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4)
Put several drops of cyanoacrylate glue into the hole and press the
inlay into it firmly. Hold for about 60 seconds. DO NOT get glue in
the fret slots!!!!
Note:
Blow out the fret slots and place tape over the surrounding
fret slots to eliminate any glue flowing into them.
5)
Locate the remaining abalone dot inlays. Using a pin or toothpick,
apply a small drop of cyanoacrylate into a hole on the fingerboard,
press an inlay into it and then proceed to the next hole. Do not put
glue in all the holes and then install the inlay… do one at a time.
6)
Along one edge of the fingerboard there are more holes. Re-drill
following the holes using the .056”/1.4mm to ensure a good fit.
Locate the small white plastic rods included in the kit. Dry fit first!!
7)
Using a pin or toothpick, apply a small amount of Duco/CA glue into
a hole, insert the rod until it bottoms out, then cut it off close to the
fingerboard with a utility knife. Continue until all the holes are filled.
8)
Allow this assembly to dry then lightly sand the abalone inlays until
flush with the fingerboard. Use a 20” radius sanding block,
progressing through the different grits of sandpaper. 80,120,220 grit.
Note:
It is crucial to sand the radius evenly from both sides of the
fingerboard as well as sanding a straight surface from one end to the
other.
9)
Finish sand the fretboard using the high grit sanding pads (400, 600,
1000, 1500). Take your time with each grit to really bring a nice luster
out of the wood.
Note:
Some makers progress from the 1500 grit pads to the micro-mesh
pads all the way to 12,000 grit. The fingerboard will be like a mirror.
Note:
Remember, there is NO finish applied to the fingerboard.
