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attaching
fingerboard
With sanding completed, the fingerboard is ready
to be attached to the neck and sound board.
to attach the fingerboard:
1.
apply a thin layer of glue to the back of the
fingerboard and position it on the neck.
2.
Secure the fingerboard in place with rubber
bands, as shown in figure 26. use wedges if
necessary to ensure a tight fit. let the glue
dry for at least 24 hours.
note: Make sure the fingerboard is centered
across the width of the neck and that the 12th
fret is positioned over the neck-to-body joint.
figure 26. attaching fingerboard to the neck.
3.
Sand or file the edge of the neck flush with
the edge of the fingerboard. Do this slowly to
avoid sanding the fingerboard.
Model t10458 (Mfg. Since 10/11)
determining
bridge location
the bridge is glued directly to the sound board at
the location of the bridge plate. leaving an area of
the sound board slightly smaller than the footprint
of the bridge unfinished increases the strength of
the glue joint that attaches the bridge to the sound
board. the reduced size of this area allows the
finish of the ukulele to be consistent around the
bridge.
to determine the correct bridge/nut location:
1.
insert the saddle into the bridge and position
the front edge of the saddle 6.98" away from
the center of the 12th fret (figure 27).
12th Fret
6.98"
figure 27. Bridge positioning.
2.
using a pencil, lightly mark out the footprint of
the bridge.
3.
Cut a piece of tape slightly smaller than the
footprint and attach it to the sound board
inside the footprint of the bridge.
Saddle
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