Fabulous 1930's Pancotti accordion restoration-part 3. Valving and waxing in reeds.

In this video I revalve and wax in reeds

[@isorry123_]

Hey rich ! Love your work - inspired me to post my first KZbin of my own restoration today 🎉 pray for me bro

[@richedwards9646]

Hello friend !! I'm so glad that you are doing your own restoration! I wish you well - take your time and try to be as careful as possible at all stages ! Give me a shout if you need any advice 🙂

[@rappermusician]

Thanks again Rich, nice to see you do that again - and thanks for the link to ha-vent with Charlie not being well getting supplies has been a challenge - are there any other suppliers you can share?

[@richedwards9646]

www.accordionshop24.com These are good 😊👍

[@anthonyhoughton6625]

Very interesting. Is there a reason for the different colours of valves? Imwhat is the reason for the two pieces of valve material? Is the valve wax just beeswax? Told you there would be loads of questions.

[@richedwards9646]

Hi Anthony Good questions The valves are different colours because they are different sizes and the different sizes often come in different colours The second and third layers help to keep the valve lying flat. The wax is a mix of beeswax and rosin .

[@anthonyhoughton6625]

@@richedwards9646 different sizes as in thickness?

[@richedwards9646]

@@anthonyhoughton6625 different widths and lengths to match the dimensions of the reed slot.

[@anthonyhoughton6625]

@@richedwards9646 ah, perfect. Thank you Sir.

[@raccoon6072]

What is the best temperature for melting wax?

[@richedwards9646]

Hello I use a wax heater - used for heating leg wax The wax needs to be pretty hot - I normally have my heater nearly on max If the wax starts to smoke you are in trouble - it can easily catch fire 🔥 Also if it starts to smoke the wax will be ruined BE VERY CAREFUL!!!!!!🙏