spindizzy Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I haven't seen end plates like this before - are they the results of someone let loose with a drill? ebay item 170085294655 Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Nah, they just have big woodworms in Coventry. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter Laban Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) That was exactly the reply that came to me when I first read the message. Reminds me of one of the older players here who tapped his box and at the dust flying out of the holes remarked: 'Sure, it's fine, when you see the holes you know they've left' Edited February 27, 2007 by Peter Laban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindizzy Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 Nah, they just have big woodworms in Coventry. Chris Scary! (I see the seller has now added a note on the listing about the extra holes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Prebble Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Fancy a challenge ?? completely re-padding the instrument with the ends still on Dave .... with instruments long sharp & thin ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Dickey Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 That was exactly the reply that came to me when I first read the message. Reminds me of one of the older players here who tapped his box and at the dust flying out of the holes remarked: 'Sure, it's fine, when you see the holes you know they've left' Which reminds me of a "fact":- To tell if woodworm is still in the instrument it is necessary to count the holes. An odd number means that it is still in there and an even number means it has gone Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Drinkwater Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) Another "fact":- Making holes in wood must rank as one of the most boring jobs in the world! But someone has to do it. Chris Edited February 28, 2007 by Chris Drinkwater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm clapp Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Which reminds me of a "fact":- To tell if woodworm is still in the instrument it is necessary to count the holes. An odd number means that it is still in there and an even number means it has gone Pete Unless left near a dartboard! Or even used as a dartboard! (There was no bodhran available). MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Harrison Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 They looked like bullet holes to me...................who hasn't had to duck occasioanlly when a session starts to rock ! Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Which reminds me of a "fact":- To tell if woodworm is still in the instrument it is necessary to count the holes. An odd number means that it is still in there and an even number means it has gone Cute, but false. Two holes could mean two woodworms entered and neither left. In which case they could be breeding a whole lot more? (Or do they have to grow into wood moths, first? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jowaisas Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 (edited) I think everone has overlooked the obvious: A previous owner of this instrument undoubtably ran a bowling alley. Greg Edited March 4, 2007 by Greg Jowaisas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Drinkwater Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Which reminds me of a "fact":- To tell if woodworm is still in the instrument it is necessary to count the holes. An odd number means that it is still in there and an even number means it has gone Cute, but false. Two holes could mean two woodworms entered and neither left. In which case they could be breeding a whole lot more? (Or do they have to grow into wood moths, first? ) Well, if the concertina is full of woodworm, then the only reason it is still in one piece is because the woodworm are holding hands! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 ...if the concertina is full of woodworm, then the only reason it is still in one piece is because the woodworm are holding hands! Best not play too well, then. If they applaud, the instrument will come apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hersh Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) And the mad driller has struck again! This time, on a 50-button Lachenal from Chris Algar. Daniel Edited March 8, 2007 by Daniel Hersh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 And the mad driller has struck again! This time, on a 50-button Lachenal from Chris Algar. Daniel, In this case I think they were probably inspired by all the German concertinas that were made with "trumpet holes" around the sides like that. They may also function as a kind of "monitor", to let the player hear better what he's doing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkgibbs Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 And the mad driller has struck again! This time, on a 50-button Lachenal from Chris Algar. Daniel, In this case I think they were probably inspired by all the German concertinas that were made with "trumpet holes" around the sides like that. They may also function as a kind of "monitor", to let the player hear better what he's doing! Dear Stephen, Do you happen to have any layout diagrams for 50 button Anglos? Thanks, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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