Grizzly H8067 owner manual Final Sanding, To prepare the mandolin for finishing

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2.Use a fine flat file to angle the metal fret ends, as shown in Figure 18.

Figure 18. Filing fret ends.

Note: File enough of the fret ends so they are not sharp, as shown in Figure 19.

Figure 19. Example of correctly angled fret

ends.

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Final Sanding

 

Components and Hardware Needed:

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Mandolin Body

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To prepare the mandolin for finishing:

 

1.Inspect the entire mandolin under bright lights and take note of any glue residue, dents, scratches, and areas needing further sanding.

2.Carefully scrape away any glue residue with a sharp chisel held perpendicular to the sur- face as shown in Figure 20.

Figure 20. Example of removing glue residue.

3.Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and ANSI-approved safety glasses during the next step to protect against dust!

4.Use #220 grit sandpaper to smooth any flaws found when inspecting the mandolin.

5.Final sand the entire mandolin, except the fretboard, with #320 grit sandpaper.

H8067 Flat Iron Style Mandolin Kit

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Contents Model H8067 Flat Iron Style Mandolin KIT Page Table of Contents Safety Contact Info IntroductionForeword Supplies/Tools Parts InventoryInventory Recommended Tools & SuppliesIdentification Fretboard SandingBodyNeck Repeat StepsNeck to the Body AssemblyTo install the neck Components and Hardware Needed QtyPage Page To attach the fretboard to the neck Shaping Fretboard To clean up the binding and fret endsShaping Neck Final Sanding To prepare the mandolin for finishingFinishing To finish the mandolinNutTailpiece To install the nutTo install the tailpiece Fitting Bridge Tuning MachinesTo install the tuning machines To fit the bridge to the soundboardPlacing Bridge To place the bridgeTo check the string height at the first fret To install the mandolin stringsWinding Strings String Height To check the string height at the 12th fret TuningImportant issues to consider when tuning a mandolin Accessories Reference InfoModel H5750-59 McFaddens Lacquers and Fillers G8979-6 Pc. Mini File SetWarranty and Returns H8067 Flat Iron Style Mandolin Kit Page Page