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by Michael Bruhn
Thu Jun 18, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
Topic: Banjo build? 6 strings or 5 strings
Replies: 10
Views: 16391

Re: Banjo build? 6 strings or 5 strings

Why not make it a six string banjo but with the shorter fifth (sixth) string tuner. You basically would have a five string banjo with an extra bass string. Or even a seven string banjo? You could have the drone string and still play it like a guitar if you want. Just tune the first string (E) down t...
by Michael Bruhn
Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:46 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: building a banjo heel angle jig
Replies: 5
Views: 7105

Re: building a banjo heel angle jig

i will send some pics when I get some more modifications done. I made a sanding drum just a bit smaller than eleven inches so that when sandpaper is glued on it is exactly (as close as I can get it) eleven inches. Another slightly larger drum is mounted under it to cut the notch for the drum head an...
by Michael Bruhn
Tue Jul 30, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: building a banjo heel angle jig
Replies: 5
Views: 7105

building a banjo heel angle jig

I have built a jig for shaping the heel joint where it attaches to the rim. degree of angle can be adjusted and now I am modifying it for drilling the hole for the dowel stick or coordinator rods. Seems to work great. I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions for me to add to it. It looks way p...

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