@marion  I meant to set the veneer in loose but gluing would probably be better, leaving a small gap at the ends to fill with dust and glue. This can be made to look invisible with care. I would make…   Read more»

@mario Wlll the fretboard have edge binding. If so and you have spare material in the length then you could cut it through at the 15th fret and make the fretboard in two pieces discarding the mistake. It’s not ideal…   Read more»

@bpower
Good advice from @darrenking I would follow it

@bpower
I would worry about pulling the crack open with a plane, but a good sharp blade and thin shavings should be ok. In theory it shouldn’t be any different to planing over the centre join.

@bpower
If you can close the crack don’t use superglue. I would go for Titebond it’s more reliable in my opinion.

@russ This is a great move for you I think. Sharpening hand tools is a good way to learn woodwork. Most people rely on machines these days which takes all the fun out. Don’t get carried away though, tool sharpening…   Read more»

@bpower The crack looks like it will split all the way along the board. I think the ends should have been sealed in wax to stop it from drying, so you might have some claim on the supplier. It’s very big…   Read more»

@bpower Yes the head should be tuned to a note believe it or not, usually a G for 5 string and if the bridge and strings are too high then there is too much pressure and the head won’t vibrate….   Read more»

@tv101
My mission in life is to set all the banjos in the world up correctly so that they sound good and play in tune. Maybe people won’t hate them so much.

@tv101
Ok I looked a few minutes ago in case it was on tonight

@tv101
When does it start

@tv101
Thanks I will give it a try. I’m just finishing a banjo repair and getting my dinner. 

@powerful
Looks great I hope it plays as well as it looks.