Greetings from Montana. I've searched several archives for techniques to attach the neck to body. I'm building a baritone from LMI plans. I've gotten to the point where I have to make some decisions about attaching the neck. Plans and accompanying manual state bolt and glue. I've dry-fit neck and body with inserts and bolts and it seems OK for my first attempt. I haven't braced the back yet and here's another step that makes me sweat.
My hands are way too big for the sound hole, so I don't want to glue the back and restrict my access to the bolt inserts when glueing at final attachment. This is a gift for my 7 y-o granddaughter who is quite talented and plays a concert ukulele with her mom, but I know it will be abused at times so I want it stout. I want to finish the pieces separately then final attachment.
Some suggest some sort of flexible allen key which is what I think I need. Still that seems difficult. I would be thankful for any and all suggestions to make this process a little less scary.
Gary
My hands are way too big for the sound hole, so I don't want to glue the back and restrict my access to the bolt inserts when glueing at final attachment. This is a gift for my 7 y-o granddaughter who is quite talented and plays a concert ukulele with her mom, but I know it will be abused at times so I want it stout. I want to finish the pieces separately then final attachment.
Some suggest some sort of flexible allen key which is what I think I need. Still that seems difficult. I would be thankful for any and all suggestions to make this process a little less scary.
Gary