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Ed Gaida, in the USA, has built a number of John Smith organs,
and has also helped many other builders to complete their organs
when they became stuck. Here, he goes through the steps in the construction
of the organ. His detailed photographs are an excellent source
of information.
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The double Feeders |
The Reservoir |
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Pump Unit installed |
Making the Crankshaft |
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Some Pipes ready for voicing |
Top of Organ |
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Drive Mechanism |
Five Pipes installed |
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Areas cut out for mounting Pipes |
Fifteen pipes attached |
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The completed Front Panel and Pipes |
Pipe Panel installed in Organ |
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Nipples installed |
Top view of Organ |
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Making the Tracker Bar assembly |
The completed Organ without Case |
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