How to make a gas can banjo 9

[byron151227]

Did you have to make a new hole for the fork

[rpeek]

@byron151227 The fork bolts on to the screw that goes through the hole in the bottom of the can that goes into the dowell stick. Just one hole if I get it right, but sometimes I wind up with more than one before I get the neck alignment just right.

[IEJP]

will guitar pegs work?

i cant think why not

but maybe there is something im overlooking

[rpeek]

@IEJP  Yep. Guitar pegs work fine.

[sarfios]

Good WORK! XDD

[radioopinions]

This video made me feel like an idiot. I have been working on a homemade banjolele for some time and couldn't think of how to make the tailpiece. The fork idea is genius! You are my instrument-making hero! Thanks a million!!!

[rpeek]

Sweet! Thank You! Good luck with your project... Love to see it.

[crazyampersand]

I will definitely make a short video about it and send you the link if it turns out to be playable. I am carving the neck myself from scratch so it is taking a while. I am now really only waiting for my fret material to arrive. I tried to use only raw materials apart from the tuning pegs and drum "skin". Oh, and the strings of course.

[crazyampersand]

Oh, I forgot radioopinions and crazyampersand = same person.

[rpeek]

Can't wait to see it. Bet it's going to be awesome..

[DESERTHAWKIN]

Im left handed, wiould i need to set up the strings opposite?

[rpeek]

Yep..

[phill903]

Can't wait to hear you play the gas can banjo. lol. *****