Model t10458 (Mfg. Since 10/11)
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assembling body
to attach the sound board:
note: Cutting the braces close allows them to
be glued to the kerfing, increasing the strength
of the ukulele. However, DO NOT force the
braces inside the kerfing, as this will distort
the shape of the ukulele.
2. apply sufficient glue to the edges of the
sound board and top of the kerfing.
note: The sound board of the ukulele needs
to be flat and the body symmetrical in order
for the back to attach properly and provide
the best sound quality.
3. Secure the sound board to the body with rub-
ber bands. use wedges to ensure a tight fit all
around the instrument, as shown in
figure 19. allow the glue to dry for the manu-
facturer's recommended time.
figure 19. Sound board glued to the body with
rubber bands and wedges.
to attach the back:
1. Mark and cut the braces to fit inside the
kerfing but still touch it.
2. Secure the back to the body with rubber
bands, ensuring a tight fit all around the
instrument, as shown in
figure 20. use
wedges if necessary to ensure a tight fit.
allow the glue to dry for the manufacturer's
recommended time.
assembling the body consists of removing the
excess material above the kerfing, and attaching
the sound board and back to the sides/kerfing
assembly. it is important to attach the sound
board before the back in order to provide added
structure when attaching the curved back.
to prepare the sides for assembly:
1. using coarse grit sandpaper, remove the
extra side material that extends beyond the
kerfing.
note: To make sanding easier and more
accurate, you may want to mark waste lines
on the outside surface of the sides.
2. once the sides are sanded flush with the ker-
fing, mark and cut the braces to fit inside the
kerfing but still touch it.
3. trial fit the sound board and back, correct
any fit issues by sanding as necessary.
figure 20. Back glue to the ukulele body with
rubber bands.
