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6.
Let dry overnight . Attempt a complete level sanding
with 800-grit paper . If this is not possible without sanding
through, repeat #4 . Once a successful level sanding is ac-
complished, brush on two final coats .
7.
The finish will cure best in a warm, dry area . Final chemical
cure takes 200 hours .
8.
Wet-sand the cured finish with 800-grit or finer . Buff with
coarse buffing compound, then with medium . Use fine buff-
ing compound for the highest gloss (optional) .
Replace the neck in the same position as before, using your
pencil lines as a guide . Dry-clamp the neck and double-
check its alignment with the tailpiece and bridge before
tightening it .
The bridge is held in place by the string tension, and no glue
is used . The correct location for the bridge is 13-61/64" from
the nut edge (closest to the bridge) to bridge edge (closest
to the nut) .
The portion of the fretboard which overlaps the top is called
the extension, and on some mandolins this extension is
glued to the top . You might choose to do this, but it is not
necessary with the Campfire .
Now you’re ready to string up your mandolin and play!
Congratulations!
Reassembly and final setup
Notes about this finish: Clean the brush immediately after
each application, with soap and water . For transparent col-
ors, add ColorTone Concentrated Liquid Stains to varnish .
For hot/dry conditions, reduce the varnish with ColorTone
Waterbase Retarder . Add 5-15% retarder as needed to slow
drying .
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