D28 Project Assistance
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 8:38 pm
Hello Friends,
Some time ago I built a 000 12-fret and got a ton of help from many folks here. Recently I had someone GIVE me a project he gave up on. Its a martin D28 type kit where he finished the body and that's about it.
Here is the catch: He, one night after a few beers, decided to try to route out the mortis in the body for the neck joint. Well it is certainly botched up and he quit while realizing the disaster. So that is where we are at. The neck tenon doesn't yet fit down in the mortis as it is proud of the top about 1/4". You can see the pencil lines I traced while holding the neck tenon against the body.
One other issue I am not sure about is the front of the body's angle. Looking at it with the square shows the neck would be at a steep angle when fitted so I don't know how much of an issue this may be either.
Is this project worth attempting to complete with such issues?
If so, how would you guys approach working the neck joint from here?
As always, much appreciated.
Some time ago I built a 000 12-fret and got a ton of help from many folks here. Recently I had someone GIVE me a project he gave up on. Its a martin D28 type kit where he finished the body and that's about it.
Here is the catch: He, one night after a few beers, decided to try to route out the mortis in the body for the neck joint. Well it is certainly botched up and he quit while realizing the disaster. So that is where we are at. The neck tenon doesn't yet fit down in the mortis as it is proud of the top about 1/4". You can see the pencil lines I traced while holding the neck tenon against the body.
One other issue I am not sure about is the front of the body's angle. Looking at it with the square shows the neck would be at a steep angle when fitted so I don't know how much of an issue this may be either.
Is this project worth attempting to complete with such issues?
If so, how would you guys approach working the neck joint from here?
As always, much appreciated.