Robin
Robin
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Last seen: Jun 8, 2026
Topics: 13 / Replies: 1075
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RE: Truss rod location

. The truss rod somehow slipped about a half-inch toward the headstock. Obviously now it's going to be sticking out past the nut. It seems to be prett...

5 years ago
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RE: My first design

Hi @rathius That's looking good, I like what you're doing there matching the headstock to the body. Just as an example of what @boo is saying, the h...

5 years ago
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RE: ✨✨NEW **Metal Flake** project ✨✨

That must be the greenest green that I've ever seen.

5 years ago
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RE: What would you like to see next?

@markbailey @boo Sounds like a good idea, so just for further encouragement, sign me up for the nut making course too.

5 years ago
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RE: Guitar Build #3

@bpower I'm sure that you were warned that this becomes addictive, one thing I have learnt though is ignore the "honey do list" at your peril.

5 years ago
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RE: Wolf's Descent into Madness

@wolframmalukker Will try to do a little shaping this weekend, maybe. Need to cut the truss rod slot first, I guess. Thats looking good. Mark...

5 years ago
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RE: 12 String acoustic bridge repair

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 ...

5 years ago
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RE: ✨✨NEW **Metal Flake** project ✨✨

OMG = Order More Glamps Glamps = sparkly painted clamps.

5 years ago
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RE: 12 String acoustic bridge repair

@rocknroller912 I definitely won't be adjusting the neck angle then, that's away beyond my skill level. I'll not be attempting to remove the fretbo...

5 years ago
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RE: 12 String acoustic bridge repair

@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...

5 years ago
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RE: 12 String acoustic bridge repair

@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 ...

5 years ago
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RE: 12 String acoustic bridge repair

@rocknroller912 Ive done a few banjo repairs and do have an Irish tenor banjo so if you want to run the problem past me I might have a solution. ...

5 years ago
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RE: 12 String acoustic bridge repair

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

5 years ago
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RE: 12 String acoustic bridge repair

@tv101 @russ @rocknroller912 Thanks to you all for the advice guys, I did point out the risks in removing the label but Joe (he hasn't changed hi...

5 years ago
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RE: FITTING THE NECK PT1

@steveadams That is looking terrific.

5 years ago
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RE: FITTING THE BACK PT2

@steveadams Another great video Steve. That guitar body is looking fantastic, you should be extremely proud of yourself achieving that. You've inspi...

5 years ago
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RE: Old chisel

@rocknroller912 @tej @bpower Just a thought on using the wrench method, rather than hammering it off, maybe use the wrench as a lever.

5 years ago
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RE: Old chisel

@ tej @Rocknroller912 The other option would be to cut the handle off and make a new one. But why do want to remove the handles if they're on soli...

5 years ago
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