Fotoplayer Fridays: Butt-ton of Details Buttoned Up

[@aspensmusicandrestoration]

WELL DONE!!! That was a heck of a hard job with all of those little details. Being a detail oriented perfectionist myself, it was nice to see it all come together like a Lego kit (but much cooler). You should be really proud of yourself, not many restoration experts can say that they have successfully restored a Fotoplayer back to its original form. Amazing video and congratulations! I finally came up with a name for my project of a very peculiar player piano that will be having both the existing player system, and a custom made midi system so I can test my arrangements before having them made! Thinking about calling it the "Play-all Piano" since it can play both rolls and midi, which is almost impossible to find these days. I also gotta finish up this bell unit I'm working on; Florida heat makes it very difficult!

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

Thank you for your continued encouragement. This is definitely a milestone accomplishment for me, with help from countless people along the way. It's been fun to hear about your project as it continues to evolve and develop. Keep it up!

[@JohnDoe-ym9le]

Beautiful, stunning work! I really appreciate the additional tediousity in this video. I love the details, thank you so much for taking the time to film it all for us.

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

Details like this are my absolute favorite to tackle. Luckily, there was no shortage of odd challenges on this project.

[@eindelikgevonden]

Was riveted by the series. Informative, entertaining and educational. Well done indeed

[@arnhemseptember2009]

What a true beauty! Much respect for your craftsmanship and eye for detail!

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

I appreciate that. I just can't leave any stone unturned, I guess!

[@arnhemseptember2009]

I am a carriage restorer (hobby) and love to find them in original condition and the restore it correct in every detail. So I recognise the "problem" 🙂@@nateoutsidethevacuum

[@RagtimeFreak86]

Your attention to detail is extrasensory.. Well done, keep up the good work!. Thank you for posting!

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

I really appreciate your kind words! It helps all the work feel worthwhile.

[@dbrance]

Your process is really incredible to watch. And the results are fantastic!

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

I really appreciate that! I like a good challenge. There was no shortage of them here.

[@peterfriswell2875]

Thanks for another great video, your dedication to detail is just wonderful. 👍

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

Thank you! Extra screw holes make me sad, but empty original screw holes are even worse!

[@FloridaClay]

Cool. I was there at the MBSI annual meeting you played for and really enjoyed it. 🙂

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

That was such an exciting time! I hope for more opportunities like it in the future.

[@joshuahsonjh]

I'm happy to see another great video! Thanks for making it for us! :)

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

I'm glad you liked it! I wasn't sure if this would be too deep of a dive, guess not!

[@tjhallstrom]

Once again, MARVELOUS!!!!

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

Thank you! It was a push to the very end.

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Great Video Nate I Enjoyed it😊

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

Thanks for letting me know! I'm glad.

[@Ififitzisitz]

I was wondering about you making a video about pneumatic percussion effects. I guess you already have that covered?

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

I restored those well before I was making videos. Now they're buried in the machine.

[@g.cosper8306]

Well done, my friend!

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

Thank you! These side projects are my favorite part of large restoration jobs.

[@danielmkubacki]

Great job Nate! Fotoplaye is looking so good.

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

Thank you! I'm proud of how it's all come together.

[@Wolfram53]

Excellent ! Thank You !

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

Thanks for watching!

[@dcallan812]

Iron's at dawn. 🤣🤣 Looks so much better great video 2x👍

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

A hot time! Thanks!

[@ElClásicodelos30s]

2:09 I love that Movie! :D I JUST CANT WAIT TO SEE IT!

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

Soon!

[@PlayerPianoFavorites]

Where do you get these great pianos and nickelodeons?

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

Since I do this work for a living, they seem to find me!

[@Event5Dave]

Wonderful video!!

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

Thank you! It's so nice to have the instrument all in one piece.

[@greggilbert78]

Wait. Where's the Tupperware?

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

Better look again, Greg! It did make an appearance!

[@BenjaminDomask]

So so so good!

[@phooesnax]

Somewhere along the way I am sure you told us why two wind motors. Why?

[@nateoutsidethevacuum]

I'm not sure I did! Two wind motors allow one roll to rewind while the other plays.

[@phooesnax]

@@nateoutsidethevacuum cool. I realized after I asked but had watched several and not figure out which video haha. I restored a duo art years ago. Hour videos are excellent. Where are supplies coming from nowadays?