The foundation of my shop is craftsmanship and precision. After many years in this business, I continue to make a concerted effort to develop the exacting hand skills essential for this craft. In addition, I have chosen to make major investments in precise Austrian machinery, high-tech tooling and computerized design equipment to help provide state-of-the-art service in repairs and modifications. I make my own pads for every application as well as many one-of-a-kind tools, learn something new every day, and really love what I do. Major orchestral woodwind players and their students are my customers. Over thirty-three years of experience in repair and manufacturing Studied repair with W. Hans Moennig, Philadelphia, during summers of 1974 and 1975 Supervisor of Woodwind Quality Control, 1982 through 1985 at Boosey & Hawkes-Buffet Crampon, New York Quality Control Consultant, 1982 at Buffet Crampon, Mantes, France Three years experience in all phases of oboe fabrication, Fox Products Corporation, Indiana Clarinetist - BA in Music, Otterbein College with graduate work in performance at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Course work in machine tool technology, drafting, and industrial processes CAD (Computer Assisted Design) experience with equipment and software in shop for designing specialty tools and parts