Nut files are funny things @tej I like the double edge files. Two sizes each with a handle and they have a V shape which helps to open up the top of the string slot, they suck for a PRS nut though. Ke...

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Took the trussrod cover off the banjo and found solid headstock under it, just a pretend trussrod cover. So, I removed the resonater and seen how the neck is attached. I put a little veneer in the nec...

@rocknroller912 You've preempted the questions I was going to ask you and I'd already taken this photo before I saw your post. The string height at the 12 fret is about 5mm and looks about 1.5mm reli...

And it’s ordered. Sorted thanks

@rocknroller912 great stuff thanks

@rocknroller912 Thanks for all that information, I don't see any name on the banjo at all. I'm waiting for screws to arrive to put the tuners back on, then I'll have another look at it.

@tv101 So, I googled "banjo repair kit" to check out what's currently recommended. Hope this helps. Exactly the kind advice I had expected from you, but still funny though.

Posted by: @robin He's also given me a banjo that needs a bit of attention, obviously I'll not be asking advice on that as I've already anticipated the answer. As I don't like to be too predictable,...

@robin Sorry I can’t help, I’m allergic to acoustic guitars. 😂

An oldie ...

@tej. I would put the blade in a vise (very securely) and then probably use something like a open box wrench or adjustable wrench to go over the the blade and rest on the ferrule. Then you can tap the...

Thanks for the advice guys, indeed I want the handle off to clean up on the lathe and the blade will be easier to tidy up without the wood there. I’ll get hammering 😬

Posted by: @steveadams The irony is that since the start of the pandemic I have been filming alll over the country for sky news, including the prime ministers briefings (when he had covid), stood out...

Hey @rocknroller912 the covid video would mainly be me sleeping..walking v slowly up the stairs and gasping for air... The irony is that since the start of the pandemic I have been filming alll over t...

Well. That is the end of this story. I used sanding sealer and cellulose aerosols to spray the instrument then 400 and 800 grit sandpaper for the elm which gave me a sort of satin finish. I was origin...

Finally I got all the paint defects sorted out and it’s back in black. Nitro goes on differently than other paints I am used to and as it dries, it becomes flatter, less orange peal. I may sand it a l...

Wow @boo. 🖤 🙂🎶🙏🎸

Hi Tej It does cost in time though! This Sycamore was tight & straight grained - so I was able to thickness it green, albeit 6mm oversize, to allow for warping. It dries quicker when thinner &...