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Chapters:
    Philosophy of Orchestrion Building
    Case and Piano Modifications & Preparation
    Modifying or Building a Player Stack
    Coin Mechanisms and Electrical Systems
    Pumps, Regulators and Reservoirs
    Deciding on a Spool-Frame
    Valves & Pouch Cutouts
    Designing Expression Regulators
    Lock and Cancel Systems
    Multiplexing
    Designing & Building Percussion Instruments
    Building a Xylophone
    Automating an Accordion
    Pipe Chests
    Building Mandolin Rails

Appendices:
    Sealing Wood and Leather
    Shellac
    Curing & Stabilizing Wood
    Tips on using Hide Glue
    Selecting Leather
    The Piano Lid Orchestrion
    Testing Components
    Timesaving Suggestions
    Xylophone Scales
    Dual Pouch Regulator
    Trackerbar Scales