Banjo Build Diary: Day 5 [Primary Assembly]

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I decided to build one of the American Banjo Kits from Carver Banjos. This is the fifth video in a series that will cover all the steps involved in building the banjo. During this episode, I trim the excess skin off the drum, attach the neck, and install the tuning pegs.

You can buy this banjo kit here: https://carverbanjos.com/product/americana-banjo-kit/

There's a playlist that contains all the videos in this series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwIixlr7C6KVG1LV-W4W8KxblRgMHnzG5

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  • It's new to me too Doug but I'm having fun.

  • I’m enjoying the build. Don’t know much about banjos, so this has been interesting. Looking forward to hearing you play it!

  • Thanks t-belly. I'm glad someone noticed the Elvis tapestry. LOL. The trim piece along the skin edge is a great idea. In retrospect, I should've just gone to the store and bought more blades.

  • I have to admit I was a bit concerned seeing you use a regular shaving blade! I was waiting to see a red speckled banjo skin! Thank Dog that didn`t happen!

    I was thinking that maybe a nice trim could be glued around the edge of the skin just to make a clean, straight edge. Then again that`s probably just me being fussy!

    Look forward to the final installment and of course to hearing you play it. Bon apetite!

    Oh, by the way, I love how at the end of the video you had Elvis singing and rocking in the background ;)

  • John, I too thought the drum would be the hardest part but it's not bad and yes... I should put some glue on there.

    Dave, I was thinking that too. I followed Brian's instructions but if I was to do it again, I'd probably trim it while wet.

  • Nice Kale. I trim while wet as the skin begins to dry. Very easy to cut then.

  • I had looked at those kits in the past.  The drum head part kind of scared me off.  Yours drums great!   I don't want to make any tacky comments, but maybe you should put a dab or two of glue on the tear.  

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