The Banjo Extravaganza Concert is totally sold out and people should NOT come to the Thursday concert if they haven't purchased or reserved tickets already....
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robyj68
May 14, 2002 5:54 pm
Has anyone ever tried linseed oil, or other types of oils. I want to leave the wood natural. But, I have never used any other finishes besides laquer. My...
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Andrew Beals
andybeals
May 14, 2002 6:11 pm
... Straight linseed oil doesn't dry, but it was all that some of our ancestors had access to. I personally just love the smell of boiled linseed oil, which ...
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CeltBanjo@...
May 14, 2002 9:41 pm
In a message dated 5/14/02 1:57:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... After the OSHA regs made us stop using solvent spray-on finishes like lacquer, I tried several...
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cwnut1862
May 15, 2002 2:22 am
my exp. with any oil is it will get darker over time so ask your self do i want the banjo to turn dark? gregg vaughan...
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Andrew Beals
andybeals
May 15, 2002 3:45 am
Wood gets darker with time....
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Robert Edney
robedney
May 15, 2002 7:25 pm
Reminds me of a Martin guitar I once bought. It had been in the dealer's showroom for awhile with a price sticker on its top. Once the price sticker was...
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brooklynbanjoboy
brooklynbanj...
May 19, 2002 10:52 pm
BanjoMaker friends, I've got some questions regarding a project to build an 11 inch banjo rim using the block method. This is a first project being undertaken...
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hhunter44
May 20, 2002 1:26 pm
Hi Lew, I really like the block method of construction. It is faster and the result is prettier than the steam and roll method - in my opinion. Let's get onto...
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Robert Edney
robedney
May 20, 2002 4:19 pm
You're in luck! I've just finished building a walnut rim with a king rosewood integrated tone ring. I took pictures all along the way, and in the next day or...
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Robert Edney
robedney
May 22, 2002 8:36 pm
As promised, I've just put up a quick website to show how I've built a walnut rim with a king rosewood tone ring. Check it out at ...
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Andrew Beals
andybeals
May 22, 2002 10:08 pm
Hey Robert, if you're going to use an oil-based finish, you can skip the plastic wrap and just wax down your gluing jig with plain ol' paste wax....
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Robert Edney
robedney
May 22, 2002 10:10 pm
Good point Andrew - thanks! ... From: Andrew Beals [mailto:bandy@...] Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 3:08 PM To: banjomakers@yahoogroups.com Subject:...
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davidghyatt
May 24, 2002 9:27 pm
... Attaching a skin head to a gourd Here is a simple outline of how I attach the skin to the gourd. I've probably left something out, but… 1. The glue...
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Michael Holmes
banjocamp
May 27, 2002 3:49 pm
It's almost a new month. Time to submit your free ads For Sale, Wanted, or Trades. We receive over a 1/4 million hits per month. There's someone out there...
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will17172001
May 29, 2002 1:43 am
Anyone out there have an opinion on 12 " banjo rims? I've just completed the jigs etc. and steamed my first rims to suit a 12 inch open back banjo. All the...
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will17172001
May 29, 2002 1:52 am
Anyone tried Danish oil on rims?? Whats the difference from Danish oil and Tung oil? I usually use a spay finish on all my banjos but am looking to try...
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CeltBanjo@...
May 29, 2002 11:43 am
In a message dated 5/28/02 9:55:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, billr@... ... I posted an offer to send a write-up on the subject of non-spray banjo finishes...
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CeltBanjo@...
May 29, 2002 2:01 pm
In a message dated 5/28/02 9:51:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, billr@... ... I recently made a 12" banjo, open back. The rim was made by my good friend, ...
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banjar@...
mumbilly
May 29, 2002 2:35 pm
Wayne wrote: <snip> ... Remo is making 12" Renaissance heads with a standard banjo sized attachment now, so the hook bending isn't necessary. Elderly and Zepp...
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CeltBanjo@...
May 29, 2002 2:55 pm
In a message dated 5/29/02 10:35:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... I am aware of that. But long before Remo started making them, they were available in 12" drum...
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will17172001
May 29, 2002 5:45 pm
Wayne: Thanks for the offer to e-mail the details of non-spray finishes for banjos. If you could forward a copy to me it would be well used. You can reach me...
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will17172001
May 29, 2002 6:04 pm
Wayne: Thanks for all the attached information. You've answered many of the numerous questions that I have been looking for! Interesting about the rim...
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CeltBanjo@...
May 29, 2002 6:47 pm
In a message dated 5/29/02 2:05:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, billr@... ... The block rim is definite superior IMO, IF it is made right. First, there is no...
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banjar@...
mumbilly
May 29, 2002 8:26 pm
... I think that each type of rim has its own advantages--a steamed and rolled rim is probably a bit easier to build once you're set up to do it, just because...
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alex1conway
May 31, 2002 2:01 pm
Did anyone see George on Baltimore channel 13? They did a nice spot on him and his banjos on the early morning show today. Nice job!...
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cwnut1862
Jun 3, 2002 2:08 am
what did the early minstrel banjos have for a finish? I know some were painted . oil finish? type of clear coat? gregg vaughan...
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banjomakers@yahoogrou...
Jun 4, 2002 6:31 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the banjomakers group. File : / Click...
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Rob Hutten
rottenhubert
Jun 4, 2002 10:50 am
Hi folks, I apologise for this - apparently the spammers are now uploading their crap to yahoo groups. I'll see what I can do about it, but in the meantime...
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lstern4441@...
brooklynbanj...
Jun 4, 2002 11:13 am
I recommend consulting with Cas, who runs BANJOCOM, another Yahoo group, and has figured out how to be a strong, unrelenting gatekeeper. Lew [Non-text portions...
