H8180/H8181 Bass Guitar Kit
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Most wood components in this kit are fully
machined at the factory and are ready for assem
-
bly. A small amount of sanding and finishing is
needed to complete your guitar.
Recommended Tools & Supplies:
• Sharp Pencil
• Carbon Paper
• Drill Press
•
Drill Bits:
1
⁄16",
3
⁄32",
9
⁄64",
5
⁄32",
5
⁄16",
11
⁄32",
1
⁄4"
• Electric/Cordless Drill
• Depth Stop
• NIOSH Approved Respirator
• ANSI Approved Safety Glasses
• Aluminum-Oxide Sandpaper #150, #220 and
#320 Grit
• Wet and Dry Sandpaper #400, #600, and
#1000 Grit
• Flexible Sanding Block
• Wood Glue
• Chisel or Razor Blade
• Phillips Screwdriver #1, #2
•
1
⁄4" Steel Rod or a Coat Hanger
Supplies/Tools
• Masking Tape
• Bandsaw with
1
/4" Blade or Coping Saw
• Tack Cloth or Soft Cloth
• Sanding Sealer
• Assorted Wood Files
• Buffing Compounds
• Oil Wood Finish
• Soldering Iron and Solder
• Peghead Reamer or a Round Rasp File
• Tweezers, Pliers, Wire Cutters
• C-Clamps
• Temporary Wood Handle:
Approximately 1" x 2" x 16"
• Guitar Capo
• Feeler Gauge Set
• Spray Primer and Finish (See Note Below)
• 18" Metal Straightedge (
1
⁄32" Resolution)
• 36" Metal Straightedge
•
Steel Ruler (
1
⁄64" Resolution)
• Wood Dowel
• Wood Blocks: 4" x 4" x 12" (2)
Note: Use the same type of paint for primer
and finish—either enamel or lacquer base.
Do not use different base paints for priming
or finishing or your results may not be desir
-
able.