U.S. Guitar Kits Acoustic Guitar Kit, Руководство по сборке

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Main Objective:
Complete all fretting steps including installation and dressing, install
machines, shape the neck and install the machines.
Note: Before moving ahead, ensure that the fingerboard is completely
flat by placing an accurate straight edge along the fingerboard.
Step Twelve-Fretting the Fingerboard
The fretting process is where each fret is carefully hammered into place.
1) Using a wood file, file the neck flush to the fingerboard being
careful
NOT
to remove any wood from the fingerboard.
2) Use a small triangular file in the fret slots to break the edge and
create relief.
JUST BREAK THE EDGE!!
Important Note:
Clean the fret slots by running a thin knife or
saw, being careful not to expand the width of the fret slot.
Important Note: Sight the edge of the fingerboard and a fret tang.
Check to make sure that the fret slots are cut deep enough to accept
the tang. If a slot is not deep enough, use the Japanese saw to
deepen the slots.
3) Position the neck securely on a
bench, supporting the area where
you will hammer the fret. Gently
but firmly hammer the fret by
taping the ends to get it started
and alternate hits on each end
and moving toward the middle
until the fret is tight to the
fingerboard. You will hear and
feel a noticeable difference when
the fret is completely seated.
4) Trim any fret overhand/excess
with the end nippers flush to the fingerboard.