It was on display at the Smithsonian for the Piano 300 exhibit in 2000. Many of those that attended the Arlington convention got a look at it then. I recall that Mr. Studley worked as a pattern maker for Poole at the end of his career. More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_O._Studley http://www.finewoodworking.com/pages/w00088.asp Dale Probst RPT Registered Piano Technician Midwestern State University -----Original Message----- From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Scott E. Thile Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 11:09 PM To: caut at ptg.org Subject: [CAUT] Video of an amazing tool chest! Great video of the H.O Studley tool chest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cGNT-RSkEU I seem to remember seeing this in the journal some years ago, but it's even more impressive in the video where you can really see how all the panels move. What an amazing piece! Anyone seen it in person? We learned a few more things about pianos since then, but few if any can hold themselves up to this level of skill and aesthetic design. Bet he was a great piano builder too! Anyone know what he did at Pool? Looks like a fun summer project! Scott E. Thile Piano/Instrument Technician --------------------------- Dept. of Music, Murray State University 504 Fine Arts Building, Murray, KY 42071 Office Phone: 270-809-4396 http://campus.murraystate.edu/staff/scott.thile/
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