Banjo Rim Lathe Work. For safety and success get a live demonstration of how to use a lathe from an experienced wood worker.

The rim is mounted to a wooden plate that is attached to a hub that chucks into the lathe. The rim is mounted to the plate with screws. It needs to be mounted evenly so that it will come out as round as possible. There is some danger of cuttingContinue Reading

Banjo rim forming. Banjo rim form with clamping cauls.

Forming the banjo rim requires the use of the rim clamping form. The inside dimension of the form matches the outside dimension of the rim. The form I use is made in two pieces so that the rim can pop right out. Mac’s rim form uses a latch and aContinue Reading