Incredibile craftsmanship right here!!!!!

[Alan in Little Washington]

Last night I attended a meeting of the local woodworking group, the "Woodies", that I joined a few months ago.

The meeting was hosted by a member who retired, along with his wife, from a career as a choral music teacher and now makes harpsichords. He learned from a master and has been making harpsichords for a little over 20 years now. He only makes a few each year.

You can find out more about Ernie and see more of his incredible stuff on his very professional Earnest Nicholas Miller web site. Here are a couple of pics I took of the harpsichord he just finished that was sitting in his very modest shop. This harpsichord is going to a broker in New England as do most of them. The broker will sell it for around $25,000!!!!!!

I'm not worthy:notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:

 

[Larry Rose]

It never fails. Just about the time I think I know what I'm doing, a real craftsman comes along and humbles me. That's some piece of wood working.:eusa_clap

 

[PChristy]

WOW! that is a great piece of work

 

[TracyP]

Can you imagine how long something like that would take? That is incredible.

 

[5Etek-mike]

That's truly remarkable!! I like how the "workshop" tab on Ernest's website illustrates the different stages of construction.
The wood that is used is stunning! :notworthy: ccasion1

 

[Trent Mason]

That truly is amazing. :wideeyed:

 

[jerrye]

:gar-shock:notworthy:notworthy::elvis:

 

[skeeter]

Awesome!!!

 

[mshel]

I was at East Wake Hardwoods today and saw a couple of his music boxes which are miniatures of the full size ones. The paint schemes were great. I believe Roger said this guy's wife does the painting.

Mike

 

[Alan in Little Washington]

Can you imagine how long something like that would take? That is incredible.

The first one he built 20 years ago took a year and a half- this one, just a tad over five months!!!!

 

[Alan in Little Washington]

I was at East Wake Hardwoods today and saw a couple of his music boxes which are miniatures of the full size ones. The paint schemes were great. I believe Roger said this guy's wife does the painting.

Mike

Did you notice the price for just the music boxes!!!

His wife does the flowery stuff and painted gold. He does the black lacquered outside. The red marbling is done with a special technique- a scrunched up plastic bag from Lowes and red Rustoleum enamel dabbed over the black lacquer!!!!! Simple stuff, great results.

 

[lottathought]

I keep telling myself....
I just keep working and learning and one day, I will be able to do that.

So now I have to live to be 300!!! to make this idea fly anymore.:gar-Cr

 

[cskipper]

Now, that is absolutely amazing!!!

 

[ErnieM]

Many thanks to Alan in Little Washington for uploading pictures of one of my harpsichords - and for all the kind words from NC
Woodworkers members. I truly appreciate the kind words and, I assure you, it is I who is not worthy!

I confess to not being aware of the NC Woodworkers site and I have just spent a most enjoyable hour looking thru the site. I only stopped browsing long enough to register as a member and I'm looking forward to many more enjoyable hours as a member.

Many thanks again,
Ernie Miller
Ernest Miller Harpsichords

 

[RandyJ]

Welcome, Ernie. That is a truly amazing work of art:icon_thum! We are honored to have you as a member of our little sawdust pile:eusa_danc

Thanks for sharing...

 

[ErnieM]

Thank you! The honor is all mine.
Ernie Miller:wsmile:

 

[nelsone]

Ernie, welcome to the site! That is some beautiful work you do! Hopefully you will share some techniques! It is quite an honor to have someone of your talent and skill join us!

 

[ErnieM]

I'd be happy to. If there is interest out there as to the construction of a harpsichord I would gladly take some photos during the building of my next instrument.

 

[nelsone]

I'd be happy to. If there is interest out there as to the construction of a harpsichord I would gladly take some photos during the building of my next instrument.

I'd LOVE to follow along with the process! They really are gorgeous instruments!

 

[McRabbet]

Ernie -- we are all very impressed with your heirloom instruments and the beautiful painting that your wife has added to them. We're pleased that you chose ot join us, but please take a few minutes and start a new thread in the Who We Are forum as many members may not see your posts here. We'll look forward to your participation in the forums and your wisdom being shared. Welcome aboard the website!