BANJO KIT MODEL H3124 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © FEBRUARY, 2004 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: SAFETY ................................................................................................................................2 SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................3 SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY ............................................................................................................4 SECTION 4: SANDING .................................................
SECTION 1: SAFETY Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses 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.
SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION 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 according 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 you through assembly, review safety considerations, and cover general information. It represents our effort to produce the best documentation possible.
SECTION 3: PARTS INVENTORY REF 1 2 3 4 5 5-1 5-2 5-3 6 6-1 7 7-1 7-2 8 8-1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 PART # PH3124001 PH3124002 PH3124003 PH3124004 PH3124005 PH3124005-1 PS56M PLW02M PH3124006 PH3124006-1 PH3124007 PW01M PW04M PH3124008 PHTEK15 PH3124009 PH3124010 PH3124011 PH3124012 PH3124013 PH3124014 PH3124015 PH3124016 PH3124017 PH3124018 PH3124019 DESCRIPTION Wooden Rim Brass Tone Ring Banjo Head Tension Hoop Bracket Hook Assembly Bracket Hook Lugs Phlp Hd Scr M4-.
SECTION 4: SANDING Supplies/Tools Wooden Rim 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 finishing will need to be performed to complete the banjo. The banjo wooden rim has been rough sanded at the factory; however, no finish has been applied. To sand the wooden rim: 1. Wear an ANSI-approved respirator and safety glasses when sanding wood! 2.
Neck Fingerboard Like the wooden rim, the banjo neck has been rough sanded at the factory. Personalize the fretboard 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. The fingerboard requires no sanding. Note— Sanding the fingerboard will affect the playability of the banjo, and could lead to unrepairable damage.
SECTION 5: FINISHING Wooden Rim 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. Neck To finish the neck: 1. Wear an NOISH/OSHA approved respirator with particulate and gas/vapor filters, safety glasses, and rubber gloves, when using finishing materials! 2. Always work in a well ventilated area when using finishing materials. 3. Mask off the fretboard.
SECTION 6: ASSEMBLY Bracket Hook Lugs Tone Ring The bracket hook lugs provide a secure anchor for the bracket hooks. The tone ring transmits vibration from the banjo head into the rim. It is essential to shaping the sound of the instrument. To install the bracket hook lugs: To install the tone ring: 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. 1.
Banjo Head 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. 5. Ensure that the head is seated squarely on the rim, and the bracket hooks are perpendicular to the tension hoop. 6. Use the included wrench to tighten the bracket hook nuts. Proceed clockwise, tightening each nut 1⁄2 turn as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8. Tightening the bracket hook nuts. 7. Figure 6. Installing the tension hoop. 3.
Coordinator Rod Neck To attach the neck to the banjo rim: 1. 2. Place the neck fretboard-side-down on a non marring surface and insert the coordinator bolt into the heel of the neck. To install the coordinator rod: 1. Thread the remaining nut and a washer into the center of the coordinator rod. 2. Thread the coordinator rod through the hole in the rim from the inside. Note—The washer needs to be between the nut and the banjo rim. 3. Thread the tailpiece lug and a washer onto the coordinator rod.
5th String Nut 5th String Peg 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. The 5th string peg is the smallest of the tuners and is made to be force fitted into the peg hole. To install the 5th string peg: 1.
Tuning Machines To install the tuning machines: Tailpiece To install the tailpiece: 1. Slide the tuning machines through the back of the headstock. 1. Insert the tailpiece screw through the tailpiece lug. 2. Place the washer and barrel nut over the tuning post and tighten with a 10mm socket. 2. Set the tailpiece on the tensioning hoop, as shown in Figure 14, and tighten the nut against the tailpiece lug. Tailpiece Tailpiece Lug Figure 13.
Winding Strings Install the banjo strings loosely. The bridge must be installed and adjusted before the strings can be tightened and tuned. Bridge Placement To place the bridge: 1. Lay the bridge flat on the banjo head and slide it under the strings. 2. Slowly tilt the bridge up under the strings. Loosen the strings if it is difficult to raise the bridge. 3. Slide the strings into their slots and tighten. 4. The bridge location is 696mm (27.4") if measured from the nut and 348mm (13.
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. 2. Measure the string heights at the 22nd fret. The string should be 9⁄64" above the fret. Note—The 22nd fret is the closest to the banjo body. 3. Turn the coordinator rod to adjust the string height as shown in Figure 19. Note—DO NOT adjust string height more than 1⁄16". This may cause damage to the banjo rim.
Important issues to consider when tuning a banjo: 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 G D D B 5 4 3 2 1 • Get into the habit of tuning the banjo every time it is picked up to be played. • Always tune the strings “up.
SECTION 7: REFERENCE INFO General Aftermarket Accessories 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. /O Technical Documentation P.O.
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