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Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on April 7, 2018 at 12:11pm

Sorry for the delay getting back, Frank!  Toothpicks are great and easy to use.  I use round (Diamond brand, I think?)  Just stay away from using the tapered ends.  I glue them down directly on the marked location with wood glue (like Titebond, that I use for building anyway)..  I think some folks use superglue, but wood glue is fine.  Once dry, it's a simple matter to cut off the overhanging ends, and dress the ends with a sanding block.  I've heard of folks giving them a goat of glue (wood or super) to make them a bit stronger and wear resistant.  Don't know how much that would help?   Easy enough to do, regardless!

Comment by Frank Pish on February 23, 2018 at 3:44am

Hey Gary, Very nice work! Can you tell me about toothpick frets? I'm planning my 3rd build, a canjo, and wanted to try fretting for the first time. I'm going diatonic and already bought traditional supplies but I'm intrigued by the idea of toothpicks. Seems much more authentic. Are they difficult to install?

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on February 19, 2018 at 6:10am

Thanks Korrigan!

Comment by Korrigan on February 18, 2018 at 4:36am

That's one fancy canjo, well done Rev!

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on February 16, 2018 at 5:43pm

Dave - I got the striping idea from YOU!  LOL!  (You're welcome!)

Comment by Dave Lynas on February 16, 2018 at 2:34pm

I just finished a strummer but didn’t stripe it. Now i’m Going to. It looks great!

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on February 16, 2018 at 11:39am

Thanks Brothers!   It seems it can never be as simple as a soup can and tooth picks!  I felt like the slot head was necessary to help jazz it up a bit, plus I seemed to have an odd one lying around.  I especially like striped fret boards on the diatonic fret layouts.  Appreciate the kind words!

Comment by AGP # on February 16, 2018 at 10:28am

I'm with Dave, love the Headstock  :-)

Comment by Dave Lynas on February 16, 2018 at 10:22am

Rev! Love the slothead!

Comment by Jerry Jordan on February 16, 2018 at 5:54am

ooh,..,ahh.,.,sweet.,.,a very pretty canjo.,.,great job Rev !!

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