Grizzly H8068 owner manual Finishing Neck, To finish the guitar neck

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Finishing Neck

Some of the finishing options include stains, lacquers, varnishes and oil finishes. Traditionally this style of guitar has a clear finish on the neck. Depending on the type, finishes can be applied with a spray gun, brush, rag, or a spray can. Finish materials and books on finishing instru- ments can be ordered through Grizzly Industrial or numerous luthier supply catalogs.

Components and Hardware Needed:

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Guitar Neck

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To finish the guitar neck:

 

1.Mask off the surface of the fretboard. Carefully press all the masking tape edges securely to the fretboard. The finish coat can seep under these edges, especially near corners, uneven edges, and places where the frets meet the fingerboard.

2.Make an "S" shaped hook out of 1/4" steel rod, or a coat hanger that has been folded in half.

3.Wipe the entire neck with a tack cloth or a soft clean rag to remove any dust.

4.Thread the hook through the upper peghole and hang the neck in the finishing room.

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Most finishes are hazard-

ous to your health. Wear a NIOSH/OSHA approved res- pirator with particulate and

gas/vapor filters, safety

glasses, rubber gloves, and

work in a well ventilated area

when finishing.

5.Apply the finish according to Finishing the Body, Steps 5–11,on Page 9.

6.Before wet sanding, remove the masking tape from the fretboard and carefully scrape any excess finish off the fretboard with a razor blade or chisel, as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6. Scraping the fretboard.

7.Use a clean rag to wipe wood finishing oil on the surface of the fretboard.

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Contents Model H8068 Telecaster Style KIT Page Table of Contents Safety Foreword IntroductionContact Info Parts Inventory InventorySupplies/Tools Recommended Tools & SuppliesModel H8068 headstock features H8068 Telecaster Style Kit IdentificationSanding Neck AssemblySanding Body Components and Hardware Needed QtyFinishing Neck To finish the guitar neckFinishing Body To finish the guitar bodyTo mount the neck to the guitar body Mounting NeckTo determine neck mounting hole depth To drill mounting holes in the neck Another way to determine neck mounting hole depth OptionalTo mount the neck to the body Positioning Pick Guard, Control Plate Bridge To position the pick guard, control plate and bridgeBody, go to Installing Ferrules, Into the control plate cavityTo install the ferrules Installing FerrulesGo to Mounting Tuners on To install the tuners Mounting TunersWiring Pickups To wire the pickupsTo install the output jack Installing Output JackInstalling Bridge Control Plate To position the ground wire under the bridgeStrap Buttons Installing NutTo install the nut To attach the strap buttons to the guitarTo install strings through the body Winding StringsTo install the string retainer To install the strings using only the bridgeString Retainers To adjust the bow of the guitar neck SetupNeck Adjustment GeneralString Height To adjust the string heightTools Needed Qty To measure the string height at the pickup Pickup Height TuningTo tune the guitar Setting Intonation To set the intonationAccessories Reference InfoH6976-The Fender Telecaster Model H6976To Bridge Electrical ComponentsPickup Volume Switch Control Jack Ground Tone ControlWiring Diagram Model H8068 wiring diagram H8068 Telecaster Style KitWarranty and Returns Page Page
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