Jack Bradshaw

So, am I to assume the Maccann is not a duet ???

Completely non-trad.....I'd thread in nylon (or delrin) setscrews and redrill them...I hate those wood fillers.......

Absolutely second that !

Gonna be moving about. Will try to remember to do it when I'm near the instrument, but I don't know how soon after that I'll have an internet connection. Don't forget to get a copy onto the MacCann ning site !

a 30 button Tedrow Oooo nice ! You'll be a happy camper....

Thanks Chris....that's set me to thinking (my arbor press is waaay too big, the drill press has to long an arm).......the mill might be just right and has a solid stop.... I have drilled a vertical #57 pilot hole for each pin to follow (the pins are .040" thick and .100" wide w/ a pointed tip). I'll be looking today to see if I have some type of tool holder I can adapt (?), otherwise it's making a special....

Does anyone have any ideas for a tool to press Wheatstone riveted pivots back into a new action plate without damaging them? Possibly based on a vise grip pliers ???? Thanks, Jack

Eek! You do know Alan is joking don't you folks! 4mbar is a bit less than 1oz per square inch! (By my reckoning) We know Alan is joking...but does Alan know Alan is joking ?

Found the Concertina.net forums thru a Google link in the first place...so, I guess I can't complain...

Jack Any updates on the photo diary of the rebuild? Steve Up to the gluing of the new action mounting plate (desk).... Pics are on the Ning site and on Facebook... EDIT: that last pic didn't make it on the first try...it's there now though...

Good question... The 73 Edeophone I'm rebuilding has the same mod..... Any idea who would have been doing that ??

The case for the Edeophone 73 that I just received from Northeast Cases cost $125 US. They said they are exporting batches of (scientific ?) cases to some place in the UK. I don't know the size though.... I added the brass corners for $5...although they said they would have added them if I knew to ask... http://maccann-mccann.ning.com/photo/p7200...?context=latest http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#...mp;id=733759251

Stick on wool felt lining is available at most craft shops.....look for one w/ barrier film...

Black & White Deluxe Plate Reed Stradivarius Concertina, Gold Trim, Like New, 5 Switch, Key of Db, Quad with Stereo Switch, ..$4500.00. Hmmpfff...check out EBay # 320401944128

Bob, I thought your instruments weighed much less than a (full) six pack. Don't you need both, for a proper barbecue? Must be the beer..I could swear he's playing that concertina backwards...

From the article: Bob, I thought your instruments weighed much less than a (full) six pack. They don't stay full that long.......

An English w/ no name but riveted action w/ round rods....

OK, I've now got the project album up and hopefully visible........comments welcome...

Ah Ha good man Jack, I'm delighted to see you have taken the plunge! I hope you don't mind, but I've added a link to your site from both the English & the Anglo sites. Good luck. Dick Thanks ! I'll reciprocate as soon as I figure out how !

http://maccann-mccann.ning.com/ It was easy to set up and hosts videos, pics, music etc.... I'll be adding the rebuild photo log as well... Jack

WHERE IS...The MacCann Clan......?????? Jack, as your the Chieftain o' that rare breed, I'll leave that up to you .... tae gather yer clan th'gither! Cheers Dick Well, that was easy enough... http://maccann-mccann.ning.com/

WHERE IS...The MacCann Clan......??????

On the 73 MacCann Edeophone the action mounting board is a separate piece from the mahogany valve plate. It is made of some softer wood and is badly warped. In addition it was mounted w/ the grain in the same direction as the valve plate. It may have been glued to the valve plate or it may have glued itself when the unit got wet. In any event, it seems to be the source of most of the stress problems. The question at this point is whether to try to restore this plate.....and ask for the same problem in the future (?) .. or make a new mahogany mounting plate and glue (or bolt) it in w/ the grain at right angles to the valve plate....????? Thoughts ??

As an owner, Chris would be particularly nice to it......

which all prompts the question, what state are the reeds in?? Dave E I've been trying to ignore the reeds until I get to that plate, but at the very least there are a few missing. The reed tips have been "loaded" so that it plays one row lower than the standard tuning. (a tenor MacCann ??) From what I've seen so far the existing reeds seem to be in decent condition. The action plates seem to be the worst. PS: Of course, I have your manual right at hand!