First time lapse video of New Ulm's casework installation.
Facade Pipes
Today, the first of 35 facade pipes went in, along with the incredibly beautiful handcarved basswood pipe shades by Arne Bortnem.
Install Day - Casework
Lower casework is going in today.
Crowns and casework staining
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. :)