Looking at it would presume lead, or a lead alloy (such as pewter).Very interesting video. Do we know what material those pipes were made of?
That was my conclusion but noticed they appear to just sweat (sp?) edged together without solder so thought I'd ask.Looking at it would presume lead, or a lead alloy (such as pewter).
Great level of skill though.
I initially though that as well, but at one point it shows one of the guys adding solder to the iron from a bar.but noticed they appear to just sweat (sp?) edged together without solder
No, they were 'spooning' it from a bar.That was my conclusion but noticed they appear to just sweat (sp?) edged together without solder so thought I'd ask.
The website I provided a link to gives reasons and examples.Brass may add unwanted mechanical resonances from the brass tube itself. If you hit a brass tube with a hammer it would ring to some extent. Lead would only make a dull thud when hit. I think the only resonance required would be the air column in the pipe. (This is only a theory as I know nothing about organ pipes..)
Les.
Guess the brass on the pipes that are made where my brother works are just a cosmetic covering. We don't talk or I would call and ask him.Brass may add unwanted mechanical resonances from the brass tube itself
Again, the link I provided pretty well explains it.Guess the brass on the pipes that are made where my brother works are just a cosmetic covering. We don't talk or I would call and ask him.
so your saying that the company in your link is the end all of organ pipes? The link I gave earlier, to a company that also is world known seems to disagree.Again, the link I provided pretty well explains it.
Or seems to say pretty much the same - that organ pipes are made of different materials for different reasons.so your saying that the company in your link is the end all of organ pipes? The link I gave earlier, to a company that also is world known seems to disagree.
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"Our pipe shop manufactures every flue and reed stop currently used in the organ industry. Besides the standard zinc and spotted metal, our pipes can be supplied in flamed, polished, or brushed copper, polished brass, polished tin, frosted tin, aluminum, and a high lead alloy." From their site under Products. https://www.arschopp.com/products/