Made to order: Standard Size Handmade Fireplace Bellows, Your Choice of Wood, Leather and Tacks, Made to Order <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> YOUR BELLOWS WILL BE MADE TO ORDER WHEN YOUR ORDER IS RECEIVED. THE BELLOWS PICTURED SHOW OAK BELLOWS WITH BROWN LEATHER. Standard size bellows customized with your choice of wood, tacks and leather tone. To help with your choices, please visit www.beemountainwoodworks.com and click on the "Gallery" link to see examples of bellows I've crafted in the past. -- WOOD: Chosen at checkout. Oak, sassafras and poplar are always available. Inquire about the availability of other woods, such as walnut and ash. See below for wood descriptions -- TACKS: Chosen at checkout, see photo for choice of tack colors. -- LEATHER: See photo for leather colors. We dye our own leather, therefore ALL LEATHER COLORS ARE APPROXIMATE. Please leave us a comment indicating your preference. These bellows are approximately 18 inches long and 7 inches wide. A sturdy brass hinge connects the paddles under the leather boot, which features a brass nozzle. These bellows are made to last for generations, while bringing a sense of history to your hearth. A few puffs from these bellows will help get a fire started in your fireplace, wood stove or fire pit. Due to the length of the bellows, they are shipped with the nozzle wrapped separately from the body. Simply screw the nozzle onto the body and they'll be ready for use. WOOD TYPES AND DESCRIPTIONS: OAK: Light colored wood, very heavy and hard, engraves well. Makes a hefty bellows. Always available. POPLAR: Very light colored wood, usually has pink and green streaks. Very lightweight. Engraving marks not as dark as other woods. If you're concerned about lifting a heavy bellows, poplar is a good choice. Always available. SASSAFRAS: Light colored wood, lightweight, engraves well. Sometimes available. WALNUT: Very dark colored wood. Most of my walnut is predominantly dark brown with silver and bluish streaks. Each board is different. Very heavy, engraves well but the engraving doesn't stand out as well as lighter woods. Sometimes available. Note: Wood is a product of nature, and can have knots, streaks and small cracks. Some wood, especially oak, can have small worm holes and channels. These imperfections are naturally occurring and lend interest and texture to our wooden items. I always avoid any imperfections that would affect the structural strength of the item, but usually just fill small surface cracks. IF YOU PREFER WOOD WITH FEW OR NO IMPERFECTIONS, PLEASE CONVO ME PRIOR TO ORDERING SO I CAN CHECK MY STOCK FOR THE WOOD YOU'D LIKE. Our bellows and other wooden items are crafted by hand in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. We prefer to bring new life to antique wood by recycling lumber from old barns, houses and furniture to create our one-of-a-kind pieces. Imperfections in the wood such as knots and worm holes grace these timeless designs. Created using a combination of hand tools and modern technology, our items are beautiful as well as functional. Do you like what you see, but would prefer a different stain or engraved design, or no design at all? Please contact us to inquire about custom items. There is no extra charge for custom designs and engraving. ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 3-4 WEEKS PROCESSING TIME FOR CUSTOM ORDERS. To care for your bellows, treat the wood occasionally with a quality furniture polish. To keep the leather soft, rub it with a leather conditioner such as mink oil. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Customs charges and import taxes are not included in the price of the item or the shipping costs. Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs. Disclaimer: Washing your bellows is not recommended. While I do finish my bellows with a couple of coats of tung oil finish, washing the wood will remove the finish and wash away the char left by the engraver. This will significantly lighten the engraved design. Lightly brush away any debris with a damp cloth, avoiding the engraved area.