motomatto - Posted - 09/30/2009:  08:18:59

Hi,

I have an older 70's Eagle Kit banjo (which I've been posting about a lot lately) and I want to replace my rusted tension hoop hooks and nuts.

Now I believe that I have is older waverly style 8-26 thread. I went to the local folk store around here noticed that the hooks sold are either A) shorter or B) have flat hook that doesn't fit my tension hoop. Mine are the older style non-flat (for lack of a better word) that are 2 1/2 inches long.

I was told that these are hard to find. Does anyone know where I can get some, and specifically what model they are. I see a bunch at JanetDavisMusic but I can't tell if they're long enough or if they're the right type.

Thanks!
Matt

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scooter46 - Posted - 09/30/2009:  09:27:28

Matt, stew Mac has hooks and sometimes it's better to call and talk to someone they can usually tell you more then whats listed, the folks at Elderly, J.D. and stew mac are very helpfull. Or you can take yours and have them sand balsted and recoated. Larry


Banjo Bracket Hooks
Our traditional nickel-plated steel bracket hooks are used with bracket hex nuts to adjust the tightness of a banjo head.

#0088 has a round cross-section and fits a notched tension hoop.

#0096 is flattened at the top to fit a grooved tension hoop.

See details below


Item# Description In stock Price Quantity
0088 Round hook Yes $0.69
100 or more $0.61
1000 or more $0.45




0096 Flat hook Yes $0.99
100 or more $0.87
1000 or more $0.64




Our bracket hooks are 2-1/2" (63.50mm) long. The 8-26 threaded portion is 1" (25.40mm) long. Round hooks are.158" (4.01mm) diameter; flat hooks are .138" (3.51mm) diameter.





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Edited by - scooter46 on 09/30/2009 09:30:06