'The touch of the Master's hand' in George's brilliant repair of damaged pipes

Damaged pipes, seemingly beyond repair, arrive in our workshop in Leeds.

Work begins on separating the sections.

George Fowler's experienced hand smooths the once buckled metal.

The difficult we do at once, the impossible takes a little longer. Or so some may imagine when they see the state of these damaged organ pipes brought to our workshop.

They looked as though an army had marched over them.

​But bent, buckled or flattened metal is just another challenge for George Fowler who has been repairing seemingly ruined pipes for more than 50 years.

Within a few days, these sorry looking flutes had been lovingly restored using skill, care and special tools handed down from one craftsman to another.

It was gratifying to receive many kind comments about George's work on our Facebook page. They included these remarks:

'Wow, that's some amazing skill! Well done George.'

'Beautiful work! They look good as new!'

'Absolutely brilliant work!'

'Incredible craftsmanship! Bravo, George!'

'There is something spiritual in the feel for the job, the co-ordination between hand and eye. The touch of the Master’s Hand.'

Repaired and polished, the pipes look as good as new.

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