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Neck set

Posted by Dave Lynas on February 12, 2015 at 4:03pm
While fixing a mandolin, i devised this simple rig to press down on the neck joint while gluing up. The bottom of the heal joint had a gap and needed glue. It worked great. The mandolin plays great.
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  • Dave Lynas December 7, 2015 at 4:13pm
    Thanks Boxy. I've used this method a few times. It works.
  • Boxy Music December 7, 2015 at 7:41am

    I have a mandolin which needs the same treatment, and this has inspired me to go do it! Good clear picture, thank you for posting it up.

  • Dave Lynas February 13, 2015 at 10:16pm
    Ya that sticky residue gets on your hand and silver's just not my color.
  • Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans February 13, 2015 at 5:09pm

    Yeah, Dave, the glue approach probably trumps the duct tape approach in these situations...  ;-)

  • Dave Lynas February 13, 2015 at 1:29pm
    Thanks fellows, sometimes things work out I've used this method now 3 times and it worked each time. In each case i couldn't get the neck completely off the body, but the bottom of the heal is loose and you can get glue into the joint with a knife. I just crank down on the clamp enough to get good glue squeeze out.
  • Uncle John February 13, 2015 at 11:58am

    Pretty neat, Dave.

  • Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans February 13, 2015 at 11:39am

    Genius!

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