In order to deliver the smoothest possible satin black finish the new timber used is expensive HMR (high moisture resistant) particleboard veneered in Tasmanian Oak.
Bottom ends in production
Bottom ends
WurliTzer Opus #341 Piano Levers in original condition
Restored Piano Levers
Don's new writing desk takes shape!
Wurlitzer copy mouldings
Cracked corbel veneer
Split corbel
Don installed all SAMs and stoptabs with double sided tape to ensure that the specification would fit!
SAM/stoptab main rail installation complete.
Backrail mockup. Top and backrail final dimensions depend on the actual size of keybaords.
Ken Crome Trash Drawers
Opus #341 Pedalboard restoration commences
Arndt magnetic/reed pedalboard switch assembly
Piano levers and Arndt expression shoes installed
Arndt magnetic/reed pedalboard assembly installed and rear of Arndt expression shoes.
Piano levers - front view
Original WurliTzer Opus #341 kickboard used
Starting to look like a console! Once assembled, all parts except the stop rails have to be dismantled to permit refinishing.
Arndt toe studs installed
Don constructed the toe stud mounting plate from scratch!
Ken Crome Trash Drawer installed
Both Trash drawers installed. Main Rails yet to be trimmed
OSI keyboards in place
OSI keyboards in place front view
Top pieces constructed and in place. Don stands by console to provide size perspective
Music rack (from Opus #341), but not in final position.
Top pieces routed.
Stop ends manufactured and installed
Side fills and LCD display installed
New supports for music rack completed
Music rack in final position
Back construction underway
Back completed
Keyboards completed and wired. Mother of Pearl (MoP) buttons would not fit side by side on the OSI cheeks, hence the staggered layout.
LED's are to indicate which MoP button function is on. My thanks to Doug Powers for this idea.
Back from the painter
Wiring!
Artisan µMIDI boards
Outlet board
Testing!
Piano hinge installed on lid
Lid closed
Rear view
