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  • Опубліковано 21 січ 2025

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  • @logotrikes
    @logotrikes 27 днів тому +1

    Yes, I once happened on a similar book using paper and the method you described. I'm not good at long, long projects so I never went anywhere with it. I borrowed the book from the library I think. Remember those? This was long before the internet. Well done dude, that little rack sounded splendid...

  • @DannyDangerOz
    @DannyDangerOz Місяць тому +1

    That was utterly fascinating, thank you!

  • @thadjaszek
    @thadjaszek 8 років тому +11

    Thank you for posting this. I've had the Wicks book for at least 20 years myself, and am only now slowly getting good enough at woodworking etc. to think about trying my hand at building a tiny organ. I've always been curious what the pipes Wicks described would sound like. And here's my answer!
    The way they wrote instructions sure was different back in 1887. I think I would need to read, and then re-read, and then "translate" the instructions into something I could follow more easily for each step.

  • @WyattMeacham
    @WyattMeacham 11 днів тому +1

    I want one

  • @anepictree
    @anepictree Рік тому

    Hello Robert, i must have missed this when you did it! Wonderful - hope you are well - best regards from Peter in Paris

  • @gemmadan
    @gemmadan 8 років тому +3

    Nice to see my favourite USA music making man still at it. It took me 30 years to find the Wicks book and sure enough the information was enough to start me on my 25 years of organ building for the world. One of my most special 20 note organs had 8 paper pipes as the accompaniment, these were modified from Wicks ideas.
    Happy Christmas Robert and many more to come.

    • @bobeileen1
      @bobeileen1  8 років тому +2

      Your comment about the USA man makes me happy! Given your world wide audience, that is really special. My last organ project was constructing your Universal, along with glockenspiel as you recommended. A truly wonderful project for all time. The Mark Wicks paper pipes were made about 30 years ago. I just wanted to demonstrate their sound quality. Given my age of 77 (your age too!) I really don't think I will attempt one of his organs. Yes, Christmas is a wonderful time as we remember our Savior's birth once again. This gives us the incentive to finish our journey. Take care John! bobh

    • @bobeileen1
      @bobeileen1  8 років тому +2

      Hello John, I'm thankful to have arrived at age 77. Given my family history, this did not seem possible. And so, we continue on until we are called Home. I'm glad we are friends.

  • @Pipe-organ-recordings
    @Pipe-organ-recordings 7 років тому +17

    Oh my, I read that book a LONG Time ago. Terrific that you followed the instructions.

    • @bobeileen1
      @bobeileen1  7 років тому +9

      It is most interesting to read. Thanks!

  • @EmmaRitson
    @EmmaRitson 8 років тому +5

    only just saw this. how cool is that! we all have projects like that. sometimes they get made sometimes they dont..

    • @bobeileen1
      @bobeileen1  8 років тому +5

      Thanks. Yes we all have a running file in our imaginations of things to do! We give it our best shot.

  • @happycamper5213
    @happycamper5213 Рік тому

    I also have the book and made some pipes and they sounded pretty good.

  • @Antenna300-gr5pk
    @Antenna300-gr5pk 10 місяців тому

    That's pretty good. I took the challenge to build a full size and operational pipe organ which is made from paper.

  • @sparkimoto
    @sparkimoto 7 років тому +12

    I just had an idea for another material to use: Carbon fiber. Maybe I will try it some day.

  • @fnersch3367
    @fnersch3367 7 років тому +2

    I read that book too and was fascinated by the paper pipes. Yours sound very good. Wicks said to use cartridge paper but I couldn't find any. I was born about a century too late it turns out. I bought lead & tin pipes for my organ from Belgium (a lot easier!).

    • @bobeileen1
      @bobeileen1  7 років тому +1

      I used good quality print shop white paper--just guessing around. I'm sure your lead and tin pipes sound wonderful!!

    • @myschabutt6074
      @myschabutt6074 7 років тому +2

      Where did you obtain your pipes from? I have long nurtured a dream of building a portative organ and the paper pipes have renewed my hope!

  • @davidwhite2040
    @davidwhite2040 7 років тому +3

    The instrument that Mark Wicks built is still in existence. Each rank was of a different coloured paper. A very gentle sound but it worked well

    • @minka866
      @minka866 5 років тому +1

      Where is this organ?

  • @sparkimoto
    @sparkimoto 7 років тому +5

    PVC pipe is another material I commonly see used in home made instruments. It's also a low cost material.

  • @Tocsin-Bang
    @Tocsin-Bang 7 років тому +8

    You can download the book for free: archive.org/details/organbuildingfor00wick

    • @bobeileen1
      @bobeileen1  7 років тому +3

      Thanks for this link. Great to know about it!

  • @mervynevans5176
    @mervynevans5176 3 роки тому

    Como consigo los planos.

  • @bpark10001
    @bpark10001 6 років тому +3

    Been There Done That, with IBM computer punch cards. One suggestion: build up layers thicker at the center of open pipes and the top of closed ones, where the antinodes of the oscillation are. I also built a 1 octave chest from cardboard, and used carbon paper for the pneumatics.

  • @miorieser3210
    @miorieser3210 3 роки тому

    Dar wäre was für mich. Topp Handwerker!

  • @Robb403
    @Robb403 7 років тому

    It's fascinating and less harsh sounding than plastic or tin.. But, it seems like even a little dampness could easily destroy your work. I wonder if the pipes could saturated with some kind of waterproofing.

    • @bobeileen1
      @bobeileen1  7 років тому

      Very good idea. I think painting them with shellac would work.

  • @jeric_synergy8581
    @jeric_synergy8581 Рік тому

    The actual details of making the pipes, esp the cutout bit, would be very appreciated, whoever might do that.

  • @pqthias
    @pqthias 6 років тому +5

    How did you do the pipes? Can you make a tutorial please?

    • @bobeileen1
      @bobeileen1  6 років тому +1

      I'm sorry, can't provide a tutorial but you may find the book Online.

    • @pqthias
      @pqthias 6 років тому

      Robert Hammell ok thanks

  • @e-mananimates2274
    @e-mananimates2274 6 років тому +6

    I'm pleasantly surprised that the paper pipes sound as good as wooden ones!

    • @bobeileen1
      @bobeileen1  6 років тому +2

      Yes, I found that rather amazing!

    • @acesantics1287
      @acesantics1287 6 років тому

      Robert Hammell would you know how to make an electric organ have that same Majestic sound that a pipe organ does? I'm currently playing a Thomas organ Paramount Deluxe, and have always enjoyed the sound of a cathedral pipe organ. Any help would be appreciated, thanks! By the way, I'll probably end up getting that book! Thanks for explaining it! Also, I liked and I'm going to subscribe as soon as I finish this comment!!

    • @Syfoll
      @Syfoll 6 років тому +1

      Ace's Antics if you find something, please respond, I want to build an electric organ myself.

    • @Syfoll
      @Syfoll 6 років тому +1

      Electric

    • @bobeileen1
      @bobeileen1  6 років тому

      I don't have any knowledge about electric organs. Advancements in electronics have greatly improved and can come close to the sound of real pipes.

  • @diomedesrosaspon3154
    @diomedesrosaspon3154 3 роки тому

    WONDERFULL 😆👍

  • @alext8828
    @alext8828 Рік тому

    The A 440 is about 17 cents sharp.

  • @archie8788
    @archie8788 3 роки тому

    Hello Robert,
    what a pleasure to stumble across your videos.
    Would you say it is easier to make paper pipes than wooden ones? Did you go any further with this and start building another instrument?
    Best wishes,
    Alex

    • @bobeileen1
      @bobeileen1  3 роки тому

      Thanks for your interest! This was just a demo to indicate paper pipes work. It requires rolling and gluing paper to desired thickness. I'm thinking wood pipes are easier to construct. I never went any farther with paper. Just the fact that it works was interesting to me. I have constructed two street organs with wood pipes, and a calliope with aluminum pipes. Very enjoyable projects! My site has examples of all three. Thanks again for writing. Bob John 3:16

    • @archie8788
      @archie8788 3 роки тому

      @@bobeileen1 Thank you for your reply, Robert. And it is good to remember John 3.16.
      Alex

  • @benjaminslayton4335
    @benjaminslayton4335 7 років тому +2

    You should do it. You could just make 4 octaves. Those pipes didn't sound bad, but a little stringy. It may be possible to voice them to sound more like principals. This is definitely interesting.

  • @OltScript313
    @OltScript313 5 років тому +1

    After, make Organ Pipes with pencils

  • @jrzzrj
    @jrzzrj 3 роки тому +2

    👍.... NO NO NO....DON"T blow into those paper pipes...The humidity in your breath will distort and hasten the deterioration of this precious pipes....Use a large balloon.....

  • @corncobjohnsonreal
    @corncobjohnsonreal 6 років тому +1

    Flat paper

  • @Тамплиер-к5й
    @Тамплиер-к5й 6 років тому +2

    Genyous!)

    • @bobeileen1
      @bobeileen1  6 років тому +2

      Thanks for your fine comment. Really I'm not super smart, but I love pipe organs.

    • @johnbrewer9833
      @johnbrewer9833 4 роки тому

      @@bobeileen1 Hi Robert. Are you into computers. Look at and download Miditzer and you can play organ with your computer mouse. This will give you 3 x 61 note keyboards and 24 note pedals . Having said that, I can't think of anything more clever than making pipes from flat paper and voicing them and then tuning them to play a chord. Congratulations on your patients and skill.

  • @benjaminmarks8765
    @benjaminmarks8765 6 років тому

    Why breathing so heavily