bellows with hinge

I got it WOO HOO!!! It’s in Vol XXIII No 4 Autumn - 2004 – of The Pipers’ Review available to memebers at http://uilleannforum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=389

A selection of old metal bellow hinges:

David Quinn’s recommended alternative (as of Autumn 2004):

PD.

I really like the “alternative” wood and leather hinge. It looks like a relatively easy conversion if you wanted to get away from the leather strap hinge. Hmmmm, the wheels are turning!

That’s the method I have on my Benson bellows that I mentioned earlier. What I like about it is that you can easily adjust the tension.