Instrument Construction & Repair

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1. Introducing the bandotin

   By soloduet, March 27, 2023
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   • mChavez
   • November 17, 2023

2. magnetic card stock for weighting reeds 1 2

   By wunks, October 29, 2023
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   • wunks
   • November 13, 2023

3. How to change springs on a german-made anglo ? 1 2

   By Valentin Nnourdin, October 25, 2023
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   • Stephen Chambers
   • November 9, 2023

4. Sources of Bushing Felt 1 2

   By Mike Jones, June 20, 2019   

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   • mChavez
   • November 9, 2023

5. Only whistle sound on mid e pull

   By Tam Paynter, October 30, 2023
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   • Tam Paynter
   • October 31, 2023

6. Cost of C/G to D/A conversion

   By LR71, October 15, 2023
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   • LR71
   • October 31, 2023

7. Edward Jay's to-be Beaumont successor discussion 1 2 3

   By Łukasz Martynowicz, February 24, 2022
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   • Kaleb
   • October 29, 2023

8. New problem reed on Dipper GD

   By Mikefule, October 21, 2023
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   • Mikefule
   • October 26, 2023

9. Wanted: Wheatstone paper label scan

   By SteveS, October 22, 2023
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   • genepinefield
   • October 26, 2023

10. Resources for concertina building 1 2

    By Fraxinus, April 15, 2023
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    • mChavez
    • October 25, 2023

11. Glues for leather

    By SteveS, October 20, 2023
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    • SteveS
    • October 25, 2023

12. Lachenal 30 button frame repair.

    By Ralph Lucey, October 19, 2023
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    • Ralph Lucey
    • October 24, 2023

13. A. C. Norman reed style?

    By Michael Eskin, October 19, 2023
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    • Michael Eskin
    • October 20, 2023

14. Best glue for concertina pads

    By Famuswood, October 10, 2023
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    • Famuswood
    • October 19, 2023

15. Buzzing reed on Carroll anglo, Part 2

    By Sarah Cardin, October 17, 2023
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    • Chris Ghent
    • October 19, 2023

16. The use of shellac as an adhesive

    By Famuswood, October 14, 2023
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    • Ken_Coles
    • October 18, 2023

17. Reputable repairmen in California?

    By Lexivox, October 7, 2023
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    • Frank Edgley
    • October 15, 2023

18. Popping sound... pads? Had a look inside, advice appreciated.

    By Morgana, October 13, 2023
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    • Morgana
    • October 14, 2023

19. What are metal ends made of? 1 2

    By Andy Holder, September 6, 2023
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    • Dana Johnson
    • October 12, 2023

20. Valve punches 1 2

    By SteveS, June 5, 2023
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    • Dana Johnson
    • October 12, 2023