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Restoring organs => Restoring pipe organs => Topic started by: BachMeer on September 19, 2011, 07:21:24 PM

Title: Organ builder apprentices who would like to try their arm
Post by: BachMeer on September 19, 2011, 07:21:24 PM
Hi all

I'm new here - nice to meet you all!
Are there any organ builders learning the ropes who would fancy giving my pipe facade a re painting? I've been quoted stupid money and am hoping that I can get it done cheaper and maybe provide useful experience to someone in the process!

There are 45 of them.

Thanks!
BachMeer
Title: Re: Organ builder apprentices who would like to try their arm
Post by: NEorganist on September 22, 2011, 04:01:25 PM
Hi there. I'm quite new to the site myself and just saw your post. Out of interest, where is this organ? I assume they are display pipes from the Open Diapason/Principal?
Title: Re: Organ builder apprentices who would like to try their arm
Post by: BachMeer on November 24, 2011, 12:38:26 PM
Hi Sorry for the delay - yes they are.
The organ is in Manchester.

Is there anyone in Manchester who would be able to do a great repainting job of these pipes?

thanks!!
Title: Re: Organ builder apprentices who would like to try their arm
Post by: NEorganist on November 24, 2011, 04:23:43 PM
I assume you would like these pipes sprayed; it will give you a better finish than painting. Have you any special spraying equipment yourself? If not, any quote will automatically include use of this. Spray cans will dramatically reduce the cost, and therefore be your cheapest option.  Is there any deadline for this work to be done?
Let me know how you get along.

Andrew
Title: Re: Organ builder apprentices who would like to try their arm
Post by: BachMeer on November 27, 2011, 08:51:02 PM
Hi Andrew

Thanks for yr reply. No equipment and no deadline really no. I just want the pipes re spraying in gold. Do you know anyone who would be able to do them cheaply?

thanks!
Kevin
Title: Re: Organ builder apprentices who would like to try their arm
Post by: AnOrganCornucopia on December 10, 2011, 03:16:22 AM
I'd love to give it a go but I'm far too far South for you, I'm afraid!