Work started today on rebuilding the casework and we spent further time on designing the changes to the console, which will be built into the front of the organ case. Further work will be done in the workshop tomorrow, and then the console framework will be brought to church on Friday for installation.  The front display pipes are also being worked on and we will be trying some paint tests on Friday. In addition to all of this, lots of wiring is being done, prior to the power being connected up, probably next week.

The casework has had layers of old wax and varnish removed using methylated spirits and lots of rubbing down.  They have now been polished up with button polish and, once they have been installed, they will be waxed for a fine finish. There’s still a long way to go, but we are definitely at the beginning of the end!