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Source of Calliope Parts & Blowers
By Bob Conant

There have been several postings recently regarding sources for
blowers for the Tangley CA-43 Calliophone.  I am surprised that no
one has suggested contacting Dave Miner.  Dave has made reproduction
calliopes for a number of years and his parts are so close to the
originals that they are able to be used to restore original machines.

While I am not familiar with the specifics, clearly he must use
something as a blower for his new calliopes and may be willing to sell
them to someone restoring an old one.  Dave can be reached at:

  Dave Miner
  Miner Manufacturing Co., Inc.
  2208 220th Street
  Donnellson, IA 52625
  tel: 319-837-6486
  fax: 319-837-6080
  email: dminer@minermfgco.com
  http://www.minermfgco.com/

Dave is also making a "Wurlitzir Model 105 Band Organ" that looks
pretty good also.  (The above spelling of "Wurlitzir" is correct for
the Miner reproductions.  Probably something to do with trademarks.)
Hope this helps.

Bob Conant


(Message sent Thu 22 Oct 1998, 14:41:47 GMT, from time zone GMT-0400.)

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