SteveS Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 I recall some time ago seeing sheets of gold stars printed onto white paper suitable for cut-it-yourself bellows papers. I don't recall where I saw them - may have been eBay or Concertina Spares. Does anyone have any intel on where I may be able to source such? I had loads of parts in stock, but now things are running low. I'm tooling up to make my own, but I've a 'tina I need to repair and I'm after valves, pads and bushing felt. Previously I'd sourced some parts from Concertina Spares, but now I'll have a chat with CA Cornish about the leather parts - including hides for bellows. I'm still after the bushing felt though. I'd appreciate tips re. suppliers for parts, and especially the bushing felt. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_holden Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I use Hainsworth Doeskin for bushing cloth. I bought it via Alexander James, but they don't seem to list it in their catalogue right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.elliott Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Steve, I have a 25mm stack of A4 sheets of silk lustre finished gold dot and cross papers which I have sold through concertina spares. The idea being that you print your 'nest' of papers on the reverse and cut away to your hearts content. I went down this route so I could make papers for baritones, bass, of any bellows configuration, for me this has worked well. I used Corel draw and print at scale 100%. getting about 40 papers per sheet for a generic treble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 (edited) 3 hours ago, d.elliott said: Steve, I have a 25mm stack of A4 sheets of silk lustre finished gold dot and cross papers which I have sold through concertina spares. The idea being that you print your 'nest' of papers on the reverse and cut away to your hearts content. I went down this route so I could make papers for baritones, bass, of any bellows configuration, for me this has worked well. I used Corel draw and print at scale 100%. getting about 40 papers per sheet for a generic treble. Thanks Dave - sounds like just what I'm looking for. I'll send you a PM. One of the concertinas I have on my bench is a rather nice Wheatstone baritone with awesome non-ferrous reeds - it sounds like a harmonium. Edited May 23 by SteveS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 14 hours ago, SteveS said: Previously I'd sourced some parts from Concertina Spares, but now I'll have a chat with CA Cornish about the leather parts - including hides for bellows. I'm still after the bushing felt though. I had a chat with CA Cornish - damned Brexit might make the prospect of sending to Italy prohibitively expensive and a load of paperwork is needed. Even they can't source some leathers for concertinas because of import requirements as a result of Brexit. There are no Brexit benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 The busing felt I use came from Fletcher & Newman. Leather - you might fond something suitable from Pittards in Yeovil. They do a very good mail order service, or you can browse the skins in the showroom. I use their goatskin for repairs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 53 minutes ago, Theo said: The busing felt I use came from Fletcher & Newman. Leather - you might fond something suitable from Pittards in Yeovil. They do a very good mail order service, or you can browse the skins in the showroom. I use their goatskin for repairs. Thanks Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy28293 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 (edited) Hi the bushing felt I found for my 48 K Lachenal EC (and the felt to make the pad "sandwich") comes from this France based dealer : https://www.mapetitemercerie.com/fr/laine/36-feutrine-de-laine-rouge.html#/tailles-dim_20x30cm/couleurs_feutrines-cerise_chinee https://www.mapetitemercerie.com/en/wool/36-wool-felt-red.html#/size_mpm-dim_20x30cm/couleurs_feutrine_mpm-mottled_cherry I got a "30X45 cm" sheet : I suppose it's enough to entirely "re bush" 4 to 5 EC, 48 K , such as mine = without action plate key hole bushes - maybe 3 to 4 with hole bushes ? One 30x45 cm sheet = 4 euros. One 20X 30 cm sheet= 1,99 euros. The trouble could be : shipping costs to Italy.... " International Zone 2 (Gibraltar, Italie) – Colissimo expert international avec signature From 15,00€" https://www.mapetitemercerie.com/en/content/1-transport Edited May 30 by Thy28293 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy28293 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 About leather : You can try and ask there; if you have an idea about the kind / grade of leather you are looking for " decocuir.com " (sheep, goat, deer...) (France based leather / leather craft dealer ; not a concertina spare parts specialist. !..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted June 4 Author Share Posted June 4 Thanks all for the replies. Another alternative is sandylaneman in Co.Kerry, Ireland. Does anyone have any contact details for him? He advertises on eBay, but I'd rather not use that site for comms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 10 hours ago, SteveS said: Another alternative is sandylaneman in Co.Kerry, Ireland. Does anyone have any contact details for him? He advertises on eBay, but I'd rather not use that site for comms. I've PM'd you with his email address. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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