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If you are using some type of system for screwing/bolting down the fretboard extension, would you be willing to share your system here?
I want to start doing this on my next build and I'm sure many would be interested in what you are doing.

Thanks.

Kevin

nope I glue things down

tippie53 wrote:nope I glue things down

Me too, only screws in my instruments are the ones holding the tuners on.

I think Sylvan wells uses something like this.

I would be happy to explain in detail my completely mechanical neck joint. However, I am in Florida for two weeks. When I get back to Massachusetts (October 25) I will post a link to an article on my web site which details exactly how to do this joint along with a password to get you into the article as a courtesy to this group.

Surprisingly I got access to a computer here in Florida so I was able to set up a special password to the article exclusively for Kit Guitars Forum. To see how to make the double tenon neck joint go to http://www.wellsguitars.com/Articles/Double_Tenon.php. (Or just go to the Articles section of the wellsguitars.com website and choose the double mortise and tenon article). Enter the password "kit_guitar" and you should have access to the article. Enjoy!

Are you only interested in that systems use screws to hold down the FB extension or other methods, too?
Here's mine - screwless.

I have left the fretboard extensions unglued, and I have glued them down when they don't lay completely flat by themselves. I am wondering if anyone currently on our forum has used screws to hold it down, and if they have to show us how they did it.
I do have some interest in trying this out.


Kevin

sylvan wrote:Surprisingly I got access to a computer here in Florida so I was able to set up a special password to the article exclusively for Kit Guitars Forum. To see how to make the double tenon neck joint go to http://www.wellsguitars.com/Articles/Double_Tenon.php. (Or just go to the Articles section of the wellsguitars.com website and choose the double mortise and tenon article). Enter the password "kit_guitar" and you should have access to the article. Enjoy!

Sylvan,
Thank you for providing that article for us. I've been collecting double tenon pictures and descriptions, your article is very helpful.

Kevin Sjostrand wrote:I have left the fretboard extensions unglued, and I have glued them down when they don't lay completely flat by themselves. I am wondering if anyone currently on our forum has used screws to hold it down, and if they have to show us how they did it.
I do have some interest in trying this out.

Kevin

Kevin,
You might contact Ken Casper, i think he uses something like that. Also look into the Luthier cool tools neck joint.

Rick has good points as always...

I was interested in this as well, but I was convinced by several builders that the top bolts are unnecessary. This is what finally got me: "Honestly, you just don't need the bolts. If the joint is made properly to fit, then they are redundant, if the joint is loose, tightening the bolts will just distort the top." (Colin Symonds' words) Kind of humbling to hear some very accomplished builders say your neck joint isn't up to snuff. LOL So if your neck angles are complimentary, you don't need the bolts, so don't build in a safety net...

I am currently working on copying his neck joint, which is a butt joint with a m/t in a C-block, no bolts :


I'd be interested in seeing what you come up with though, good luck. :)