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Reed Organ Reed Puller
By John Grant

Thanks to all that sent messages, both here and in private, about
reed organ reed pullers.  I probably should have done more intensive
research for sources.  Schaff's stock #713 matches the remaining
examples I have on hand.  Hopefully, they still have a supply.

I have made several serviceable substitutes in the past, but wanted
to make sure I could replace these "authentic" designs ones before
I place all of my stock in customer organs.

Many moons ago I used to do several of these instruments each year,
but the demand has dwindled to almost zero lately.  Now all of a sudden
I have two in the shop, including an incredibly high-quality Loring &
Blake model with 15 stop knobs (which anyone who works on these will
will recognize does not mean 15 ranks).  I felt duty-bound to replace
the missing original puller with a proper replica.

Modified paint can openers do the job, but in the final analysis,
they look like modified paint can openers.  And yes, they are always
too short.

John Grant

 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Attachments/17/08/13/170813_110904_Loring&Blake_Reed_Puller.jpg 
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Attachments/17/08/13/170813_110904_Loring&Blake.jpg 


(Message sent Sun 13 Aug 2017, 18:09:05 GMT, from time zone GMT-0700.)

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