Bellows system diagram

[nutmegct]

This is the first diagram and explanation of the air system I've found. Milne's 1930 "The Reed Organ", chapter on the American Organ.



A - reservoir
B - reservoir spring
C - exhaust lifter ("sometimes mis-termed feeder")
D - middle board
E - external spring(s)
F - backboard hinge
G - middle board valves
H - lifter valves
I - bellows board
J - air chamber
K - air aperture to air chamber
L - webbing (strap) connecting treadle to exhaust lifter
M - webbing roller
N - back board

Tom M.

[Organfella]

Great! You found some or most of the correct terminology for the different parts. Some you may not have in any such publications might include: Screwdriver, shifting spanner, 4lb hammer (to relieve frustrations), consumable alcohol and headache tablets.... :->

Nico