I have finally had time while on a short vacation, to start tackling the console to go with the CODM I'm working on.
My goal is to have a five manual instrument, with a complete set of controls. I am either going to go the cheap route and use lighted pushbuttons...or splurge and use Syndyne SAMs for the stops. I am saving up currently for 5 swell shoes, as well; four for expression and one for crescendo.
For pistons, I am using 16mm lighted momentary pushbuttons. I plan to have six divisionals and six generals per manual, however the top manual (pictured) has only generals as it is primarily for percussion or trumpet en chamade use, didn't make a lot of sense to have divisional pistons there. The green one in the picture is a placeholder...eventually it will be the cancel piston, on the Choir manual.
The wood is red oak, though I need to put end caps or veneer on the end of the key cheeks. Aside from cutting the pieces to length, I am doing the dados and rabbits by hand, chiseling the wood.
If people are interested, I will continue to post here as I progress. It'll be slow...and my speed is limited by my budget.
My goal is to have a five manual instrument, with a complete set of controls. I am either going to go the cheap route and use lighted pushbuttons...or splurge and use Syndyne SAMs for the stops. I am saving up currently for 5 swell shoes, as well; four for expression and one for crescendo.
For pistons, I am using 16mm lighted momentary pushbuttons. I plan to have six divisionals and six generals per manual, however the top manual (pictured) has only generals as it is primarily for percussion or trumpet en chamade use, didn't make a lot of sense to have divisional pistons there. The green one in the picture is a placeholder...eventually it will be the cancel piston, on the Choir manual.
The wood is red oak, though I need to put end caps or veneer on the end of the key cheeks. Aside from cutting the pieces to length, I am doing the dados and rabbits by hand, chiseling the wood.
If people are interested, I will continue to post here as I progress. It'll be slow...and my speed is limited by my budget.