Today I started working on the banjo. I cut out the front, back and hoop. Also, I cut the metal ring used to support the calfskin head. I'm keeping the construction pretty simple, toolwise I've only used a drill (for starter holes), a jigsaw, some heavy grit sandpaper and tin snips for the metal ring. Currently the front and hoop are glued and clamped together and drying on my counter. Looks like tomorrow is neck day!