Table Of Contents; Tools And Supplies - StewMac T-STYLE Assembly Instructions Manual

Table of contents

Tools and supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Create your peghead shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Prep for finishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Spray the finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Level and dress the frets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Assemble your guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wire the electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Final setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Tools and supplies

These are the tools and supplies we recommend for assem-
bling this kit. StewMac item numbers are included where
applicable.
Tools
Electric hand drill
Foam sanding block (#3701 or 3699)
Fretting hammer (#4895)
Phillips screwdrivers, size #1 & #2 (#3000)
Center punch or awl (#3000)
Drill bits:
1/16" (#1710)
5/64" (#1712)
3/32" (#1714)
1/8" aircraft extension bit (#4840)
10mm nut driver (#5890) or wrench (#3691)
Nut-slotting files:
0.013" width (#0823)
0.020" width (#0828)
0.035" width (#0832)
Saw for peghead: bandsaw, jigsaw or coping saw
16" radius sanding block (#0418)
Fret crowning file (#1602)
Razor knife (#4878)
Ruler (#4905)
Straightedge (#3849)
Cam clamp (#3721)
Soldering iron (#0502 or 0515)
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Supplies
Sandpaper: 150, 220, 320, 400 grits (#5562 or 5096)
Light Duty 3M Scotch-Brite Pad (#7445)
or 0000 steel wool
Naphtha solvent (#0775)
Gloves
Blue permanent marker
Masking tape (#1683)
Double-stick tape (#1689)
Finishing supplies
There are many finishes and application methods to choose
from. We use ColorTone Aerosol Guitar Lacquers because
they're easy to use and you can get a beautiful nitrocellulose
finish without investing in spray equipment.
ColorTone Waterbase Grain Filler, Neutral (#0220-N)
ColorTone Aerosol Guitar Lacquers:
1 can Vinyl Sealer (#3884)
1 can Aged Clear (#5887)
1 can TV Yellow (#5885)
2-3 cans of Clear Satin (#3882)
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