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   OldShavings | Feb 06, 2011 03:50pm | #1

   Nice. How many hours go into such a project?

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   BanjoCrafter | Feb 07, 2011 09:17am | #2

   Gosh, an hourly estimate would be tough for me to put my finger on. Banjo Making is strictly hobby for me so I never look at the clock. Banjo making is also a long time passion for me so I have a lot of specialized jigs and a special form for shaping the rim.

   I'll guess roughly 20 hours, just for making the banjo itself. But that could be way off.

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   gsugg | Jan 12, 2013 08:00pm | #3

   BanjoCrafter,

   Got a question for you if you have a minute. I've worked (as a hobby) with wood for probably 30 of my 30 years. I've also started in the past year teaching myself to play the 5 string banjo. I'm not any type of star, but I've always been able to deal with most instruments that I put my mind to. (not singing though, small children run and hide when I sing!). So with that in mind, my questions are.

   First, can you tell me of a couple of good sites or books that will go in-depth on the process of building a banjo. I'd like a book or site that gives practical advice on best materials to use, etc to produce a top quality banjo. I expect I will build several because there's going to be a learning curve like everything we do in wood. Plus, I have several friends that have told me if I figure out this thing, they will then want one. (free except for materials of course!)

   Second, any advice on teaching myself. I just bought books, downloaded lessons, etc and started. Since I've played guitar in the past, trumpet for our high school band, and self taught basic piano, I hope to do the same with the banjo. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much for taking the time to help! Greg