StephenTx Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Every once in a while I see a Concertina that seems to have thick cushion thumb straps. If I recall correctly someone said that Wm Wakker makes them. Looking for input. That’s my son problems I would like a soft thick questioned as possible. Thank you Stephen Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wooff Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Yes indeed Stephen, thumb straps from Wim Wakker. I had a pair from Mr. Wakker that were very comfortable but they needed replacing I took them to pieces and copied the construction method. I am very happy with the results. Just order new ones from Concertina connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.elliott Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 All English Thumb straps should be made with padding, they are, in essence, a flattened leather tube assembled around an angle bracket with a strip of linen running through to stop things from stretching. the angle bracket has an additional piece of felt along the base, up the bracket and around the arc of the thumb. I use 2mm felt compressing to 1.5mm thick. Usually you send your old straps so the repairer can use the existing metal work and match lengths etc. This is also good because different manufacturers use different screw hole lay-outs,. Wheatstone and Lachenal are very different, and Lachenal used different layouts between standard 'tinas and Edeophones. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenTx Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 1:59 AM, Geoff Wooff said: Yes indeed Stephen, thumb straps from Wim Wakker. I had a pair from Mr. Wakker that were very comfortable but they needed replacing I took them to pieces and copied the construction method. I am very happy with the results. Just order new ones from Concertina connection. Greg Jowaisas Who has the concertinas turning them in refurbishing them as needed for me I also find out can make that some straps. Thank you for your reply Geoff You arse always so generous with your time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenTx Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Greg Jowaisas Who has the concertinas turning them in refurbishing them as needed for me I also find out can make that some straps. Thank you for your reply Geoff You arse always so generous with your time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenTx Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 7 hours ago, d.elliott said: All English Thumb straps should be made with padding, they are, in essence, a flattened leather tube assembled around an angle bracket with a strip of linen running through to stop things from stretching. the angle bracket has an additional piece of felt along the base, up the bracket and around the arc of the thumb. I use 2mm felt compressing to 1.5mm thick. Usually you send your old straps so the repairer can use the existing metal work and match lengths etc. This is also good because different manufacturers use different screw hole lay-outs,. Wheatstone and Lachenal are very different, and Lachenal used different layouts between standard 'tinas and Edeophones. Dave Thank you I’ve learned so much from you and you always so willing to share your knowledge. And I found out that he too can make straps he’s a man of all types of skillsGreg Jowaisas has the Concertinas And I found out that he too can make straps he’s a man of all types of skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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