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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: when to put the water-proof on


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leemysliwiec - Posted - 04/28/2012:  14:06:11


I looked in the archives and see that Thompson's Water Seal is one of the recommended methods of treating a banjo head.  When should I apply it?  After installation?  After the head is stretched? Before installation while it is still wet?  When?  LEE


jbalch - Posted - 04/28/2012:  14:17:31


I spray with a leather waterproofer (Rain N Stain from Rack Room Shoes)...after the head is mounted and dry.



1. mount the hide and allow to completely dry (overnight)



2. remove the mounted head from the banjo for final trimming and spray (top, bottom and crown)



3 allow the spray to completely dry before re-installing the head on your banjo



 I'm linking this thread to the hide heads group. banjohangout.org/group/hideheads


Edited by - jbalch on 04/28/2012 14:26:58






natural goat skin from Jeff Menzies

   

leemysliwiec - Posted - 04/28/2012:  14:22:52


Thanks, John.  That's very helpful.   LEE


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