New Bellows For Old, New Bellows For Old

[d.elliott]

 

I have attached a photo of the bellows, apart from the corner wear, two of the diamond-shaped leather bits have completely disintegrated.

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Hmm, from the picture these bellows look a little time expired! The cross and dot pattern is Dave's standard, and the bellows are black, so its up to you.

 

If you are using a hexagonal box you may need to replace it, new bellows often do ot fit the old boxes.

 

Dave

[Donald Galloway]

I am considering replacing the bellows on my 30 button Lachenal - has anyone any advice on the advisability of using this kit?

 

My only real worry is that the bellows website says "This kit is aimed at instruments where the cost of a new set of bellows would normally be uneconomical.", on the other hand, they seem to be good quality bellows.

 

The instrument - while "only a Lach" is quite a good one, and has a very sweet tone, so I don't want to harm it in any way.

 

Any advice / experiences?

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I ordered a set and although I failed Crafts in elementary school was able to turn an instrument that had been on the mantel into a decent player. I was very impressed with the result and the instructions didn't tax my brain cells. I took things slowly and enjoyed the challenge. I like how it looks and the one or two imperfections that my clumsiness produced don't bug me.

[d.elliott]

 

I ordered a set and although I failed Crafts in elementary school was able to turn an instrument that had been on the mantel into a decent player. I was very impressed with the result and the instructions didn't tax my brain cells. I took things slowly and enjoyed the challenge. I like how it looks and the one or two imperfections that my clumsiness produced don't bug me.

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Well done Donald!

 

Maybe the school crafts curriculum needs updating!

 

Dave