Original wrench for a Faribanks Whyte Laydie banjo?

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MaineGeezer
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Original wrench for a Faribanks Whyte Laydie banjo?

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Does anybody have a picture of the original bracket nut wrench that came with a 1910-vintage Fairbanks Whyte Laydie banjo?
A friend had hers confiscated by Heathrow airport security, which was a major bummer. I'd like to see if I can make a duplicate. Even a pencil sketch, if you know what they looked like, woulld help.
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Re: Original wrench for a Faribanks Whyte Laydie banjo?

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I have used drum head wrenches on many banjos
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Re: Original wrench for a Faribanks Whyte Laydie banjo?

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Finding a wrench that will work is not a problem. I want to duplicate the appearance of an original.
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