H8069 Heirloom Curly Maple Guitar Kit
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like the guitar body, the guitar neck was rough
sanded at the factory. Final sanding should be
done as described in the previous sub-section
Sanding body. Consider applying inlays or addi-
tional design work on the fretboard and head-
stock before final sanding.
Note: If you are considering inlays or other
design work, take time to test your designs in
scrap wood before performing the work on the
instrument.
do not sand the fretboard. sanding the fretboard
will affect the playability of the guitar and could
lead to irrepairable damage.
Sanding Neck
the guitar body was sanded at the factory, but
it is up to you to do the final sanding before the
finish is applied. to get a good finish, the body
should be sanded with a series of sandpaper
grits up to #320 grit.
Components and Hardware Needed:
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guitar body ....................................................... 1
To sand the guitar body:
1. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and
ANSI-approved safety glasses when
sanding wood!
2. use a flexible sanding block with #150 grit
aluminum-oxide sanding paper to sand the
guitar body until there is a consistent scratch
pattern on the entire surface.
Note: DO NOT round over the neck pocket
or the body cavities.
When hand sanding, always sand in the
same direction as the wood grain.
3. resand the entire guitar body with #220 grit
sanding paper and lightly round over the
outside edges of the body.
4. Wipe the guitar body with a damp cloth to
“raise" the wood grain.
5. Wait until the wood is dry and resand the
entire body with #220 grit sandpaper to sand
the “raised" grain smooth.
Sanding body
6. repeat Step 4 & 5.
Note: If you want to stain your guitar, the
stain should be applied now before con-
tinuing with the next step. Stains cannot be
applied to the guitar body after the sanding
sealer is applied.
7. apply a primer if you plan to paint the guitar
a solid color. apply a coat of sanding sealer
now if you desire to see the wood grain
or if you stained the guitar. use the sealer
or primer according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Note: Make sure the primer or sealer you use
is compatible with your finish.
8. When the sanding sealer or primer is dry, use
#320 grit sandpaper for final sanding. do
not sand through to bare wood.
