VIN

I’m midway through changing pads and valves on a Wheatstone aeola , having fitted them and noting that around 15 of them (30mm) seemed a little more stiff than the rest, I was surprised to find that quite a few reeds had become slow to respond and after fumbling around and scratching my head for a while (I’m not very bright) it became apparent that the affected reeds were all controlled by these valves, I hadn’t realised that the reeds were slowing the airflow and causing the problem and I’m wondering if this is a common issue. I would be interested to hear other opinions.

That helps thank you

I feel really silly now but I have to admit that I have just looked in Dave Elliott’s book which I have owned for years and yes it dose cover bushing, apologies to all

Thank you, do you cut the felt on the bias or does it not matter

Just received a set of pads and valves from C A Cornish for my project and they do look very good, moving on I wonder if anyone would be able to let me know where I might acquire end plate bushings or failing that where I might be able to buy the correct felt and appropriate punch size many thanks for any input , vin ( it would be nice to be in a position to give advice as opposed to always needing it but I can’t really see that time ever coming!!

Thank you Alex, I have been in touch with C A Cornish and a very nice lady is sending me a price list and sample of their products, vin

Apologies for what is I’m sure an old chestnut of a question, does anyone have a set of old bellows that could be used in the making of a tuning bench that I might buy, il happily pay the postage obviously, many thanks, vin

Thank you I’ll take a look

Can anyone advise me where I can buy pads / valves etc, thank you in advance for any help

Two Concertinas for sale, they have both become expensive ornaments that just don’t get picked up Im afraid, one is a 61 button Wheatstone Maccann duet that I first posted for sale In February so I have just pasted the information from that post, it’s a shame that its not getting any use and I would like it to sell so I have lowered the price to£1500, I think that is a bargain I hope someone feels the same. I also have for sale my 48 button Lachenal new model metal ended EC serial number 58275 in very good condition which was recently fitted with new six fold bellows, has a carry case and is in concert pitch also at £1500, I’m in Doncaster south yorks and anyone is more than welcome to come along to view and try ether of the concertinas Posted February 25 (edited) Selling Wheatstone Maccann Duet 60 button plus air S/N 26369 dating from 1st may 1914, it is six sided and measures 7 ¾” across the flats I bought this from Chris Algar at Barleycorn concertinas in 2017 for £2500 to learn alongside my EC (which by the way I am also terrible at) it rarely gets picked up now which is a real shame so it is for sale and I am looking for £2000( now£1500) which I think is a fair price, its in very good condition with nickel ends and eight fold bellows with the original leather case anyone close enough to Doncaster is very welcome to come along and have a play, I will try to upload photos but who knows how that will turn out , meanwhile I will be happy to try and answer any questions you may have, Vin

managed it, more luck than judgment

Yes i do but i am having trouble getting them from my phone to the computer (something to do with i cloud it tells me?) luckily my son who is more computer literate then i am will be here tomorrow (Sunday) so hopefully he will be able to sort it out for me and i will upload them as soon as i can, thank you Vin

Selling Wheatstone Maccann Duet 60 button plus air S/N 26369 dating from 1st may 1914, it is six sided and measures 7 ¾” across the flats I bought this from Chris Algar at concertinas in 2017 for £2500 to learn alongside my EC (which by the way I am also terrible at) it rarely gets picked up now which is a real shame so it is for sale and I am looking for £2000 which I think is a fair price, its in very good condition with nickel ends and eight fold bellows with the original leather case anyone close enough to Doncaster is very welcome to come along and have a play, I will try to upload photos but who knows how that will turn out , meanwhile I will be happy to try and answer any questions you may have, Vin

can someone tell me where i can get a set of bellows for my EC i have fitted (last year) a set i bought but they are very stiff, i think they were probably made with an Anglo in mind unfortunately at the time i didn't realize there was a difference but i think i would like to bite the bullet and change them for a lighter set,

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