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wildbanjobill - Posted - 08/24/2016: 17:57:38
I took My Hide Head off my Banjo & I think I may put it back on. Before I do, I would like to clean it. Does anyone know how to safely clean one.
Thanks, Bill Byler
rudy - Posted - 08/24/2016: 17:59:17
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser would do a fine job with no risk of damage.
rmcdow - Posted - 08/24/2016: 20:18:18
This may sound a bit strange, but I got the idea from what Joseph Rogers did with their heads. I place the head on a round piece of wood that fits it very well all the way to the rounded edge (I route the edge of the wood), then use a Makita oscillating rotary sander with 400 grit sandpaper and carefully sand about .001" to .002" off the head. The result is a very smooth and even head, clean as new in most cases, and as long it was not a thin head to start with, it doesn't appear to have hurt anything as far as the performance.
jbalch - Posted - 08/25/2016: 04:33:04
Once the head is clean ... protect it with clear conservators' wax. The wax helps prevent soiling and staining.
Edited by - jbalch on 08/25/2016 04:34:46
rudy - Posted - 09/02/2016: 13:40:36
quote:
Originally posted by bhnikoClue where to buy the wax?
leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.asp...&ap=1
Renaissance wax, often considered for the same uses, is widely available.
amazon.com/Renaissance-XTL-800...003AJWN62
Edited by - rudy on 09/02/2016 13:42:54
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