Dynaflow head size question

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From bonnybroome on 2/18/2014 1:05:33 PM

Howdy, I am working on a Dynaflow torque converter banjo and am curious what other makers have used for their heads. Mine measures exactly 11 1/2 inches across the top, but the side flares wider gradually from that point down. So I am assuming that an 11 5/8 head would be the size. The followup question is what size crown works best.

Thanks very much

6 Comments
	darwinyarwin says: 2/18/2014 4:52:21 PM The "banjo boys"used 11 5/8 special order heads. <banjo-boys.blogspot.com/search...ate=false>
	bonnybroome says: 2/18/2014 5:24:57 PM Thanks very much. Do you remember what the crown height was? Low 3/8" ? High? 5/8? Thanks again
	darwinyarwin says: 2/18/2014 7:19:57 PM I just know what they posted on their blog. ;)
	bonnybroome says: 2/18/2014 7:39:55 PM Thanks, I get it now, thought you might be one of the boys. :)
	Shmockiebaby says: 2/26/2014 7:08:36 PM I bought an 11 ⅝ from Bob Smakula in Elkins WV. He stocks odd sizes. There was only one crown height available in that size. I have yet to make a tension hoops, but it looks like it should work just fine.
	ezdusit says: 3/6/2014 6:03:05 PM I am the banjo boy who used the special order head. It was 11-5/8 medium crown. Best of luck with your Dynaflow banjo.
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