Meeting update

May 13 found PTGers arriving at Frederick Johnson Pianos in White River Junction; some an hour early! Now that's dedication. As was anticipated, we had a gathering of 8 including a new face: Helen Weston, from Bristol who is contemplating entering the other side of the piano world. It was also good to see Michael Lynam, a new comer visiting a second time. We were all treated to a class with Dale Howe as he taught on tuning. With about 40 years of tuning experience, it was a challenge to fit all his knowledge inside the time alloted. However, he persevered and gave us a chance to get a good meal at a local restaurant before heading home.

This Month's Meeting

Allan Day showing us some unique and interesting projects he is working on.





1790 Longman & Broderip square fortepiano






Allan demonstrating the way this thing works







We had a good-size turnout -- nine in all







Ed Hilbert explaining the effect of swelling and shrinking of wood over 2 plus centuries




Unfortunately, no pictures were taken of the Steinway action which Allan is working on. Thanks, Allan, for leading the discussion and showing us your one-of-a-kind instruments.

This Month's Meeting

Lowell Wakker RPT teaching the group about using tools properly and safely.








Everyone paying close attention as...








...Lowell demonstrates how to handle a radial arm saw.










This is a jig for safely guiding a thin piece of wood through a table saw.





Click the picture for a closer view. These are Lowell's sketches on how to properly sharpen twist drills - otherwise known as drill bits. Thank you, Lowell, for the great job teaching this class.