The majority of the case work is stained and finished. It is likely that we will see the upper case, pipes, and gold shades in place for Easter.
Install Day 4
The guys finished a full week of installation today with two more wind reservoirs, swell and positiv whittle tree boxes, additional work throughout the case.
Install Day 3
Today has been a busy day putting up side supports and walls! The underbelly of the Choir and Great Divisions are installed with hundreds of bolts, securing muffler boxes and intricate wiring panels to the windchests. Toe boards and walk boards are installed while the shell goes up around it.
Swell chest endeavor
Install Day 2
Installation day 2 was filled with hoisting floor frames, windchests, and other materials to the choir loft. A steel frame had be hoisted to the ceiling to allow a chain hoist to assist heavier items, such as the 800 lb Swell chest.
Posaune Video
The Posaune is a german-crafted Tuba or Trombone stop which has a thunderous low register and a direct, soloistic upper register. So great to hear it all fixed up and beginning to be voiced!
Testing the Posaune - JFNordlie Organ Company
Whack a mole!
Someone commented on the swell chest: "Is that a whack a mole?" Why, yes...a very high tech version. Upon whacking a mole, a loud reed pipe plays. :)
Install Day 1
It only took an impressive 2 hours to unload two trucks and a trailer on our first major installation day! Thanks to Josh, Kevin, Matthew, and the Nordlie crew, we filled the Cathedral in no time. A common phrase is used at this stage: "Now, where did I put that part?"
Aluminum is shiny
The lowest 5 notes of the 16' Pedal Principal were missing from the earlier Cathedral organ, so new pipes had to be cast. Shiny Aluminum has become more common because of its light weight, low cost, and shiny polish. As beautiful as they are, they will not normally be visible, as they are installed on the back wall, behind the organ case.
Pedal ranks
The 16' and 8' Pedal Principals were installed on Jan 20, along with the beautiful german crafted 16' Posaune.
JFNordlie crew upon installation of the first ranks in New Ulm.