Woodstove bellows

[Chux]

51 minutes ago, Littlef said:

I dig it.  That's cool!

Thanks!

[Handstitched]

Theres something very satisfying  about bellows.  Great job on that, and ' repurposing'  materials too  

I enjoy restoring them . Got another on the bench atm ,  to be started . On  my bucket list is to restore some black smith bellows, nearly did a while ago,  I had my eye on them,  but they were a bit too far gone. 

HS 

[Chux]

5 hours ago, Handstitched said:

Theres something very satisfying  about bellows.  Great job on that, and ' repurposing'  materials too  

I enjoy restoring them . Got another on the bench atm ,  to be started . On  my bucket list is to restore some black smith bellows, nearly did a while ago,  I had my eye on them,  but they were a bit too far gone. 

HS 

The most satisfying part is seeing those coal just GLOW and not getting lightheaded hahaha!!

It was a fun project, not gonna lie, but would have been less aggravation with the proper tools to get it done. I've seen some blacksmith bellows when I was getting inspiration for these and some of those a just massive! Post pics of the ones that you're working on, if you don't mind. I'd love to see it!!

[Handstitched]

Will do   The ones I saw quite a while ago ,  the wood was a mess  almost  completely rotten in some places. . It was case of ' head v's heart v's bank account '  Some more will come up one day no doubt. 

HS

[Chux]

20 minutes ago, Handstitched said:

Will do   The ones I saw quite a while ago ,  the wood was a mess  almost  completely rotten in some places. . It was case of ' head v's heart v's bank account '  Some more will come up one day no doubt. 

HS

Looking forward to seeing your work on them!! Yeah I can relate with you on that point. Unfortunately bank account seems to win hands down!

[Handstitched]

On 1/5/2024 at 9:48 PM, Chux said:

Post pics of the ones that you're working on, if you don't mind. I'd love to see it!!

Here ya go friend: The red looking bellows are the ones I've just finished. I think they may have been like a souvenir for the tourist market as they were not very well made and didn't work very well. . Vinyl, not leather.  I had a hard time getting the brass nozzle straightened , they were almost squashed.  The rough looking ones , far right will be my next  project. They've been on display in my workshop for the last few years,  they're in poor shape.  The ones at the bottom were for a customer some years ago . They were a complete wreck .  I think thats where my interest on bellows  started. I did a good job on those, even if I say so myself 

HS

 

Edited January 26, 2024 by Handstitched

[MarshalWill]

You did do a good on on those. The ones at the bottom are very attractive. That is an interesting undertaking. Your work is top notch.

[Handstitched]

Thank you very much  I have also done  a few bee smokers as well . 

My apologies to @Chux for hijacking his thread . 

HS 

[Chux]

10 hours ago, Handstitched said:

Thank you very much  I have also done  a few bee smokers as well . 

My apologies to @Chux for hijacking his thread . 

HS 

No need to apologize whatsoever. Been a bit busy myself so I've neglected checking on the post, but that being said those bellows are NICE!! 

Bee smokers you say...hmmmm, now tou gotta show those! 

[Handstitched]

16 hours ago, Chux said:

Bee smokers you say...hmmmm, now tou gotta show those! 

The only pics I have.  These were  like antique....-ish . It had a galvanised  metal retainer, and well made apart from the vinyl material. I replaced it with a piece of roo hide.   

The last one I did ( no pics )  was very cheaply made, very thin metal   , the vinyl melted, and had a alloy retainer, difficult to rebuild. But yet, sold online for much more than I expected.  I also used a piece of roo hide.  Couldn't help but think that it would have been cheaper to buy another one. 

HS