We have just started the restoration of a very rare Willis floating barker lever machine.
Please check back to our website [www.organdesign.co.uk] for further information.
Hi!
It would be great to hear more about the complexities of this and its adjustment. Twitter length posts https://twitter.com/OrganDesign/statuses/394963700979105792 (https://twitter.com/OrganDesign/statuses/394963700979105792) aren't wholly expressive! It's great to see http://www.organdesign.co.uk/ (http://www.organdesign.co.uk/) which looks good. Descriptions of some of the things you come across, not just what you're doing but also the processes you're undertaking http://www.organdesign.co.uk/ (http://www.organdesign.co.uk/).
Best wishes
David P
But what is a 'floating Barker lever'? Presumably, it is neither a Barker lever nor a Floating lever; certainly it is rare.
MF
Hi
The Willis floating lever mechanism is, in effect, a pneumatic servo system. Not sure if this is what is meant here though.
Every Blessing
Tony
There is no such thing as either a Willis Barker Lever, a floating Barker lever or a Willis Floating Barker Lever.
If this is a Willis mechanism, it will either be a Willis Lever or a Willis Floating Lever. Easily discernible from the Patent number.
If you haven't done one before and don't have the research, good luck!
DW
Dear David
Thanks for your clarification. Edward is a young organ builder (that is by grey haired standards) who I first met some years ago as a student volunteering on the rescue, removal and rebuild of a rather worthy 2 manual instrument. Perhaps he might appreciated your expertise and encouragement.
Best wishes
David P