Player Piano Company out of Kansas has been the old standby for a very long time. They have gotten a bad rap as of late for selling old or low-quality items, but they are the only source for some items. The best pneumatic cloth, hoses and tubing come from Schaff.....just make sure the cloth is the Australian. Leather should be ordered from Marilyn at Leather Supply House. Cut or punch all your own valve facings and pouches...any of the ones at Player Piano Co. are suspect. Test, test, and re-test all your leather for air-tightness and pin-holes. Many parts and some newly manufactured ones are available from other restorers who keep old stacks and like me, have had to make their own replacements. I would suggest The Orchestrion Builders Manual, by Craig Brougher, as a fine guide to leather, glue and testing techniques. Bench test each component. BAF II Bayou La Combe, Louisiana
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