Grizzly SOPRANO UKULELE KIT T10458 - Manual (Page 9)

Model t10458 (Mfg. Since 10/11)
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to install the purfling:
1. Clamp the purfling strips together and cut one
end of the group at a 45° angle. Do this as
close to one end of the strip as possible (see
figure 7).
2. trial fit the purfling in the dado by tapping it in
gently with a non-marring mallet, as shown in
figure 8.
3. Match the ends and mark with a pencil. Cut
the other end at an opposing 45° angle so the
two angles meet smoothly when the purfling
is installed.
4. remove the purfling, add a small amount of
glue to the bottom of the dado, and re-install
the purfling. Be sure to remove any squeezed-
out glue with a damp cloth.
5. place a weight on the purfling to keep it in
place while the glue dries for the manufac-
turer's recommended time.
6. once the glue is dry, sand the purfling flush
with surface of the sound board.
figure 8. installing the purfling.
We recommend soaking the wood strip for at least
an hour before installation. this will help the wood
bend as it is installed.
note: This kit includes a wood strip of purfling. At
least 2 bands of the plastic purfling need to be on
the outside edge of the purfling pattern to ensure
that the wood piece will not splinter as it is bent
around the sound hole. 10. glue and clamp the tail block to the sides, as
shown in figure 6.
figure 6. Clamping and gluing the tail block in
place.
installing purfling
the sound board comes pre-cut with a 5 ⁄
32
" dado
around the sound hole for decorating. the purfling
material includes one mahogany strip and six
strips of plastic. it is supplied long and will need to
be arranged, measured, and cut. arrange the
purfling as desired to customize the ukulele.
Select a purfling pattern that suits you.
figure 7
shows an example.
figure 7. purfling arranged with end-cut at 45°.