Re: Kentucky KM-140 Neck re-set?
Originally Posted by
HoGo
I don't think there is dovetail in this low end Kentucky. More likely tenon, or whole neck mortised into body.
For quick fix I would suggest pouring superglue (it will stick to most any surface) into slightly opened joint (force the neck a bit) and use large woodscrew through the heel into block (assuming the block is glued to back securely).
I would force the neck back into place dry and check for neck angle, then drill pilot hole through heel and into the block (check often during drilling change from maple to mahogany dust so you know how deep is the neck) then relieve the hole through heel so the threads will engage only into the block.
I would insert the screw before glue and tighten to see if everything works then loosen few turns and apply glue generously wiggling the neck to make sure it is all inside the crack (make sure to mask everything with tape as the glue will pour out when tightened) and then tighten the screw. remove the tape carefully not to get glue on finish. If you masking job was good then you will have just tiny ridge of glue at the joints to scrape flush and polish.
You can mask the screw by installing it with strap button...
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