R.M. Mottola asked:

> So I got this (probably drug induced) idea of building a barrel organ
> from scratch.  Can anyone point me at books, articles, web pages, etc.
> that have information on the basic parameters of organ pipes?

John Kleinbauer has written a book titled "How to Build a Barrel Organ."
John built a working barrel organ from PVC pipe and he shares his
experience with the reader.  This is a "how to" book with many helpful
diagrams for the do-it-yourselfer.

More information about this book and how to order it can be found at:

   http://mmd.foxtail.com/Exchange/barrel.htm

Copies of this book have been sold throughout the United States and
Canada, and also overseas.  If you have any questions about the book,
author John Kleinbauer can be contacted at:

  kleinbauer@juno.com

Joyce Brite
Player Piano and Mechanical Music Exchange
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