PLAYER PIANO
AND REED ORGAN BELLOWS CLOTH,
LEATHER, AND GASKET MATERIAL

 

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PNEUMATIC, BELLOWS, AND RESERVOIR CLOTH
Used in Player Pianos and Pump, or Reed, Organs

Part Description:                                                                                                           Part Number         Price

 

Extend the life of the bellows material: When recovering the bellows with rubberized cloth, from the key bellows to the largest pump bellows, do NOT crease the rubberized cloth and completely close the bellows at any time. Allow the bellows to hang at rest as you clean away excess material and glue. Let it close naturally as the vacuum is applied for the first time. The best player makers in the past would glue a felt bushing, such as a center rail bushing, inside the bellows to prevent it from ever completely closing, even during assembly. Buy 100 felt bushings: Part No.- SH336C   $ 9.45 The reason for this is that if the rubberized cloth creases from completely closing, it will set a tight fold and do all its future hinging, or folding, at that sharp line. This will reduce the life of the rubberized cloth by two thirds.

Rubberized Cloth for Motors, Large Pneumatics, and Governors- .012 thick
        43 inches wide-- per yard
        White inside, Black outside-- 100% cotton nainsook bonded to natural rubber           SH652            $ 83.00 yd. np

Rubberized Cloth- 100% cotton nainsook bonded to natural rubber
        For individual Key Bellows-  .008 thick- 57" wide sheet- per yard                             SH653            $ 59.00 yd. np

Rubberized Cloth-  100% cotton nainsook bonded to natural rubber
        Same as SH653, but slit into 1 3/8 inch rolls 100 feet long
        Ready to use on key bellows.  Save time and reduce waste
        One hundred feet-- Enough for one piano                                                                     SH661          $ 69.50 / roll np

Nylon Sheeting Rubberized Cloth-  Coated with natural rubber
        55 inches wide and approx. .005 thick.  Very thin-- Can sell half yards
        very flexible, very durable. Also, can be used to rebuild camera bellows.
        Must use PVC glue SH387 see down the page                                                           DA1046         $ 29.00 / yd. np

Player Bellows Cloth- Heavy double thickness.  Bonded with natural rubber
        Black cotton twill outside, white cotton flannel inside. For pumps, reservoirs, etc.
        59 inches wide, approx. .048 thick                                                                               DA55            $ 75.00 / yd np

Medium Thickness Bellows Cloth-  Cotton drill coated one side with natural rubber
        Also, possibly used for pipe organ bellows, player mid sized pneumatics
        57 inches wide, Approx. .030 inches thick                                                                    SH667          $ 78.00 / yd. np

Pump (reed) Organ Bellows Rubberized Cloth

Silk Motor Cloth- Discontinued-- Use SH653 above.

Twill Tape-  3/8 inch wide medium weight white woven tape.  For pneumatics,
        pouch-pneumatic hinges, reservoir folds, and as tie cord in reaching pipe organs.
        Includes a complete set enough to do one piano of pheumatics                                        DA675          $ 4.50 np

Belly Cloth- Use on Grand Reproducers to cover the underside of the piano.
        54 inches wide, vinyl, .050 inches thick, and is somewhat stretchy to give a tight
        fit. Sold in full yards only. Can be used to cover the back of some upright pianos
        for the purpose of quieting.                                                                                             DA1198        $ 22.00 / yd. np

Pneumatic Hinge Cloth Circles- Peal off release in paper roll
        Used at the hinge point of small key operating bellows
        1-1/4 inches diameter cloth circle with pressure sensitive label coating- 100 per roll         DA685          $ 10.15 np

OTHER USES FOR THESE PRODUCTS:
These rubberized cloth products have many applications in your shop.
Old timey hinges can be made with heavy material. Make sure you have
some scrap. Store is in a sealed container in case it is years before you
find a use for it.

LEATHER FOR ALL APPLICATIONS
Used in Player Pianos and Pump, or Reed, Organs

Part Description:                                                                                                           Part Number              Price

White Cabretta
        Soft white, alum tanned, approx. .020" thick, skins average about 5 to 7 square feet.
        For small and medium powered pneumatics of valve facings. Somewhat
        thicker than heavy pneumatic leather. Sold by the square foot                                       DA67               $ 44.20 sq/ft np

Tan Imported Pneumatic Skins
        Used for pouches or diaphragms and pneumatics. All pneumatic leather is imported
        and carefully selected first quality skins by our supplier. Any skin purchased may be
        returned for full credit, if not satisfied, within 15 days. Must NOT be damaged.
        Skins vary in size and are around 7 square feet. Minimum order is a one full skin.
        Thin         Approx. .010 to .015 thick                                                                          SH676A            $ 33.00 sq/ft. np
        Medium   Approx. .015 to .020 thick                                                                          SH676B            $ 33.00 sq/ft. np
        Thick       Approx. .020 to .025 thick                                                                          SH676C            $ 33.00 sq/ft. np

White Zephyr Skins-- Feather weight-- Usually used for pouches and small pneumatics
        Known for having a very long life under constant flexing.
        Made of thin intestinal membrane of animals and expanded to be very thin.
        Light, strong and flexible. Approx. 7" by 20"-- About .002 inches thick                        SH670               $ 52.50 each np

Sheepskin Alum Tanned Gusset Leather
        White leather specially tanned for use on the corners of resevoirs. It is soft
        and pliable so that it stretches and conforms to the corners of the resevoir.
        Skins average 8 to 11 square feet. Minimum order is one skin.                                     SH670-1/2          $ 28.15 sq/ft.

Lambskin Alum Tanned Bellows Leather
        Pallets, thin, soft, and fine-- For pitman, chimes, and pneumatics
        Skins average from 8 square feet. Minimum order of one full skin.                                SH671               $ 28.15 sq/ft. np

Alum Tanned Valve or Pallet Leather
        Tough tanned brown leather, rather stiff. Used mostly for reed organ bellows
        valves, and player valves. Skins average 18 to 22 square feet. .                                    SH671-1/2          Not available

Alum Tanned Mute Skins
        Soft and pliable, but somewhat thicker than gusset leather-- Medium thickness
        Skins average 8 square feet. Minimum order one full skin.                                             SH672                 Not available

Alum Tanned Packing Leather
        Buffed on one side-- leather for packing joints. Skins average 8 square feet.                 SH675                  $ 7.30 sq/ft. np

Alum Tanned Bellows Rib Leather
        Medium thickness-- Stiff--                                                                                           SH673                 $ 28.15 sq/ft. np

Bellows Flap Valve
        .065" to .085" thick with hard finish one side and fine smooth valve surface
        on the other. For inside and outside pedal pump flaps. 7" by 12"                                  DA164                 $ 11.10 each np
        Four flaps                                                                                                                                              $ 36.00 np

Kid Skin-
        The most perfect leather for valves according to most tradesmen.
        Various colors, about 4 square feet per skin. Full skins only
                .040 inches thick                                                                                                DA63                  $ 62.00 np
                .050 inches thick                                                                                                DA1063              $ 62.00 np

Kangaroo Leather
        Chrome tan lightweight premium leather from down under.
        Because of the structure of the hide of these critters, the leather is world famous
        as the most durable.
        Kangaroo Leather Whole Skins-- .040 to .050 thick--                                                 SH662                  $ 29.00 sq/ft. np
        Kangaroo Leather Strips-- Cut and glued from full skins that are 6 inches wide             SH663                  $ 28.45 foot np
        Kangaroo Leather Pouch Leather-- .010 to .012 thick for pouches and pneumatics      SH666                  $ 27.50 sq/ft. np

Leather Pouches Pre-Punched
        From Tan pouch Leather, .012 inches thick. Dishing still needed.

      Part Number          Diameter        Price Each          Price per 100
        DA807                   1-1/8"             $ 3.10                $ 104.00
        DA816                   1-3/16"           $ 3.25                $ 106.00
        DA808                   1-1/4"             $ 3.25                $ 112.00
        DA810                   1-3/8"             $ 4.15                $ 127.00
        DA811                   1-7/16"           $ 4.15                $ 132.00
        DA812                   1-1/2"             $ 4.85                $ 133.00
        DA813                   1-5/8"             $ 4.85                $ 135.00
        DA814                   1-3/4"             $ 4.95                $ 160.00

Leather Lubricant and Conditioners
         Known as neatsfoot oil, these oils recondition, waterproof, and preserve leather.
         Made of rendered feet and shin bones of cattle. Hard to find.
         Not for hot area application. Use to recondition and extend the life of leather
         bellows and parts in player pianos and reed organs. I have not idea what this
         would do for player valves. It might save aging Zephyr leather.
         Also, very useful for maintaining quality work boots and old book covers
         and anything made of leather. To save an old Bible, rub in Neatsfoot Oil, allow
         to dry for a couple days, rub in and shine with shoe polish the color of the cover,
         and finish off with Armoral and rub off excess. The cover will look like new.
                  32 ounce squeeze bottle                                                                                  MCM1022K11        $18.50 np

OTHER USES FOR THESE PRODUCTS:
These leather products have many applications in the shop of a "fix it man".
I make sure I have some scrap left over when doing work with leather and
rubberized cloth for those odd situations when these products will solve a
repair problem. Keep leather in a sealed container of plastic bag. Moths and
other critters love it.

Pneumatic Covering Jig--  A simple aluminum jig.  
         Adjustable from 5/8 inch to 1 3/8 inches.  Complete with 6 pages of illustrated
         instructions.  Instructions cover removal of old material and replacement of new.
         See the graphic near the bottom of the page in the Vacuum Pump area.
         Prepared by an experienced player piano specialist.                                                   DA476               $ 50.00 np

GASKET MATERIAL

Soft Rubber Sheeting-
        1/32" thinch, 12 inches wide-- Priced per running foot                                                  DA736                $ 6.25 per foot np
        1/16" thinch, 12 inches wide-- Priced per running foot in 12" by 12" pieces                   DA737                $ 5.85 each np

Cork Sheet-
        Pure fine-grind dense cork- 28" by 50" by 1/16"                                                          DA1761              $ 18.25 ea. np

Cork - Rubber Mix Gasket Material
        1/16 inch thick by 4 inches by 36 inches                                                                      DA401                $   7.85 ea. np
        1/16 inch thick by 4 inches by 54 inches                                                                      DA398                $ 13.00 ea. np
        1/16 inch thick by 9 inches by 36 inches                                                                      DA408                $ 18.00 ea. np
        1/16 inch thick by 8 inches by 60 inches                                                                      DA397                $ 25.35 ea. np

Closed Cell sponge Neoprene
        Softer than leather, completely air tight, and uniform thickness. The latest thing for
        vertical valve replacement. Just reglue the valvee stem to new combination valve
        made with two punghings of sponge neoprene, seperated by fiber of metal valve
        base disk. Part Number DA320 glue recommended (see below).
                1/16" by 12" Priced per foot                                                                                DA751                 $ 4.45 per foot np
                1/8" by 12" Priced per foot                                                                                  DA752                 $ 6.65 per foot np

Felt Strip
        5/8" wide by 150 inches long- .070 inches thick- Scarlet                                     DA-10 of 1439              $ 14.00 np

Paper Blotter Paper Gasket Material
        Minimum Order-- Four Sheets. There is NO return and no refund on this item.

        Approximately 19 by 24 inches and .020 thick. This material is used to assemble
        wooden vacuum chambers and wind chests in player pianos and reed organs.
        Used along with other gasket material, or alone, the blotter paper is wet with water,
        and when the wood parts are assembled, the wet paper will fill imperfect grain in
        the wood to better prevent leaks after the paper dries.                                                  DABlotter             $ 5.85 per sheet np

DIE CUT CORK GASKETS READY TO USE -
Save yourself a lot of trouble.

OTHER USES FOR THESE PRODUCTS:
This gasket material is often very useful in automotive repair. The neoprene is oil resistant.
I find that the use of silicone glues in automotive applications is often less than satisfying.
The old fashioned use of cork and rubber gives a better base for sealing. Do be aware
that this material does not crush as much as silicone if you have tolerance issues.

REED ORGAN PNEUMATIC, BELLOWS, AND RESERVOIR CLOTH
Used in Reed, Organs

Part Description:                                                                                                           Part Number         Price

Rubberized Cloth for Motors, Large Pneumatics, and Governors- .012 thick
        43 inches wide-- per yard
        White inside, Black outside-- 100% cotton nainsook bonded to natural rubber           SH652            $ 79.00 yd. np

Player Bellows Cloth- Heavy double thickness.  Bonded with natural rubber
        Black cotton twill outside, white cotton flannel inside. For bellows, reservoirs, etc.
        57 inches wide, approx. .044 thick                                                                               SH658         $ 76.00 / yd. np

Medium Thickness Bellows Cloth-  Cotton drill coated one side with natural rubber
        Possibly for pipe organ bellows, player mid sized pneumatics
        57 inches wide, Approx. .030 inches thick                                                                    SH667          $ 77.00 / yd. np

Reed Organ Bellows Cloth-  Cotton sheeting coated one side with natural rubber
        For reed organ bellows reservoirs, etc.  60 inches wide Approx .020 inches thick          SH659          $ 68.00 / yd. np

Reed Organ Money Saver
        Only doing one Reed Organ Bellows? 84" by 28" sheet of DA56
        Be VERY sure your bellows can be covered-- Most organs will take this size.               DA1054      $ 68.00 np

Reed Organ Bellows Cloth-  Cotton drill coated one side with natural rubber
        For reed organ bellows reservoirs, etc.  59 inches wide Approx .025 inches thick.
        If you buy only one yard, you will have to cut and piece to do one bellows on most
        organs. This is NOT a good idea.                                                                                  DA56         $ 65.00 / yd. np

Twill Tape-  3/8 inch wide medium weight white woven tape.  For pneumatics,
        pouch-pneumatic hinges, reservoir folds, and as tie cord in reaching pipe organs.
        Includes a complete set enough to do one piano of pheumatics                                        DA675          $ 4.50 np

Felt Strip
        5/8" wide by 150 inches long- .070 inches thick- Scarlet                                     DA-10 of 1439          $ 14.00 np

Paper Blotter Paper Gasket Material
        Minimum Order-- Four Sheets. There is NO return and no refund on this item.

        Approximately 19 by 24 inches and .020 thick. This material is used to assemble
        wooden vacuum chambers and wind chests in player pianos and reed organs.
        Used along with other gasket material, or alone, the blotter paper is wet with water,
        and when the wood parts are assembled, the wet paper will fill imperfect grain in
        the wood to better prevent leaks after the paper dries.                                                  DABlotter        $ 5.85 per sheet np

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