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COPYRIGHT © MARCH, 2004 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. JOB #6099 PRINTED IN JAPAN MANDOLIN KIT MODEL H5966 INSTRUCTION M...

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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of the...

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Table of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................................................................................................... 2 SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION .......................................................................

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-2- H5966 Mandolin Kit SECTION 1: SAFETY These instructions assume that you are intimately familiar with the safe operation and use of wood- working machinery and woodworking tools, and understand the techniques used to reproduce this project. If yo...

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H5966 Mandolin Kit -3- We are proud to offer the Model H5966 Mandolin Kit. This kit is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking products. When assembled according to the guidelines set forth in this man- ual, you can expect years o...

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The majority of the wooden components in this kit are fully machined from the factory and are ready for assembly. A small amount of sanding and fin - ishing will need to be performed to complete the mandolin. Recommended Tools & Supplies: • ...

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H5966 Mandolin Kit -5- The mandolin body has been rough sanded at the factory. To get a good finish the body must be sanded with a series of sandpaper grits. To sand the mandolin body: 1. Wear an ANSI-approved respirator and safety gla...

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-6- H5966 Mandolin Kit A precise fit is important for the neck-to-body joint. This joint can affect the placement of the strings and bridge, and affect the sound quality of the mandolin. Dry fit and check all the par...

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H5966 Mandolin Kit -7- 7. Align the neck using the sanding technique described in step 2 and applying extra pres - sure towards the side of the neck that needs to be shifted. Note—Check the alignment frequently. A little bit of ...

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-8- H5966 Mandolin Kit To attach the fretboard to the neck: 1. Check the neck for flat ness by setting the neck on a flat surface, fretboard side down. – If there are gaps between the surface and the neck, place sandpaper, grit sid...

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H5966 Mandolin Kit -9- The neck needs to be shaped to match the width of the fretboard and then sanded smooth. To shape and sand the neck: 1. Put on an ANSI-approved respirator and safety glasses to protect against dust. 2. Use a half r...

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-10- H5966 Mandolin Kit Finishing supplies are not included with this mandolin kit. Some of the options include stains, lacquers, varnishes and oil finishes. All of these come in spray cans, brush on finishes, or spray finishes. Finish ma...

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H5966 Mandolin Kit -11- Figure 14. Cleaning out the nut slot. The nut holds the peghead end of the strings the correct distance above the frets. It is not nec - essary to cut the string notches in the nut that comes with this kit. ...

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-12- H5966 Mandolin Kit To install the tuning machines: 1. Place the eight metal bushings in the peg - holes in the front of the headstock as shown in Figure 16 . Figure 16. Peghead bushings. Figure 17. Tuning machines installed in the peghe...

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H5966 Mandolin Kit -13- Install the mandolin strings loosely. The bridge must be installed and adjusted before the strings can be tightened and tuned. To install the mandolin strings: 1. Place the end of the string with the loop ove...

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-14- H5966 Mandolin Kit Tuning Tuning is the most important aspect of perfor- mance for a mandolin. If the mandolin is not in tune with itself, or the other instruments in an ensemble, the resulting music will not soun...

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H5966 Mandolin Kit -15- Pickguard Figure 24. Attaching the metal bracket. To install the pickguard: 1. Attach the metal bracket to the pickguard with the machine screw as shown in Figure 24 . 2. Place the pickguard against the neck exten- sion so...

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-16- H5966 Mandolin Kit -16- H5966 Mandolin Kit If you need parts or help in assembling your mandolin, or if you need operational information, call our service department at (570) 546-9663. Trained service technicians will be gl...

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H5966 Mandolin Kit -17- Notes ...

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-18- H5966 Mandolin Kit Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse; abuse; negli -...

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H5966 Mandolin Kit -19- CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE 9. How many of your woodworking machines are Grizzly? ___________ 10. Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply. ___1" x 42" Belt Sander ___6" - 8" Grinder ___5&qu...

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