by KenK | Mar 28, 2015 | Banjo
I used 3 stain colors to try to create a fade from red to a darker color closer to the ebony.
by KenK | Mar 28, 2015 | Banjo
I am keeping the front of the fretboard plain except for the star but I do want a few fret markers along the top edge so they can be seen while playing. The dots are made from 1/16in white plastic rod inserted into holes along the side of the fingerboard. A short...
by KenK | Mar 28, 2015 | Banjo
Four of the five strings start at the peghead so I need to drill 4 holes for the tuning machines. I used a brad point bit and backed the piece up to minimize tear out. I won’t install the tuners permanently until after the banjo is finished but here are some...
by KenK | Mar 20, 2015 | Banjo
I decided to forgo having markers on the front of the fretboard, but I have seen a few banjos with a star between the 4th and 5th fret and liked the look so I decided to do that. I cut a star out of mother of pearl and routed the fretboard like I did for the peghead....
by KenK | Mar 3, 2015 | Banjo
The brackets and hooks that provide the tension to pull down the tension hoop and tighten the head, are a distinctive part of the look of a banjo. Some banjos have a lot of brackets, but I prefer the look of fewer. I decided on a total of 14, which is about the...
by KenK | Mar 3, 2015 | Banjo
The dowel stick passes through the rim and is attached at the side opposite the neck with the end bolt. The neck brace is attached to the dowel stick inside the rim at the neck end. When tightened, the neck brace brings the neck into firm contact with the rim. The...
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