Jack Bradshaw Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Does anyone know of a source for (new or used) 30 (or more) button metal anglo end plates...or is it strictly DIY ? (I have Bastari's but they are not particularly exciting..) Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Morse Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Yup, a DIY project (unless you can find someone to sell you and old end). If you're making only one box you may be able to scare up a pair of ends... and making a couple new ones is pretty doable with a drill and fretsaw. Most people transfer the fretwork design from a vintage box to the new plate to cut. Some design their own fretwork (which may be satisfying but will take a lot longer to make than just copying a design). -- Rich -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Jack, You may get lucky with the concertina Connection or maybe John Connor or Norman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Bradshaw Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Yup, a DIY project (unless you can find someone to sell you and old end). If you're making only one box you may be able to scare up a pair of ends... and making a couple new ones is pretty doable with a drill and fretsaw. Most people transfer the fretwork design from a vintage box to the new plate to cut. Some design their own fretwork (which may be satisfying but will take a lot longer to make than just copying a design). -- Rich -- Hmmm....I guess I better find out what a fretsaw is ..or get very lucky......of course it probably works on wood as well ! Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Bradshaw Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Ahhh...like a scrollsaw (sorta).....wouldn't you know it...I recently scrapped a Dremel scrollsaw (old one) to use the parts to make a grinding head for the lathe so I could mount 5C collets so I could turn buttons ! Ahrgggg.... I suspect the blades are the key thing so I'll get a couple and see if I can make something up..... Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Prebble Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hmmm....I guess I better find out what a fretsaw is ..or get very lucky......of course it probably works on wood as well ! Jack Have a look in this thread Jack http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php...&hl=fretsaw This job teaches patience Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Bradshaw Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Hmmm....I guess I better find out what a fretsaw is ..or get very lucky......of course it probably works on wood as well ! Jack Have a look in this thread Jack http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php...&hl=fretsaw This job teaches patience Dave Fantastic ! That is a "must read" thread.....almost makes one want to go Octagonal......(too far along for that at the moment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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