Once again I have discovered a valuable article deep down in my files, in
Mecanix Illustrated (their spelling not mine -- cutesy, no?  And then they
complain that our kids can't spell!).

Many years ago, in the 1950's, while I was in high school, this magazine
ran a how-to article on how to build a Marimba.  It gives all the
dimensions for the bars, frame, and resonators, where to put the mounting
holes in the bars, what type of wood to use, etc.

I still have the article and am willing to Xerox it and sent it out,
but with one catch.  I must have a business size SASE (SASE = Self 
Addressed, Stamped Envelope: one 39-cent stamp for 1 ounce).

In my last offer for the Calliope plans I received many requests with
no SASE.  So if you never received your plans then resubmit a request
with a SASE.  I will be happy to send them to you.

Glad to be of help.

Andy LaTorre, LaTorre Orgue Mecanique
(MIDI-Controlled Fairground Organ Kit Plans)
Sylva, North Carolina, USA