In High school shop class, but didn't put any frets on it. The box is round like a banjo (easier to make) and the neck is quite long and has "f" Holes, although flat on top.
I didn't know how to scale it then, and don't know now, I was hoping someone here could tell me how to measure it, especially after that recent post telling how to scale a banjo. Wished I'd asked Sooner.
The bridge is in there with it(Store bought,not made), but not attached to anything as The teacher told me to wait untill I knew how to map the scale as it would ruin the finish if I had to move it later on. Thusly I could put the bridge anyplace on the box it has to be.
There is a nut on it made of wood that I havn't notched as I was unsure to make a four or six stringed instrument when I began. Sad fact is, I only did it because a girl I was chasing at the time liked guitars, but now I want to get it to play just for a lark.
I have a set of tuning machines (not the highest priced-I bought six of them through the school when I made it) and the headpiece is undrilled because I wasn't sure to make a 4 or six-string.
The thing is laqqured(sp?) because Mr McKinly told me that was how they finished them so I would sooner not strip it.
I sure do appreciate any help people have to give.

FWIW, I got a B on it as a project, and Mr. McKinly put it in the display case in the corridor my senior year.

Chaz