Radio Station KAPA
It's been a long while since I've woken to the sound of Sheb Wooley singing "It was a one-eyed,
Year: 2020
Blog v. 2020
Welcome to Duane McGuire Blog Version 2020. If you've been here before, it looks a little different, doesn't it?
Pet Doors for Bebop
This is all about a doggie door.
Short Walk With Bebop
Since May 30, Bebop and I have had a morning walk. But for 133 days, it hasn't been raining. Today
Giesy's Crossing
I grew up along the Willapa River in Western Washington, where I was born 100 years after the Utopian religious group of Bethel, Missouri began to plan their migration along the Oregon Trail to the Pacific Northwest.
Repairing the Bottom Beam of an Upright Piano
On this piano, my original mission was to replace the casters. At some point, they had previously
Steinway Model A3 Grand Piano
Originally manufactured in 1922, this model A-3 has lived an easy residential life. It's ivory keys
Progress on the MH&D Railroad
It looks like we'll be laying track on the McGuire-Henkel-and-Dunbar railroad next spring. For a
A Singer Sewing Machine is not a Piano
A singer sewing machine is not a piano. But I accepted the challenge of restoring a sewing machine
Kawai Howard Grand Piano
$10,500 SOLD! I am pleased to offer this fully reconditioned 5' 10" grand piano. Upon completion of
Shop Dog
Bebop has been with us for more than 6 months, now. Are we bonded? Oh yeah! She is constantly with
Rikon 10-325 Bandsaw tune up
I've always "liked" my Rikon bandsaw. Now, I just might learn to love it.
McGuire-Henkel-Dunbar Railroad
Last year I decided it was time, if ever, for me to start building a garden railroad in the backyard.
Building Kayaks
It was a warm summer day and my brother Bob and I were trying to convince our parents that we needed to cool off. My uncle Mart had an old row boat. We hoped we could make a float trip down the Tippecanoe River.
Bebop considers getting a job
Yesterday I did tell her, "Bebop, I think you're going to have to get a job!" I was sitting at my
Schilling & Sons: Case repair
Amateur movers frequently damage the lower corner of upright pianos. Shown here is my approach to
Schillings and Sons: Completion
This piano is ready to go home again. It is performing well and looking good. Final tasks were case
An old Piano Friend Comes Home
Sometime around 1959, in Raymond Washington, I had my first piano lesson. It was on this piano:
Schilling & Sons: Pinblock work
As noted in the previous post, the pinblock in this piano had separated from the back posts.
Sand, Gravel, and Cement, Mixed With Experience
For Terri's birthday, she asked for sand and gravel. Actually, it was sand, gravel, cement, and
A roof in a day
Our house was built 17 years ago. A look around the neighborhood will tell you that the roofing
More improvements for Bebop
She’s an expensive dog, and worth it! Now complete is a new walkway to the shop, and concrete
Father's Day 2020: Remembering Harvey McGuire
I've spent the day with thoughts of Dad. He shared freely with the people of his life from 1913 to
Ashokan Farewell Piano Performance
My dive into digital recording and production started in December with a gift of Ableton LIve! from
Let's Eat Home
As Terri and I were enjoying another of her fine meals on the deck, we talked about how
Taking ownership
Over the years, I've created lots of content on Facebook. In the past few days, I've spent time
Walk with Bebop - June 13, 2020
Bebop will be 6 months old at the end of the month. We started our daily morning walks one month
Repairing an Oops on an Upright Piano Foot
The starting point After sanding a flat surface, a hardwood block is glued to it. I used cherry,
Can you fix that?
Yes, I can. More details are here:
Completion: East Steps of the Deck
It's done. Steps for the east side of the deck. The deck was completed 5 years ago. Pandemic =
Pandemic Projects
A new puppy means a new fence. Planter box - Cedar and redwood. Stairs for the east side of the
From Terri's FB
I completed my second garden peace pole today (blue); the yellow pole was completed last year.
Walk with Bebop - June 8, 2020
We've been having strange June weather. Temperatures have dropped 30 degrees in the past 3 days. It
Walk with Bebop - June 7, 2020
We walked a new route from home today, and it was interesting to see and try to understand Bebop's
Walk with Bebop - June 5, 2020
We thought it would be nice to see some new things today, so we got in the car and drove out the
Walk with Bebop - June 3, 2020
From the New York Times Metropolitan Diary: Tall Order Dear Diary: An exchange overheard on the
Walk with Bebop - May 31, 2020
Bebop enjoys the sights and smells of our walk, but she is also alert to threats. We got started a
Walk with Bebop
I'm finally calling myself "retired", and we made a good decision. We acquired Bebop, the dog!
Walk with Bebop, May 30, 2020
On our walk, the best part is our neighborhood park. As we make the turn to head toward home, Bebop
Terri's Garden 2020
Showing off some of Terri's work
Getting it done
You might say that I've been thinking about building some steps on the east side of the deck for a
A fence for Bebop
Quarantine Project: the Bebop fence. For years, it has been known, "You can't have a dog. We don't
Schilling and Sons – Pedal Board Replacement
While stringing, I leaned lightly on the pedal board, and found myself with a problem! Oops The
Rebuild of Schilling and Sons Upright
Sometime around 1959, in Raymond Washington, I had my first piano lesson. It was on this piano: