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Most finishes are hazard-
ous to your health. Wear a
NIOSH/OSHA approved res-
pirator with particulate and
gas/vapor
glasses, rubber gloves, and
work in a well ventilated area
when finishing.
4.
Apply several thin coats of the finish follow-
ing the manufacturer's instructions. Multiple
thin coats usually produce a better quality
finish than one heavy coat.
5.
When finishing is complete, remove the
masking tape from the fretboard.
6.
Carefully scrape any excess finish off the
fretboard with a razor blade.
Painting/Finishing Tips
Dust particles suspended in the air will settle on
wet finishes, causing dust specks, bumps, or fish-
eyes. To avoid this problem:
•
Leave the finishing room undisturbed for 24
hours prior to applying the finish.
•
Avoid making unnecessary movements when
in the finish room.
•
Apply the finish to the desired mandolin parts
and immediately leave the finish room.
•
DO NOT return to the room until the speci-
fied drying time has elapsed.
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filters,
safety
Nut
The nut holds the peghead end of the strings the
correct distance above the frets. It is not neces-
sary to cut the string notches in the nut.
Components and Hardware Needed:
Mandolin Neck and Body (Assembled) ............. 1
Nut ................................................................... 1
To install the nut:
1.
Use a chisel to carefully scrape all of the fin-
ish out of the nut slot (See Figure 33). DO
NOT remove any wood from the nut slot.
Nut Slot
Figure 33. Example of cleaning out the nut slot.
2.
Spread a thin layer of glue in the nut slot and
on the end of the fretboard.
3.
Place the nut in the nut slot and hold it in
place with rubber strips or clamps until the
glue dries.
Note: Use wood blocks and pads between
the clamps and the neck to protect the instru-
ment.
4.
Wipe away excess glue before it becomes
firm, then allow the glue to dry for 24 hours.
H8066 Mandolin Kit Without Holes
Qty
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