The Art of Making a Nixie Tube
Dalibor Farný · 6 HN recommendations
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Dalibor Farny documents the hand manufacture of a nixie tube, from glassblowing to evacuation, with text notes rather than narration. He revived the lost craft of nixie tube making.
Why HN recommends it: HN commenters call it mesmerizing and a great look at how things are actually made by a dedicated craftsman.
“The video in the article is just amazing. You don't normally get to see the exact details of how things get made.” Read on HN ↗