My latest project

[Steve Miller]

Very complex!

Should keep you busy this winter.

[ShiroKuro]

@bernard how cool! And the case is really beautiful isn’t it! Will you make a video so we can hear it?

[Bernard]

@ShiroKuro I will. It will be some time before it's ready. I'm almost done (I hope) working on my regular reed organ (I bought it right out of high school over 50 years ago) and can record that too, much sooner.

[ShiroKuro]

@Bernard I look forward to both!

[Bernard]

The difference between cleaned veneer and uncleaned. I'm about half way down the bentwood panel. This is nothing more than cleaning--no polishing, etc. I'm not sure if I will replace the entire end panel--on the left--or simply patch it. Same with the other end of the organ. I'm afraid new veneer might not match the old.

[Daniel]

@bernard Congratulations! It's gorgeous! And it looks great in situ for sure.

[Daniel]

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[CHAS]

A great find for you. Is there a pedal to pump?

[ShiroKuro]

@Bernard said:

This is nothing more than cleaning--no polishing, etc.

Elbow grease is the best kind of polish!! It looks great!

I vote for patching rather than replacing btw. (but I know nothing about these things...)

[Steve Miller]

That’s really pretty veneer!

Is it the same on the top? If it is you may be able to use a piece from the top to patch the sides. If not, and you elect to replace a panel, you might be able to use a piece from one side to patch the other.

Have you ever messed with grain matching using special paintbrushes and markers and such? That grain pattern will be tough to blend but it’s kind of fun to do and veneer is pretty cheap.