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Making an Organ Crankshaft
By Matthew Caulfield

In 100106 MMDigest Jeff Bridges asked about making a crankshaft for
a Wurlitzer 105 band organ.  The latest issue of the COAA's "Carousel
Organ" (issue #42, January 2010) carries an article by David Wasson
on making an organ crankshaft.  Dave is a true craftsman, capable of
work I never could do, and his pointers on machining technique were
very informative.  Organ rally attendees will recognize Dave as owner
and builder of the concert fairground organ, "Trudy."

Matthew Caulfield
Irondequoit, New York



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