Dear Ben, I don't know where you can get the John Smith plans but I
have a suggestion for your project. There is a fellow in Australia who
has made a organ kit based on John Smith's idea. It is a neat little
organ and it plays the same rolls. But it is more sturdy (high quality
plywood) and all the parts are already cut by a laser. The front is
applied separately so you can design your own facade, if you want. The
fellow's name is Tom Newsome and he sent a notice to MMD a couple weeks
ago about it. He has a web site at http://www.castlewoodorgans.com/
Take a look and let us know what you think. I have already bought one,
which will be shipped this week. I am hoping to have it done before
the MBSI meeting so I can take it with me to show at the organ rally.
The exchange rate is now very favorable for the Australian dollar, so
sooner is better than later. I think it was about $700, including the
exchange rate, the check/wire transfer, the shipping, etc. I think the
duty is 5.3% (another $30). The post office handles the import
process.
Regards,
Craig Smith
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