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H3124 Banjo Kit -11-
the 5th string nut is installed in the banjo neck just
above the 5th fret. It is necessary to cut a very
shallow slot in this nut to guide the 5th string. The
slot should be deep enough so the 5th string does
not slide out, but a buzz will occur when the
instrument is played if it is cut deeper than the
height of the 5th fret.
To cut the 5th string slot in the nut:
1. Use a razor saw or a small jewelers file to
carefully cut a slot that is .01" (.25mm) deep
or less .
2. Slide the 5th string in the slot. The 5th string
should be flush with the top of the nut.
3. Carefully cut the slot deeper if the string is
not flush with the top of the nut.
Figure 11. 5th string nut.
The 5th string peg is the smallest of the tuners
and is made to be force fitted into the peg hole.
To install the 5th string peg:
1. Clean any excess finish out of the peg hole.
2. Remove the knob and plastic washer from
the 5th string peg.
3. Put a few drops of wood glue on the 5th
string peg and insert it into the peghole with
the tuning post towards the fretboard.
4. Place the T-wrench over the 5th string peg,
shown in Figure 12, and carefully drive the
5th string peg into the peghole with a ham-
mer. Note—Place a non-marring support
under the banjo neck before tapping.
5th String Peg
Figure 12. Inserting the 5th string peg.
5. Replace the plastic washer and knob on the
5th string peg.
5th String Nut
5th String Nut