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A Singer Sewing Machine is not a Piano
A Singer Sewing Machine is not a Piano
A singer sewing machine is not a piano. But I accepted the challenge of restoring a sewing machine
Hammond Glider TrimOSaw Model G40B
Hammond Glider TrimOSaw Model G40B
As luck would have it, I'm now the proud owner of a Hammond Glider TrimOSaw. These saws were
House transformation
House transformation
This weekend our house is transforming into a recital hall! We are pleased to be hosting a
1905 Heine Recondition
1905 Heine Recondition
I do love my job, especially when it's clear that my objectives are met. My objectives? ...
Welcome Steinway A-3
Welcome Steinway A-3
The cobbler's children go without shoes. But this piano technician is breaking out of that
The Good Work
The Good Work
I paused for a moment in my work this morning to realize that I was doing exactly what I wanted to
Grand Piano Regulation
Grand Piano Regulation
This week I spent a day at a customer's home in Ogden, regulating a Yamaha GH1 made in 1993. It was
Touchstone to 1956
Touchstone to 1956
The Janssen Piano Company of New York made about 160,000 pianos from 1901 until 1964, when it sold
If a job is worth doing ...
If a job is worth doing ...
In the 20 years that I lived with my father, how many times did I hear: "If a job is worth doing,
Stieff Rebuild - Gathering Resources
Stieff Rebuild - Gathering Resources
It was a vacation week! Terri and I enjoyed a few days in sunny California, and since we were near
Sing or Dance - A Linguistic Distinction?
Sing or Dance - A Linguistic Distinction?
In his book, "This is Your Brain on Music", Daniel J. Levitin an describes interesting aspect of
Advanced Grand Piano Regulation
Advanced Grand Piano Regulation
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