Neck Fitting

My particular technique for fitting a neck on a instrument is an adaptation of a baroque or transitional technique. I didn't come up with it, I just chose it (and converted Douglas to it).
It involves having the back of the instrument off while the neck is being fitted and glued. This allows us to have a much greater control of the joint in the block since it is not hidden by the button of the back and allows us to work on the mortice from both directions.
Makers use this technique for cello making but rarely for smaller instruments, whereas I do.

For this job, the front is "spot glued" in place (meaning just at the blocks) so it can be removed easily and the mould is kept inside for stability.