Dovetail Joint Sanding Block

[penndan]

Hey, John!
Would you post a drawing of your dovetail sanding blocks that you use in your neck reset video? Please!
I've got an old Martin 0-16 that needs a neck reset. I'm preparing to commence to get ready to plan to begin the process. So, I'm watching all the neck reset videos I can find. So far yours has the best info for refitting the dovetail.

[tippie53]

I really don't have a blue print but we are shooting video on fri and I will do one on making the block .

[penndan]

Thanks, John. A video will be great.
Dan

[B Shuler2006]

Do the sanding blocks match the angle of the dovetail tenon? They look real handy!

[tippie53]

no they don't match I like them so I can work the angle. I would say they are about a 15 degree angle. The actual dovetail is 9 degree.
That way I an work the entire surface with the block . After you do a few and gain the confidence you will see that you just need to be able to control the working surface. It is ok to undercut a little. You do want this joint to wedge and lock .

[B Shuler2006]

Getting the dovetail right is definitely one of my areas I need work in! I plan on implementing the info in your videos on the next guitar for sure!