Organ Update - March 2024

This month, work started on rebuilding the two tremulants that are in bad shape. All of the remaining pieces that needed to be sprayed in the temporary spray booth were completed, including the decking. As soon as the finish dried, all of the puzzle pieces that make up the platform were assembled in place. Aside from two pieces that are screwed down, all other panels are removable for servicing the reservoirs underneath. It is really nice to be able to walk around on top now! Taking advantage of that decking, the 8’ Tibia offset was wired. Moving to the back of the chamber, the Ophicleide chests, racking and pipes were installed.

Temporary winding was removed from the glockenspiel (used for the Christmas program). With some newly located fishplates, the glockenspiel was moved forward and secured. Rubber cloth was purchased and with that, the back trap trunk was completed! While it was out, the front trunk also received new rubber cloth as the old material was wearing out and had several leaks. With the back trap trunk secured, a few holes were drilled for wind lines. This trunk is now getting wind fed from the front trunk and feeds the glockenspiel, base/kettle and snare drums. Towards the end of a very productive day, the diapason offset was put in place along with the associated racking and pipes.

Finally, track lighting was extended to the back of the platform and along the back of the chamber so that the walkway behind the marimba could be properly lit.