Finished Bell Banjo Kit

[Patrick Haas]

Finally had the time over the holidays to finish one of Terry Bell's Boucher Banjo Kits.  I may not be as fine a wood worker or finisher as Terry, but I think it did turn out nicely.  And it plays like a dream. Anyone that sees or hears it is quite impressed. 

Now, back to more practicing.

[Ian Bell]

Great Looking grain in the neck!

[Tim Twiss]

Looks like it turned out really well. I am fond of the darker ones. It has to be rewarding to pick it up and play.

[Bell Banjos]

Hi Patrick. It looks great. I'm curious - did you use dye or stain? Finished with Shellac or something else?

[Strumelia]

What a beauty- great job!

[Patrick Haas]

Thanks everyone. Terry, I used dye, black to bring out the tiger stripe, and a brown/red blend for the main color.  I finished it with 5 layers of amber shellac and then two layers of clear shellac.  Polished it out with mineral oil and rotten stone.  It is a nice bragging rights that I put it together and looks and sounds great.

[Bell Banjos]

That's great, Patrick. That old time finish job really makes it, doesn't it?