Monty Love and Clint Rankin -- 2 of the Banjo Boys -- Measure twice, cut once. |
Bob and Monty cutting a board |
Clint setting up clamps |
We next applied the 1/4 inch thick fretboard veneer, gluing and clamping it carefully. We amazed ourselves at how much glue can ooze out of a joint as it gets clamped, and how many ways there are to get that glue all over one's self. After we glued the fretboard, we came in the house for a really fine lunch. Mary Ann outdid herself with a wonderful hearty soup, Santa Fe soup, made with ground turkey, Rotel tomatoes and corn and chili seasoning. We had that along with tortilla chips and salsa. She followed this up with fresh (still warm) pumpkin bread for dessert. Thanks, Mary Ann. You helped make this a very special day. The food was perfect and the four of us also enjoyed Clint's wonderful stories about his genealogical research.
The walnut veneer on the headstock |
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