I was happy to discover this group as I purchased many reproduction 105 parts on e-bay that Steve Lanick had made. I have all the pipes, most of the windchest,...
In 2003 I found on e-bay, and purchased, 105 parts made by Steve Lanick of Pennsylvania, I beleive. They were excellent and met all my expectations. I think...
Steve Lanick, late of Pittsburgh, was a first-rate craftsman; I don't think there was anything he couldn't do with wood. His replicas were generally better...
My brother and I both purchased these kits. They were very nicely done. They contained most all of the parts except for any of the vacuum system. (no unit...
Hi Burl. You could write to OSI or some other pipemaker, but if you'll go to the Mechanical Music Digest site, you can find out how to easily make your own....
Last time I checked, Doyle Lane had some sizes available. There are a couple of suppliers in Europe but with the exchange rates and shipping might be better...
For anyone who may have a OSI 20 note organ, I have a couple of the pressure switches that correct the problem with the organ not playing below 40 degrees....
Hi everyone, I am starting to make my wooden pipes and have had some trouble finding an easy way to cut the lips on the front section of the pipes. I tried ...
Contact COAA, Carousel Organ Association of America, www.COAA.us and arrange for the purchase of a copy of "The Journal of the Carousel Organ Issue #36 July...
Jack Conway
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Sep 29, 2008 3:09 pm
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Yes, that series on building a complete 105 is posted at www.carousels.com. Howard...
At the risk of sounding like a commercial, I would add that COAA also has the first 30 issues of "The Carousel Organ" Journal available on a single CD. The...
question - can I keep my organ in my garage for the Minnesota winter or should I bring it in the house? Which is worse - cold temps or the inside low...
Can anyone send me pictures of a home made roll frame and any info on buying one. I will be building a 105 soon and would like all the info I can get on the...
Hi Bob. I have a duplex set of home-brew 165 frames which I'm putting into a home-brew band organ. Since the 165, 150, 125 (105) and APP roll frames were...
... Hi Bob. Here are a few shots of the frames, which are not, as yet, installed in the organ. The first shows both of the frames (not side by side, but...
... Remember that you're welcome to whatever information or pics I can supply! Information is worthless unless it's SHARED! Take care! Bob Loesch northern...
My humblest apologies! I had meant for that BUNCH of posts to be private, but didn't check the address before sending. Mea culpa! Bob Loesch northern...
Bob, Contact Russ Doering in Sunnyvale, CA. His e-mail is ...(note: replace the asterisk with the @ sign) russ-doering*sbcglobal.net He built my roll frame...
That's fine and thank you for the pictures. Bob ... From: Bob Loesch To: wurlitzer105b@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 5:06 PM Subject: Re:...
Tom What did you use for a tracker bar? I shouldn't have a problem making the frame but I'm not sure about the tracker bar. Thanks Bob ... From: mnbandorgan ...
Hi Bob. Both Russ Doering and Gordon Forcier make tracker bars, interchangeable with original Wurlitzer ones. Alternatively, you might find one from someone...
I got my tracker bar from Player Piano - years ago. Russ commented that it's a nice one - square holes and all. I wouldn't hurt to give them a call. Tom ... ...
There's nothing in an organ that will be hurt by low temperatures, but very low humidity, such as you get when you apply central heating to sub-zero air is...
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