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Model H6082, H6083, and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits -9-
5. Apply the finish according to "Finishing the
Body"
; steps 5–11 on page 10.
6. Before wet sanding, remove the masking
tape from the fretboard and carefully scrape
any excess finish off the fretboard with a
razor blade or chisel as shown in Figure
13.
Figure 13. Scraping the fretboard.
7. Use a clean rag to wipe wood finishing oil on
the surface of the fretboard.
Some of the finishing options include stains,
lacquers, varnishes and oil finishes. Traditionally
this style of guitar has a clear finish on the
neck. Depending on the type of finish, they can
be applied with a spray gun, brush, rag, or a
spray can. Finish materials and books on finish-
ing instruments can be ordered through Grizzly
Industrial or numerous luthier supply catalogs.
Components Needed Qty
Guitar Neck ....................................................... 1
Tools Needed
Masking Tape ............................................ Varies
1
⁄4" Steel Rod, or a Coat Hanger ........................1
Tack Cloth or a Clean Rag ........................ Varies
Finish and Tools for Application ................ Varies
Narrow Chisel or Razor Blade ............................
1
Wet/Dry Sandpaper #600, #1000 grit ........ Varies
Buffing Materials ........................................ Varies
To finish the guitar neck:
1. Mask off the surface of the fretboard. Carefully
press all the masking tape edges securely
to the fretboard. The finish coat can seep
under these edges, especially near corners,
uneven edges, and places where the frets
meet the fingerboard.
2. Make an "S" shaped hook out of
1
⁄4" steel
rod, or a coat hanger that has been folded in
half.
3. Wipe the entire neck with a tack cloth or a
soft clean rag to remove any dust.
4. Thread the hook through the upper peghole
and hang the neck in the finish room.
Finishing the Neck
Most finishes can be haz-
ardous to your health. Wear
a NIOSH/OSHA approved
respirator with particulate
and gas/vapor filters, safety
glasses, rubber gloves, and
work in a well ventilated area
when using finishing materi
-
als!