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Permalink Reply by Matti Knockaert on December 21, 2015 at 11:28am

i dont think u should screw it or glue it .ive made a couple with a petbowl.  leave it float . when u stick it on withglue or screws it wil only sit there looking pretty as it wont be able to "resonate"  ...

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Permalink Reply by Daryl on December 21, 2015 at 12:24pm

Loose was my thought, but some of the pics/demo vids have screws, rivits and more. I'm actually building to a banjo scale and looking for banjoish sound.

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Permalink Reply by Lane Martin on December 22, 2015 at 5:28am

I've got one in the works and the plan is to let it float. But, like others have said, it just depends on whether or not you're happy with it.

Also, the style of bowl may dictate your options.

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Permalink Reply by Will King on December 22, 2015 at 5:42am

I get my Cat & Dog Bowls from 99 Cent Only Store.  They are not only cheaper, but thinner stainless steel.  I always use the bottom of a Pardon flip top box & the only brace is the 4 blocks for the screws to hold the bowl down.  I use a neck held on with a hanger bolt.  I have made all sizes from 15 inch concert uke, to 25 inch 3 & 4 stringers, most with rod peizo's and preamps.  I love the tinny sound.

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