Grizzly T33957 User manual

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MODEL T33957
SOLID FIDDLEBACK MAPLE
w/SPRUCE FRONT VIOLIN KIT
OWNER'S MANUAL
(For models manufactured since 09/23)

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, 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 masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
Work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equip-
ment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 2
Contact Info.................................................................................................................................2
Manual Accuracy.........................................................................................................................2
Identification ................................................................................................................................3
SECTION 1: SAFETY....................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 2: SETUP ......................................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................5
Planning & Preparation ...............................................................................................................5
Needed for Setup ........................................................................................................................5
Inventory......................................................................................................................................6
SECTION 3: SANDING .................................................................................................................... 7
Body ............................................................................................................................................7
Neck ............................................................................................................................................7
Preparing to Finish ......................................................................................................................8
Finishing ......................................................................................................................................8
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................................. 9
Installing Fingerboard..................................................................................................................9
Installing End-Pin ......................................................................................................................10
Installing Tuning Pegs ...............................................................................................................11
Adjusting Nut.............................................................................................................................12
Installing Tailpiece .....................................................................................................................13
Installing Chin Rest ...................................................................................................................13
Installing Bridge.........................................................................................................................14
Installing Strings........................................................................................................................15
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................... 18
SECTION 6: PARTS ....................................................................................................................... 19
Main...........................................................................................................................................19
WARRANTY & RETURNS.............................................................................................................. 21
Table of Contents

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Contact Info
INTRODUCTION
Manual Accuracy
We are proud to provide a high-quality owner's
manual with your new instrument!
We made every effort to be exact with the instruc-
tions, specifications, drawings, and photographs
in this manual. Sometime we make mistakes, but
our policy of continuous improvement also means
that sometimes the instrument you receive is
slightly different than shown in the manual.
If you find this to be the case, and the difference
between the manual and instrument leaves you
unsure or confused about something, check our
website (grizzly.com) for an updated version. We
post current manuals and manual updates for free
on our website.
Alternatively, you can call our Technical Support
for help. Before calling, gather all material and
instructions that came with your instrument for
easy reference. This will make providing you
proper technical support much easier. It also will
help us determine if updated documentation is
available for your instrument.
We stand behind our instruments! If you have
questions or need help, contact us using the infor-
mation below. Before contacting, make sure you
gather all the information regarding your instru-
ment. This will aid us in helping you faster.
Grizzly Technical Support
1815 W. Battleeld
Springeld, MO 65807
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
We want your feedback on this manual. What did
you like about it? Where could it be improved?
Please take a few minutes to give us feedback.
Address your concerns or recommendations to:
Grizzly Documentation Manager
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Email: [e-mail]
NOTICE
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read
books, review industry trade magazines,
or get formal training before beginning
any projects. Regardless of the content in
this Manual, Grizzly Industrial will not be
held liable for accidents caused by lack of
training.

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Identification
Become familiar with the names and locations of the features shown below to better understand the
instructions in this manual.
Hair
Scroll
Bow
Purfling
Tailpiece
Chin
Rest
Table/Top
Bridge
Neck
Peg Box
Pegs
Fingerboard
F-Hole
Back
Strings
Nut
Screw
There is potential danger when operating
woodworking machinery. Accidents are fre-
quently caused by lack of familiarity or fail-
ure to pay attention. Use any machines with
respect and caution to decrease the risk of
operator injury. If normal safety precautions
are overlooked or ignored, serious personal
injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be com-
plete. Every shop environment is different.
Always consider safety first, as it applies
to your individual working conditions. Use
tools and any machinery with caution and
respect. Failure to do so could result in seri-
ous personal injury, damage to equipment,
or poor work results.

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SECTION 1: SAFETY
Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glass-
es are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Because there are various ways to cut and join wood, you can make substitutions for the methods
stated in this plan. We try to suggest the easiest methods possible. However, only you know your skills
with each piece of machinery. Never compromise your safety by using a cutting method with which you
are not comfortable. Instead, find an alternative approach that will yield the same result.
These instructions assume that you are intimately familiar with the safe operation and use of woodwork-
ing machinery and woodworking tools, and understand the techniques used to reproduce this project.
If you do not qualify for both of these criteria, STOP building this project for your own safety. Read and
understand the owner’s manual for the machinery you intend to use, take a woodworking class or visit
your local library for more information. Woodworking machinery and tools are inherently dangerous,
because they use sharp edges that can and will cause serious personal injury including amputation
and death. Do not underestimate the ability of these tools and machinery to cause injury. Never oper-
ate any tool without all guards in place and always wear approved safety glasses. For your own safety,
please heed this warning.

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SECTION 2: SETUP
Needed for SetupUnpacking
The following items are needed, but not included,
for the setup/assembly of this instrument.
Description Qty
• Safety Glasses ........................................... 1
• NIOSH-Approved Respirator...................... 1
• Steel Ruler 18" ........................................... 1
• Pencil.......................................................... 1
• Sandpaper #180, #240, #320 .... As Needed
• Sandpaper #800, #1000, #1200. As Needed
• Fine Tooth Saw (Coping)............................ 1
• Hobby Knife or Razor Blade ...................... 1
• Power Drill w/Depth Stop ........................... 1
• Drill Bit Set ................................................. 1
• Tap/Drill Set #6-32 NC ............................... 1
• T-Handle Reamer....................................... 1
• Pin Hole Reamer 1:30................................ 1
• Half Round Needle File.............................. 1
• Needle Nose File Set ................................. 1
• Hex Wrench 1.5mm.................................... 1
• Microfiber Cloth/Towel ................................ 1
• Masking or Painter's Tape.......... As Needed
• Small Clamps ............................. As Needed
• Disposable Gloves ..................... As Needed
• Wood Glue ................................. As Needed
• Finishing Supplies ...................... As Needed
• Tack Cloth................................... As Needed
• Lint-Free Rags............................ As Needed
• Drill Press (Optional) .................................. 1
• Binding Tape (Optional).............. As Needed
• Super Glue or Threadlocker (Optional)...... 1
• Electronic Tuning Device/App (Optional) ... 1
This instrument was carefully packaged for safe
transport. When unpacking, separate all enclosed
items from packaging materials and inspect them
for shipping damage. If items are damaged,
please call us immediately at [phone].
IMPORTANT: Save all packaging materials until
your are completely satisfied with the instrument
and have resolved any issues between Grizzly or
the shipping agent. You MUST have the original
packaging to file a freight claim. It is also extreme-
ly helpful if you need to return your instrument.
Planning &
Preparation
Total time building this instrument will vary on
many factors. Variables such as glue manufactur-
ers instructions and curing time, temperature and
humidity at the time of building, and your schedule
are just a few of the factors that can affect the
length of time spent on this project.
Perhaps the biggest determinant of time spent
completing this instrument is the type of finish
and the finishing process used. Finishing this
instrument can be as simple as applying a single
coat of stain or lacquer that can be done rela-
tively quickly, up to a multi-coated finish that takes
weeks to harden.
Careful planning and budgeting ample time will
make this project easier and ensure you end up
pleased with your results. Good luck building your
instrument, and Grizzly hopes it turns out looking,
and sounding great.
Wear safety glasses during
the entire setup process!

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Inventory
The following is a list of items shipped with your
instrument. Before beginning assembly, lay these
items out and inventory them.
If any non-proprietary parts are missing (e.g.
strings, or tuning pegs), we will gladly replace
them; or for the sake of expediency, replacements
can be obtained at your local music shop.
Bow (Figure 2) Qty
C. Bow ............................................................ 1
D. Bow Rosin .................................................. 1
Violin Components (Figure 3) Qty
E. Tuning Pegs................................................ 4
F. Chin Rest.................................................... 1
G. Tailpiece ..................................................... 1
H. Bridge ......................................................... 1
I. Strings ........................................................ 4
J. Chin Rest Bracket ...................................... 1
K. End-Pin....................................................... 1
E F G
H I J K
Figure 3. Violin components.
Figure 2. Bow and rosin.
C D
Figure 1. Body and fingerboard.
Violin Body and Fingerboard (Figure 1) Qty
A. Body ........................................................... 1
B. Fingerboard ............................................... 1
A
B
NOTICE
If you cannot find an item on this list, care-
fully check around/inside the instrument
and packaging materials. Often, these
items get lost in packaging materials while
unpacking or they are pre-installed at the
factory.

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SECTION 3: SANDING
To reduce risk of eye injury from airborne
particles or lung injury from breathing dust,
always wear safety glasses and a respirator
when sanding.
Body
To sand body:
1. Sand body with #180-grit aluminum-oxide
sandpaper until there is a consistent scratch
pattern on entire surface.
Note: When hand sanding, always sand in
same direction as wood grain.
2. Repeat Step 1 with #240-grit sandpaper.
3. Repeat Step 1 with #320-grit sandpaper.
4. Wipe body with a damp, lint-free cloth. Wiping
workpiece with a damp cloth before final
sanding helps to "raise" wood grain; thus,
allowing "raised" grain to be sanded smooth.
5. Once body is dry, repeat Step 4.
6. Wipe body with a tack cloth to remove all
remaining sanding dust.
The violin body and neck were assembled and
rough sanded at the factory. However, no finish
has been applied.
Neck
Like the violin body, most of the neck has
been machined and rough sanded at the factory.
However, some sanding and adjustment may be
needed to ensure a correct fit. A quick test fit and
adjustment of the fingerboard, if necessary, is
recommended.
To sand neck:
1. Perform Steps 1–6of Body on this page to
carefully sand entire neck.
Note: DO NOT sand fingerboard mounting
surface. This will affect playability of violin
and could lead to irreparable damage.
2. Place violin body and neck facing up on
workbench.
3. Lay fingerboard on neck with convex side
facing up and top of nut aligned with bottom
of peg box.
4. Width of fingerboard should fit evenly along
outside edges of neck. If fingerboard is slight-
ly oversized, carefully file or sand until edges
are flush.
5. Use sandpaper or file to round off any square
or sharp edges. Make sure fingerboard and
neck edges are flush (see Figure 4).
Note: Mask neck to prevent damage while
sanding or filing.
Figure 4. Shaping fingerboard.
Neck &
Fingerboard
Flush
Neck &
Fingerboard
Uneven
Squared
Edges
Fingerboard
Neck
Rounded
Fingerboard

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Preparing to Finish
In preparation for applying the finish, the top sur-
face of the violin neck will need to be covered.
Finishing
To prepare to finish:
1. Apply masking tape to top of neck, and trim
any tape overhang (see Figure 5).
2. Take time to make sure masking tape is
secure.
Tip: Use of a small piece of wood to
press into masking tape edges.
Note: Failure to correctly mask these
areas can result in irreparable damage
to finish on violin.
Figure 5. Masking tape on neck of violin.
Mask
This Area
Due to the variety of finishing methods available,
finishing supplies are not provided with this violin
kit.
There are many resources (books, videos, web-
sites) that discuss instrument finishing. Grizzly
recommends consulting these sources before
finishing your instrument.
Listed below are a few general tips that can be
helpful in finishing your instrument.
Finishing Tips:
• Always work in a well ventilated area when
using finishing materials.
• Wear an ANSI-approved respirator mask and
safety glasses when using finishing materials.
• Fabricate hooks from metal hangers to sus-
pend wood components during finishing
process.
• Several thinner coats usually produce a nicer
finish than one heavy coat.
Note: Always follow finish manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Dust particles suspended in air will settle on
wet finishes, resulting in less than satisfacto-
ry results. To avoid this problem:
1. Have wood components positioned for
finish application upon entering room.
2. Leave room where finishing will take place
completely undisturbed for 24 hours prior
to applying finish.
3. Avoid making unnecessary movements
upon entering finish room.
4. Apply finish to desired wood parts and
immediately leave finish room.
5. DO NOT return to room until specified dry-
ing time has elapsed.