In the messages area of this group, I have clicked on the envelope to send a message to a specific member and have never received a reply so I don't know if or...
Hi John, If you did not receive my reply to your email of 12/29/08 that I sent on 12/30/08 you may have a problem with your spam filter selectively blocking...
hi everyone, There has been alot of posts about glue pots.I just added a photo of My glue pot . Basic water boiler with a built in thermostat. Very easy to...
Hi, I am new to this group and have a question about my 125 roll frame. I built an electronic band organ 20 years ago and can't remember the manufacturer of...
This looks like a lock and cancel problem. This is a common problem with this era wurlitzer valve blocks. Most of these came from Player Piano Company and I...
Hello, I have just updated the web site on my band organ project which I finished one and a half years ago. You can find many pictures of the building process,...
Christian, Wow! The site is fantastic and the sound produced by your organ is simply amazing. Did you fashion that roll frame yourself? If yes, did you...
Christian, Great web site and photos----how did you do the crank shaft??? was it a weldment?? thanks Terry V Mentor, Ohio **************A Good Credit Score is...
Christian  Great job and I also would be interested in the roll frame. That is really a nice sounding and looking Organ  Jay ... From: David Jones...
Bob Humes, I have been following your instructions on how to build the Piccolo pipes and have been very successful with most of the work. However I have a few...
Stephen    If you are having trouble with that duplicator may I suggest you watch the video that came with it a few more times. I had one in my production...
I bought my Vega duplicator from a "cheapo" internet tools store and it didn't come with a video. I thought I was getting a deal because it was cheaper than...
David, Yes, I did the roll frame in my workshop, and built it from stock materials (aluminum, brass, steel) and standard gears; it works well. I did create new...
Terry, I did the crankshaft from round silver steel (22mm or 7/8" dia.) and flat steel bar (35x15mm or 1 3/8"x5/8" and 35x12mm or 1 3/8"x1/2"), prepared all...
Jay, I plan to do notes on making the roll frame and will add them to the 'files' folder of this group. Christian ... really a nice sounding and looking Organ ...
Stephen     Call Vega the lady that answers the phone is Great the people there really care about there product and the people that buy it. Explain to...
Stephen, The chuck I am using is from Penn State Industries (http://www.pennstateind.com/catalog/full.php?page=66) It is model LCM18X. and your are right it...
I've messed with various lathe duplicators in the past and have generally found them to be a PITA to set up and use, much more time consuming than duplicating...
I have a spare 105 Crank casting available. It has had some of the machining completed. Some rust as it has been stored in storage for some time. Any ...
What part of the machining has been completed? Does it have the Stepped size on the drive shaft?Do you by chance also have a set of bevel gears - or know where...
All the machining EXCEPT the for the throws of the pump rods is done. I am not sure what is meant by the 'stepped size'. Sorry, I cannot help you with the...
I recently purchased a very nice 105 in relatively original condition. However, it is missing 2 items: the pediment or crown and the proper 16" flywheel. Can...
Bob, Jay & Roger - many thanks for your inputs - they are much appreciated. I am going to call Vega next week and see if I can't get the missing parts. Bob -...
Do you have any drawings and more info on building your crankshaft. I have started one but every time I look at at a different crankshaft the dimensions are...
Jim, As I remember you purchased the 105 from Marty Roenigk late last year. If that is the case you have a cymbal mounted on your bass drum rather than a...
Jim, I just pulled out my copy of the Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments and a number of the Wurlitzer Military style organs did not have Gallerys....
Jim: I will post photos later today on the 105 forum. The entire piece consists of a Base Board that is 41"x 8"x 3/4". All the carvings seem to be applied...
Jim, I think Mark Henderson(markinbluborg)in this group either made or had his gallery made (see the picture of his on the main page of this site). I think it...
I have uploaded some photos (see Christian's 105) and a drawing (PDF file 'W105crankshaft_welded.pdf') on how I made the crankshaft for my organ. You can see...
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