Hi Everyone, I was wondering about possibly purchasing a bellows off Jim at some stage in the near future. After searching the forums I have only heared good things about his high-standard of work and the price is certainly attractive. The pictures certainly seem to back up the arguments for purchasing his bellows. If anyone has purchased a set of bellows that are made by Jim please contact me via PM (or here in this thread).
Cheers L42B 
How does one buy bellows from Jim? because I have seen pictures of his work, was impressed, and I am in the market for my first bellows. I have been borrowing one, and am ready for my own. Thanks.
I have a set of bellows by Jim. Not only are the bellows great but working with him was great too. Jim takes custom work to heart. Countless emails, pics, and exchange of parts happened to make my bellows. Here’s the link to my post on the Pics thread.
PM him. His internet access is somewhat limted to business hours so it may take a few days to get a reply.
Did I mention that he loaned me a bellows while he was making mine?
I have a bellows made by Jim. Fine work and he was kind enough to give me some say over its construction in terms of materials and more importantly, I asked if he would build the leather pad (both sides) into the bellows, which he did (for the first time), and I am very pleased with it. His prices are very very reasonable as well.
Neil
Jim who?
Jim Schaefer. His username is ‘Jim’.
Here are some photos of his bellows
http://mysite.verizon.net/littlems1/bellows/
Per the photos, it looks like Jim has perhaps adopted the permanently attached leather padding following my request on my bellows. I think that it is a big improvement on ones that slide around, and it looks better, however, replacement will be more difficult after a lengthy period I suppose. A worthwhile trade off in my opinion.
Just got back from the East Coast Tionol and saw this post.
Aaron, Neil, and Liam, thank you for the positive comments, it’s appreciated.
I don’t make these things on spec. I’ll make one if someone asks. Otherwise I’m doing general woodworking and furniture refinishing as a hobby.
Thanks again,
Jim Schaefer
Nothing but great things to say about Jim’s bellows. First class and very distinctive.
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