The workstation is constructed from marine plywood, oak, stainless steel and aluminium and requires a small amount of assembly.
The workstation base features an 18mm thick treated marine ply board, equipped with locking clamps and centralising blocks. This allows the workstand to be guided and clamped centrally underneath the press, whilst the supplied small extension table provides additional support during transitions.
The base is secured over the bottom member of the press via 8mm diameter countersunk allen screws. Adjustable feet are fitted to support the base at the outer corners. The extension table is butted against the edge of the board and radially positioned to suit.
The press caul is attached to the screw via a spring retained collar.
Before fixing the press height, return the caul to its highest position on the screw then pre-wind downwards by 1-2 turns*. This will set the correct caul travel for pressing.
The protective rubber strip should be placed on the fretboard and the cross beam lowered until the caul rests on top of the rubber. Ensure the cross beam is horizontal then lock in position using the thumb screws. Unwind the screw to set the caul height* and remove the rubber. Adjust all the locking plates and tighten the fixing screws.
The base incorporates central guides for the guitar support stand. A movable extension table facilitates transferring the guitar stand between the docking position and press. Clamps for locking in position underneath the press and at the docking position are provided.
The following basic carcass video demonstrates the principle of clamping, transfer table, docking position and rounded base edges for re-orientation of the complete workstation. Note the position of the transfer table supporting the overhang of the workstand as it is repositioned. Please note that movements are simplified without the instrument in place and the video is provided for functional purposes only.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR
FRETBOARD CLAMP
The clamp stops the guitar being lifted off the neck rest when the tongue support is adjusted. (Please note the wobbling is the camera tripod!).
HEEL SUPPORT JACK
Slide the jack horizontally onto the mounting post.
Adjust the screw height until the heel is contacted under light pressure.
FRETBOARD TONGUE SUPPORT & MOUNTING RAILS
To assemble the mounting rails, remove the central cover plates on each side of the bridge. The rails slot into the cross beam and are secured using allen head socket screws.
Place the tongue support onto the mounting rails ensuring the small diameter on the upper disc is guided between the rails.
Hook the support underneath the end of the fretboard tongue.
Apply light pressure to the underside of the tongue via turning the top thumb nut.
Tighten the lower thumb nut to lock the support onto the rails.
The system is capable of pressing all fret positions on a guitar.