Wanted: 28/30 button Anglo RHS reed pan and action box

[Mike Jones]

I'm in the process of trying to reconstruct Lachenal Number 18868 a 26 button Anglo with numbered bone buttons and offset accidentals.  I put photos on another thread. The right hand end was so badly worm eaten the action board and box fell apart to dust when I dismantled it and unfortunately the corresponding reed pan has gone the same way. I've repaired the end frets with new Rosewood inserts and stabilised them and made new boxing for them plus replaced the worm eaten bellows frame on the Right Hand Side. Unfortunately I don't have the tools or materials (or skill) to remake the action box or reed pan. Does anyone out there have  either or both for a 30 button or 28 button instrument they don't want that I could purchase? A 26 button set would not work as the accidental buttons are offset. Alternatively could one of you make a reed pan and action box for me? I have the levers, pivots, buttons and reeds and can accommodate either a circular or ovoid-ish air hole.

Responses via the thread or PM me. Other helpful suggestions would be welcome too.

Many Thanks

Mike

[lukmanohnz]

I can't help with your specific request, but I just wanted to comment that it fascinates and delights me the lengths to which this community goes to restore and maintain these old instruments!