Red dots on the leathers

[Jomme]

Hello there!

I was wondering if anybody knows what type of paper is used for the 'bollini's' , the little dots that strengthen the metal pieces on the reed valves?
They cost virtiually nothing but for the second time I desperately need them and cant wait for my usual supply so I would like to have a sheet of paper to make my own but where ore what? ...
Any help appreciated!
Guillaume

 

[JIM D.]

Forget using paper. Fasten the reed boosters properly with dots punched out of bellows tape.

Robot or human?

New Accordion Bellows Tape One Yard (36) Assorted Colors and Textures

Accordion bellows tape imported from Italy. Can be cut to fit bellows. Dimensions of one piece for all colors except gold tape: 36 x 1 (91.5cm x 2.5cm) Dimensions of one piece for gold tape: 36 x 0.75 (91.5cm x 2cm)

www.libertybellows.com

 

[Jomme]

Hello Jim, thanks a lot, I just bought a paper punch today and for 3.5 euro Im not broke....
Heard the tip about the bellows tape, might use it after my balls I punched one by one today ;-----

 

[Tom]

Be careful with that punching of the balls, you'll need to transpose up a few keys....