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Tools and supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Brace the top and back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Make the body mold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assemble the body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Prepare the neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Level the frets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sand the body and neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
These are the tools and supplies we recommend for assem-
bling this kit . StewMac item numbers are included where
applicable .
Tools
Clamps (few are needed, but more are handy)
2 or more clamps with 4" or longer reach (#3867)
1 or more small C-clamps or spring clamps
12 or more clothespins or kerfing clamps
Rubber bands to wrap around clothespins
Scratch awl, pushpin or center punch (#1672)
Flat mill file or pillar file (#4175)
Razor knife (#4878)
Small chisel or fine-cut saw (#1619 or #3617)
Side cutter or fret cutter (#0619)
Hammer for fret installation (#4895)
Electric hand drill
1/4" and 1/16" drill bits (#4850, #1710)
Small brush for applying glue (#4167)
Scissors
Straightedge to reach from string nut to bridge (#3850)
Measuring tape
Rubber binding band (provided)
Tools and supplies
Table of contents
Locate the bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Apply the stain (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Attach the neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Apply the finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Glue the bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Install the tuners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fit the nut and saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Supplies
Titebond III wood glue (#0621)
StewMac #10 Thin Super Glue with whip tip (#0010)
Masking tape or low-tack protective tape (#1683)
Double-stick tape (#1689)
Scraps of wood for various clamping cauls and supports
Waxed paper
For body mold:
3/4" plywood, 19"x12"
Four 2-1/2" steel corner braces with mounting screws
Eight large screw eyes or screw hooks
Sandpaper (#5562 or #5096)
80-grit, 120-grit, 220-grit, 320-grit, 400-grit
Sanding blocks (scrap wood or #3701, #3699)
ColorTone Wipe-On Poly finish (#3622)
ColorTone Liquid Stain (optional)
Steel wool, 0000-gauge (optional, for dulling the finish)
Fretboard oil or lemon oil (#3863 or #3864)
Paste wax, such as car wax
Cotton balls
Scraps of t-shirt material
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