I was saddened to read of the passing of Craig Brougher [260818 MMD].
Craig was a friend and taught me to think in an engineering way rather
than as a technician while restoring automatic musical instruments.

"Look at each piece of leather. Would you wear it?" was his question
to me.

No, I wouldn't wear it, but the overlying idea is would it perform
and what makes a good piece of leather for a valve, for a flap-valve,
for a pouch, for packing or for a bushing or butt of a hammer, etc.

Also, why did the company do it that way? Understand the principles
before attacking the restoration.

I've followed that method ever since and it has helped me be a better
restoration person.

RIP, Craig. I hope the heavenly choir is accompanied by a well-restored
Ampico.

Eli Shahar