This an answer for Damon Atchison who asked about the
Orchestrion Builder's Manual.
While I'm sure Craig Brougher, author of the book, will
be answering your inquiry, let me tell you that it was published
in 1992 by the above author (not in the teens, unless there
was another one!).
There are 16 chapters and 11 appendices. Chapter/Appendices
titles include:
Chapters:
Philosophy of Orchestrion Building
Case and Piano Modifications & Preparation
Modifying or Building a Player Stack
Coin Mechanisms and Electrical Systems
Pumps, Regulators and Reservoirs
Deciding on a Spool-Frame
Valves & Pouch Cutouts
Designing Expression Regulators
Lock and Cancel Systems
Multiplexing
Designing & Building Percussion Instruments
Building a Xylophone
Automating an Accordion
Pipe Chests
Building Mandolin Rails
Appendices:
Sealing Wood and Leather
Shellac
Curing & Stabilizing Wood
Tips on using Hide Glue
Selecting Leather
The Piano Lid Orchestrion
Testing Components
Timesaving Suggestions
Xylophone Scales
Dual Pouch Regulator
Trackerbar Scales
WHEW! There's lots of information here!
The book came in 2 formats: Softcover and Looseleaf binder.
The binder is my book of choice as it will lay flat for easy reference.
The binder also comes with a list of sources for items mentioned
in the book. The Softcover sells for $50.00, the binder for $60.00
plus postage.
I currently have 2 Softcover and 5 Binder books in stock. I believe
Craig told me he wouldn't be publishing any more, but don't
quote me on that.....
I believe this is the only book written on the subject of Orchestrion
repair/building.
Nancy Fratti
MusicBoxLady@Juno.com
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