oldtimefolkie - Posted - 02/25/2012:  18:09:38

Anyone have a good source for a reasonably priced 11 inch wooden turned rim?  I looking to build an openback and don't want to worry about turning an oversized one down to exactly 11 inches.  Stew Mac used to sell these!

Thanks

derft - Posted - 02/25/2012:  18:13:37

Dan Pennington. Check classifieds.

eMike - Posted - 02/25/2012:  19:39:11

Randall Wyatt is on the HO and he makes great-sounding beech rims.  Send him a message and see if he can fix you up.

derwood400 - Posted - 02/26/2012:  03:54:26

Also, check out Bill Rickard.  He's a member here, and has all kinds of different rims.

rudy - Posted - 02/26/2012:  04:13:38

If you're building your own neck then perhaps you have a band saw.  If so, you should consider just doing your own simple block construction rim.  If you're careful you can get away with doing a rim as shown below and truing it with a simple drum sander.

oldtimefolkie - Posted - 02/26/2012:  18:22:44

Thanks for the help.

Castania - Posted - 02/26/2012:  22:07:25

Randy,

What's in the blue jar?

Ken

rudy - Posted - 02/27/2012:  03:58:34

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Originally posted by Castania



Randy,

What's in the blue jar?

Ken 

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 This from my website:

The salt shaker is used to sprinkle a few grains on the glue surface to prevent the segment from shifting out of place when clamping pressure is applied. 

Randall - Posted - 02/27/2012:  04:18:52

Give me a call sometime and let's visit! My number is in my ad in the classifieds! I would love to visit with you ti see if I could help you with a rim.

uncle.fogey - Posted - 02/27/2012:  04:33:24

how much turning would you want? - tone-ring, O.D., I.D., etc.

What thickness and wood species?

I currently have at least 12 rough rim blanks.

Also, what's your idea of a reasonable price?

dickinnorwich - Posted - 02/27/2012:  10:00:52

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Originally posted by Castania

Randy,

What's in the blue jar?

Ken

 

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Ken:

I think it is salt. It's a gluing trick Randy taught us a few months ago and darned if it doesn't work!! I now keep a salt shaker on my bench at all times.   

uncle.fogey - Posted - 02/27/2012:  10:10:45

I now use salt all the time.

I like Kosher salt because the grains are very sharp.  It works very well.

falconeman - Posted - 02/27/2012:  13:40:31

Not to hijack the thread, but wouldn't the salt eventually degrade the glue bond?

rudy - Posted - 02/27/2012:  13:54:49

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Originally posted by falconeman



Not to hijack the thread, but wouldn't the salt eventually degrade the glue bond?

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 We're talking a few grains here and I've been using salt with Titebond for 20 years with no ill effects.  It's an OLD carpenter's trick and has been used with hide glue furniture construction for a very long time indeed.  If it doesn't effect hide glue adversely I'm doubting that it would have any long term effect on an aliphatic glue joint.

falconeman - Posted - 02/27/2012:  21:33:11

Cool, I'll try it next time!

Castania - Posted - 02/28/2012:  02:50:57

Following on-and-off as I do . . . sorry I missed the first salt-glue lesson!  But I'll have to give it a try.  Whoo-da-thunk-it?

Thanks, Randy.

rudy - Posted - 02/28/2012:  04:52:56

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Originally posted by Castania



Following on-and-off as I do . . . sorry I missed the first salt-glue lesson!  But I'll have to give it a try.  Whoo-da-thunk-it?

Thanks, Randy. 

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 You're entirely welcome.

I try to make sure the anything that I offer up is available in my homepage photos section with a bit of descriptive text to accompany each photo if additional information is appropriate.  Do stop by and puruse the photos on the main page and the "post" folders for other banjo-related building tips!

ken61 - Posted - 02/29/2012:  16:33:44

Warren

I have a rim you can have for the postage to get it.
Could not find an email for you !

Find my contact info and I will send you my phone nr.

ken