Currently restoring a project that has a wedge type dowel like some old Dobsons, Buckbees, etc., the dowel snapped at the joint and looks like there is a large chunk of wood missing that would’ve actually made the connection between the dowel itself. Would anyone have a picture of this style with the neck removed for reference to reconstruct the joint? Thanks!
This is what is on my Enoch Tradesman. It looks like your whole dowel stick will need to be replaced. If the wedge is not damaged, you could re-use it.
Thanks banjonz !
That helps, would you also happen to have a picture of it with the neck off? I haven’t been able to find any of the joint specifically to make it as accurate as possible to what it would’ve originally been
You might be over thinking this. The tenon of the dowelstick is turned round to fit in to a round hole in the neck. The slot for the wedge is about 1/8" longer than is visible when the neck is in the rim. That is the wedge slot extends past the inside of the rim by about 1/8" when the dowelstick is in the rim.
The hard part is drilling the new hole in the neck for the dowelstick. 4 angles as well as the exact position of the hole have to be considered to make sure the neck is on straight and the string height is where you want it.
Bob Smakula
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