Leather Uilleann Pipebag/Bellows Question

Uilleann Pipes
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I am in the process of making my own set of Uilleann pipes following David Daye’s Medium Quiet Chanter plans. The chanter and reed are working nicely and are in tune. I am about to make a bag and bellows. Regarding the bag, what side of the leather goes on the inside - the suede side or the finished side? I’d also appreciate receiving some information on the size of your pipebags and bellows. Thanks in advance!

[ This Message was edited by: Aonach on 2002-11-21 12:06 ]

[ This Message was edited by: Aonach on 2002-11-21 12:06 ]

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Suede on the outside(makes the seasoning of the inside easier.)
Slan go foill
Liam

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Hi, have you seen the book by Wilbert Garvin, “The Irish Bagpipes”? It’ll give you measurements for bag and bellows. It’s available from http://www.pipers.ie

Cheers, Mac

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Low priced leather bags w/ bellows are available on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=924293719

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Thanks to all who replied!