Christmas Gift! Oil can banjo build for 63 Impala 4

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Channel: rpeek · 2011 · Entertainment

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I was surprised how reasonably you can get a good enough beginner open back banjo from Amazon.  A friend of mine bought one like this and played it for years and it held it’s tune great and was a perfect starter banjo, with a great price.  Check it out by clicking the link below.  Good luck playing!

https://amzn.to/2NGAkbk

Here’s another real nice looking open back with a gig bag:

https://amzn.to/37b6zaz

Thanks for supporting your local banjo players!

Banjo strings.   I prefer D’Addario but there’s lots of others.  These are medium: 

D'Addario EJ55 Phosphor Bronze 5-String Banjo Strings, Medium, 10-23

https://amzn.to/30qPTZS

I have also used Ernie Ball Earthwood 5-string Banjo 80/20 Bronze Loop End Frailing Set, .010 - .024

https://amzn.to/2uV3sVU

I do use Nylagut strings on a lot of my banjos too.  They all make different sounds..  

Aquila New Nylgut AQ-1B Banjo Medium Tension DBGDG-Set of 5 (4th Red Series String)

https://amzn.to/2uXzgJT

ON my short neck banjos it’s not unusual to use compensated bridges for third string better tuning. 

Grover 5/8 Compensated Banjo Bridge (77)

https://amzn.to/386AAIq

You can get it in all sizes, or just sand one down from the bottom to fit.  

I was pleasantly surprised to find that Amazon now offers a good selection of banjo heads too.  

 • Remo P-190 WeatherKing Standard Banjo Head - 11-inch

https://amzn.to/360N6I5

Remo Banjo Head, Fiberskyn, 11-inch Diameter, Low Colla

https://amzn.to/2TwtoBk Okay here's the deal.  I made this a week ago and held the 
videos.  The can's been in the mail a week and is supposed 
to be delivered on Monday, so before I go to work on Monday 
I'm going to post these videos.  If any of you guys see this
 before '63Impaller gets the guitar, don't tell him!  It's 
a surprise! Get your Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Brushless Drywall Screw Gun from Amazon at a good price here:

https://amzn.to/2sv6Fut

Or get the combo pack here:

https://amzn.to/36YtMwh

Also a great deal.   I’ve used the heck out of these things and they work great!

Here’s just the gun if you already have the batteries and chargers:

https://amzn.to/30rJYUl

I also like my Ryobi 15 Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser Light and Tool Bag You can get one here.

https://amzn.to/2R0XGup

I’ve used this Skill Saw also, worked well for me.

• SKIL 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Single Beam Laser Guide

https://amzn.to/2u4OjRk

But my all time favorite has been the Makita circular saw:

https://amzn.to/36ZdrHX

Love this one even better. 

https://amzn.to/2FRGr8z

Another tool I use a lot in construction is an air stapler with a longish staple, like this one.  Oh so handy for cedar shingles and all sorts of things.  

Surebonder 9600AK Pneumatic Heavy Duty Standard T-50 Type Stapler Kit, 1/4-Inch - 9/16-Inch, 7-Piece

https://amzn.to/2stJvo7

Or if you want real quality, BOSTITCH SX1838K 18-Gauge Narrow-Crown Stapler

https://amzn.to/2uMGWOL

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