KB as a Sales Rep during the late 1970s, but I don't recall this particular model. BTW, KB stands for Kolster Brandes which was, I think, the German electronics company which bought out KB. The first model of record player I recall, was the KA1026 which probably replaced the KP036. Happy days.

[hmbpnz]

I hope that your channel explodes in popularity, because this is the stuff we all want. Thanks so much for bringing us into your workshop.

[clivewiddall]

You’ve got one hell of a workshop. I want one!

[Rudi-Mhz]

Awesome Job done Mark ! The Details you witched into this Piece are so kindly made. 👍P.S. the green Cone Material is a classic Paper for old Chassis.

[mcmeikel]

Es macht einfach Spaß zuzusehen, man lernt nie aus.

[scottdaniels]

I know this is an older post - but I have had good success thinning wood glue, then using various size syringes to force glue farther into cracks like this. Oh - and "hi" from north Georgia! I am an EE for 35 years and really enjoy your videos.

[theoloutlaw]

Great job Mark. You have to love the good ol' BSR mechanism. Very simple, very effective, cheap to manufacture, and brought many enjoyment into peoples lives.
These old timers are a delight, and while they are probably not worth a lot of money, there is something about them that to me shouts 'Genius'.
While they were made to a price point, you still have to love the quality when there is so little involved.
Marvelous stuff.

[freednighthawk]

Hey Mark, when trying to back fill ply that's peeling, dampen the wood with water or Isopropyl Alcohol. It helps the glue wick into the gap better.

[petersopacua]

Beautiful restoration project, and it, s a nice suitcase recordplayer/changer !! good job Mark !!, greetings from Assen in the Netherlands !

[anthonydenn]

Nice job. Those dome inserts will look great when fitted. I remember we had an old bsr record player bitd. Built to last those things.

[madtopp]

i am surprised the speaker foam ain't gone kudos for the re-plateing and keeping the originality..the new covering looks great to

[ericBcreator]

Awesome job!

I've been watching a lot of your videos (while playing on my practice pad - I'm a drummer) and you're a great tech / restorer!

[tusharparte]

You are very capable and doing all this with such happy energy.