Man I just absolutely love this video, because everything you say is just "oh some of this, some of that, one of these, one of those, you don't need a great one just get one" It's wonderful it's so down-to-earth and I don't know if you used a single technical term or not in the entire process!
Love the Foxfire books. Every time the kids get sick I whoop out Issue #1, some turpentine and some polecat grease. The kids make a miraculous full recovery in minutes. Just finished my Foxfire banjo project after a 20 year stall in the process. Now I’m onto a Siminoff Mastertone banjo project.
I make my own walnut stain also. But instead of alcohol I use apple cider vinegar to keep it from molding. I also put in a piece of steel wool to help it darken. Then stain it before putting it in smaller containers.
man i dig your videos. i dabble in instrument building as a hobby, so its super cool to see what other people do too. keep em coming man! awesome claw hammer vids too.
This is a timely video for me as I transition from machine based woodworking to a more traditional style. Also, Foxfire books are great references for many down-to-earth pursuits.
I have whats left of my great grandfathers banjo. I'd like to get it to play in some fashion again. it's not in the best of shape. The body is intact but missing everything except a couple of handmade tuning pegs.
Best to find one used on eBay, that's where I found this one. And definitely don't buy the cheaper black mechanical USA-made shaper--make sure you get a solid brass one like this.
Yes. Yes. Do more building banjo videos.
Come over to Oddesy and link your account and got paid for what your already doing.
Man I just absolutely love this video, because everything you say is just "oh some of this, some of that, one of these, one of those, you don't need a great one just get one"
It's wonderful it's so down-to-earth and I don't know if you used a single technical term or not in the entire process!
Love the Foxfire books. Every time the kids get sick I whoop out Issue #1, some turpentine and some polecat grease. The kids make a miraculous full recovery in minutes. Just finished my Foxfire banjo project after a 20 year stall in the process. Now I’m onto a Siminoff Mastertone banjo project.
I make my own walnut stain also. But instead of alcohol I use apple cider vinegar to keep it from molding. I also put in a piece of steel wool to help it darken. Then stain it before putting it in smaller containers.
man i dig your videos. i dabble in instrument building as a hobby, so its super cool to see what other people do too. keep em coming man!
awesome claw hammer vids too.
Yall should do a video on peg making! Specifically the reaming and peg hole making!
This type of video is terrific. Thank you for the opportunity to investigate how to get started.
This is a timely video for me as I transition from machine based woodworking to a more traditional style. Also, Foxfire books are great references for many down-to-earth pursuits.
Awesomeness!!! I've gotta Build one now!
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
I have whats left of my great grandfathers banjo. I'd like to get it to play in some fashion again. it's not in the best of shape. The body is intact but missing everything except a couple of handmade tuning pegs.
Great video 👍 I'd like to see more videos like this one
We're can u get that peg maker tool iv looked on Amazon. Google . Never found anything even close to it
@@rossgraveley I found one used on eBay. Look up a violin supply store, or perhaps one of the large luthier companies like Stew Mac.
Clifton can I get more information on the peg head shaping tool. Thanks
just ordered my copy of foxfire 3
I'm surprised you don't have the odd hand plane... I would find it pretty essential.
, I'm looking for measured drawings or just some measurements for a Boucher 1840s banjo with the OG neck where can I find that thanks in advance
We have at least two Patreon members who own original Boucher banjos. One of them has made plans of his. Patreon.com/CliftonHicksBanjo
Do you have a good link to somewhere I can buy a Herdim peg shaper? I found some online but they’re pretty expensive it seems.
Best to find one used on eBay, that's where I found this one. And definitely don't buy the cheaper black mechanical USA-made shaper--make sure you get a solid brass one like this.
Do you sell custom made banjos?
Reminds me of Nicholas Cage haha dammit man