Grizzly H3124 manual

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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 these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonr[...]

SECTION 1: SAFETY ................................................................................................................................2 SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................3 SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY .................................[...]

-2- H3124 Banjo Kit SECTION 1: SAFETY These instructions assume that you are intimately familiar with the safe operation and use of woodworking machinery and woodworking tools, and understand the techniques used to repro- duce this project. If you do not qualify for both of these criteria, STOP building this project for your own safety. Read and un[...]

H3124 Banjo Kit -3- We are proud to offer the Model H3124 Banjo Kit. This kit is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking products. When assembled accord- ing to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of enjoyment from this banjo. We are pleased to provide this manual with the Model H3124. It was written to guide [...]

1 PH3124001 Wooden Rim 2 PH3124002 Brass Tone Ring 3 PH3124003 Banjo Head 4 PH3124004 Tension Hoop 5 PH3124005 Bracket Hook Assembly 5-1 PH3124005-1 Bracket Hook Lugs 5-2 PS56M Phlp Hd Scr M4-.7 X 16 5-3 PLW02M Lock Washer 4mm 6 PH3124006 Bracket Hooks 6-1 PH3124006-1 Bracket Hook Nuts 7 PH3124007 Coordinator Rod 7-1 PW01M Flat Washer 8mm 7-2 PW04M[...]

-5- 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 banjo. Recommended Tools & Supplies: • Finishing Supplies • #180, #240, and #320 Aluminum-Oxide Sanding Paper • Sanding Block • Paste Fi[...]

-6- H3124 Banjo Kit Like the wooden rim, the banjo neck has been rough sanded at the factory. Personalize the fret- board and neck headstock with additional cutting, inlay, or design work before final sanding. Note— Take your time and consider testing your designs in scrap wood before performing the work on the actual fretboard and headstock. To [...]

H3124 Banjo Kit -7- Finishing supplies are not included with the banjo kit. Note— The wooden rim and neck are made of mahagony wood. Clear finishes such as lacquer look exceptionally stunning and glossy on this wood. To finish the wooden rim: 1. Wear a NOISH/OSHA approved respirator with particulate and gas/vapor filters, safety glasses, and rubb[...]

-8- H3124 Banjo Kit The bracket hook lugs provide a secure anchor for the bracket hooks. To install the bracket hook lugs: 1. Slide the M4-.7 X 16 Phillip head screws with 4mm lock washers through the holes on the centerline of the wooden rim and thread the bracket hook lugs onto the screws as shown in Figure 4 . 2. Rotate the bracket hook lugs unt[...]

H3124 Banjo Kit -9- To install the banjo head: 1. Press the banjo head onto the tone ring. 2. Place the tension ring over the banjo head. See Figure 6. Figure 6. Installing the tension hoop. Figure 7. Finger tightening the bracket hook nuts. Figure 8. Tightening the bracket hook nuts. Banjo Head 3. Drop the bracket hooks over the tension ring and t[...]

-10- H3124 Banjo Kit To attach the neck to the banjo rim: 1. Place the neck fretboard-side-down on a non marring surface and insert the coordinator bolt into the heel of the neck. 2. Thread the #10 X 2 tap screw into the neck and through the coordinator bolt as shown in Figure 9 . To install the coordinator rod: 1. Thread the remaining nut and a wa[...]

H3124 Banjo Kit -11- the 5th string nut is installed in the banjo neck just above the 5th fret. It is necessary to cut a very shallow slot in this nut to guide the 5th string. The slot should be deep enough so the 5th string does not slide out, but a buzz will occur when the instrument is played if it is cut deeper than the height of the 5th fret. [...]

-12- H3124 Banjo Kit To install the tuning machines: 1. Slide the tuning machines through the back of the headstock. 2. Place the washer and barrel nut over the tun- ing post and tighten with a 10mm socket. Figure 13. Tuning machines installed in the back of the headstock To install the tailpiece: 1. Insert the tailpiece screw through the tail- pie[...]

H3124 Banjo Kit -13- Install the banjo strings loosely. The bridge must be installed and adjusted before the strings can be tightened and tuned. To install the banjo strings: 1. Place the end of the string with the loop over the hooks on the tailpiece. The 1st string is farthest to the right, then 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th farthest to the left as show[...]

-14- H3124 Banjo Kit String Height Correct string height is crucial to prevent fret buzz and maximize playability. The string height is measured from the top face of the fret and the bottom face of the string. To check the string height: 1. Measure the string heights at the 12th fret from the peghead ( Figure 18 ). The string should be 1 ⁄ 8 &quo[...]

H3124 Banjo Kit -15- Tuning Tuning is the most important concept of playing a banjo. If the banjo is not in tune with itself, or the other instruments in an ensemble, the resulting music will not sound pleasing to the ear. Banjo players use many different tunings, but the most common (“G”) is shown in Figure 20. G D G B D 5 4 3 2 1 D - 4th stri[...]

-16- H3124 Banjo Kit If you need parts or help in assembling your banjo, or if you need operational information, call the service department at (570) 546-9663. Trained service technicians will be glad to help you. If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to Grizzly at the address below: Grizzly Industrial, Inc. C / O Technical D[...]

H3124 Banjo Kit -17- Notes[...]

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