Stewart MacDonald 5348, Руководство по сборке

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Carefully drill holes about 1/8" deep with a 1/16" drill bit on
the edge of the fretboard . Align the holes with the position
dots that are already inlaid in the top of the fretboard . Using
your side dot material and #10 thin super glue, glue a piece
of material into each hole and trim it off with diagonal cut-
ters . When all the side dots are glued in, sand the side of the
fretboard flush .
Fret and neck installation
Install the side dots in the fretboard
For hammering the frets, you’ll need a work surface that’s
flat and hard . A fret hammer is recommended, because it’s
gentler on the frets than a carpenter’s hammer . If you use
the latter, be carefull and be sure it has a clean, smooth
striking surface .
Work on one fret at a time . Seat the ends of the fret in the
slots by tapping them down at each edge of the fretboard .
This leaves the center curved up above the fret slot . Next, tap
the fret from end to end, seating it into the slot .
As each fret is seated, nip the overhanging ends close to
the sides of the fretboard (approximately 1/64") . Leaving a
little overhand helps you avoid marring the wood . You can
use wire cutters, but fret cutters are ideal for this job, and
provide a clean, flush cut .
After all the frets are installed, place a flat hardwood block
on top of the frets and hammer on the block to further seat
the frets .
The fretboard will now have a slight backbow from the pres-
sure of the metal fret tangs in the slots . Remove this bow by
Seating frets
gently massaging the fretboard, curving it in the opposite
direction . Place a shim beneath one end of the fretboard and
press the board down against the table top . This seats the
frets more securely as the fretboard flattens out . Press gently:
too much force can crack the fretboard at one of the slots .
Stewart-MacDonald’s free information online
How to Hammer Frets
by Gene Imbody
A fret hammer is the most basic tool for installing frets, but there’s a definite technique
to using it . It’s not like hammering a nail! Gene Imbody is a skilled guitar repairman, and
his advice on hammering will get you off to a good start:
Search "how to hammer frets" at stewmac.com
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