I have a few 1890s Washburns that are missing some of the original "Imperial" nuts. These things are completely unobtainable,so a friend of mine who is a good backyard engineer and I decided to have a go at making some. I described this process in detail on Banjohangout,but thought i would mention it here to encourage anyone who is missing that vital and elusive part-anything that was made by humans CAN be remade! Also,to see what people think.

The next step is to try and recreate the 4 piece bracket shoes,a much harder task.

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Let me know if you have anything for the later Washburn, and we'll talk. I'm sure we can work something out. Your work looks wonderful!

I went through my stash,and didnt find anything to match yours,its a really odd nut.

I will keep looking though, i do have a friend who has a batch of odd stuff.

I think the nut, somewhat damaged, is still usable. I have a ton of old banjo parts and can't find one hook that fits it. The owner could probably be persuaded to relinquish one of the other remaining good hooks so I can get a better measurement on it. He only lives a couple of hours away. The banjo is otherwise in superb condition and is the love of his life. 

i would make a new hook,then tap out the original nut to match the new thread.

easiest way around it i reckon.

I have been working to restore an old Washburn 1025 (no markings) that belonged to my great grandfather.  Among other things it is missing 5 of the original "imperial" bracket nuts.  I found this thread doing research on line.  Do you still have any of the ones that you made?  

I am also looking for one of the beaded ivoroid tuning pegs.  Any ideas?

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