Grizzly T10458 instruction manual Sanding, Ukulele Body

Sanding

Ukulele Body

The components that make the ukulele body have been rough-sanded at the factory; however, no finish has been applied. To complete construction and prepare the ukulele for finish, it must be sanded.

To sand the ukulele body:

1.Wear an approved respirator and safety glasses when sanding wood!

2.Using either an electric palm sander or a sanding block, sand the ukulele body (EXCEPT the neck notch, the edges, and the sound hole) with #180 grit aluminum-oxide sanding paper until there is a consistent scratch pattern on the entire surface.

Note: If hand-sanding, always sand in the same direction as the wood grain. Pay par- ticular attention to the joints where excess glue has squeezed out. This must be com- pletely removed for a uniform finish.

3.Repeat Step 2 with #240 grit sandpaper.

4.Repeat Step 2 with #320 grit sandpaper.

5.Wipe the ukulele body with a damp cloth. Wiping the workpiece with a damp cloth before the final sanding helps to “raise” the wood grain; thus, allowing the “raised” grain to be sanded smooth.

6.Once the ukulele body is dry, repeat Step 4.

7.Wipe the ukulele body with a tack cloth to remove all remaining sanding dust.

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Neck

Like the body, most of the neck has been machined at the factory; however, the neck-to- fingerboard joint needs to be completed. Be sure to use caution while sanding this area as not to sand into the fingerboard or change its shape.

To sand the ukulele neck:

1.Wear an approved respirator and safety glasses when sanding wood!

2.Using the sanding technique described in Steps 2–7of the previous sub-section, sand the entire ukulele neck, EXCEPT for the fin- gerboard mounting surface.

Note: Sanding the fingerboard mounting sur- face will affect the playability of the ukulele and could lead to irreparable damage.

Fingerboard

The fingerboard requires no sanding.

Note: Sanding the fingerboard will affect the play- ability of the ukulele and could lead to irreparable damage.

Bridge

The bridge has been finished at the factory and requires no sanding.

Model T10458 (Mfg. Since 10/11)