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When satisfi ed with the fi t of these parts, and making sure
they are all facing up, use a nail to smear some glue into
the slots of the NECK. (fi g. 11) Make sure to get some glue
on both sides of the slots. Then push the SIDES into the
slots, making sure to push them all the way in.
Check to see that the SIDES are level with the heel of the
NECK. We do this by pushing the heel and tail down
against a fl at surface to make sure the parts are all parallel
with the neck, not tilted upward or downward. (fi g. 12)
Use a nail to smear
glue in the slots in
the NECK
Press assembly
down fi rmly
against a
fl at surface.
Set assembly aside to dry, supporting the peghead with
something so the instrument will remain properly
aligned. Allow at least an hour for the glue to set up nicely
FIG. 11
FIG. 12
INSTALLING LINING STRIPS
When the frame is dry, glue the 4 LINING STRIPS to the
insides of the SIDES, as shown. Try to get the STRIPS to be
fl ush with the edges of the SIDES. This gives you a wider
glue surface for adhering the SOUNDBOARD and BACK
panels later. Use clothespins (or other small clamps) to
clamp the strips until the glue dries. (fi g. 13)
The LINING STRIPS are for increasing the thickness of the
SIDES where the SOUNDBOARD and BACK will be glued.
This makes the instrument stronger.
Once these LINING STRIPS are dry, use a
long sanding block to level off the edges of the
SIDES in preparation for gluing the front and
back panels in place. We like to glue a piece
of 60- or 80-grit sandpaper to a fl at block of
wood, such as a 2 X 4 for this purpose. (fi g. 14)
Draw a center line on the HEEL of the neck, as shown at
left. This will be an important guide line when you install
the SOUNDBOARD. (fi g. 15)
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FIG. 13
FIG. 14
FIG. 15
