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FS Free: 26-note Key Frame for 16-inch Barrel
By Jim Weir

Hi.  Some years ago I acquired a 26-note wooden key frame complete
with fingers.  The frame is 16 inches long, with a pivot arm at each
end and a rod that I guess would be pulled up so that new cylinders can
be slid into place.

I got it from an organ builder who was owed money by the late Bruce
Devine.  I had musical box work from Bruce Devine, finished but not
paid for.  I thought maybe I could use this frame to force him to pay
up.  No chance.  I foolishly let the work go to Adrian Little who
collected it on Devine's behalf.  Then the cheque bounced!

Assuming it still exists somewhere out there, there's a machine missing
its original key frame.  Even if the machine no longer exists, or has
had a new frame made for it, someone must have a use for it.  Whoever
wants it can have it free, all they need is to pay postage.  A photo
is available.

Jim Weir
Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland
combwork@aol.com.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply]


(Message sent Sun 1 Jun 2014, 08:40:16 GMT, from time zone GMT-0400.)

Key Words in Subject:  16-inch, 26-note, Barrel, Frame, Free, FS, Key

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