Neck pocket types, Break Angle, and routing the neck pocket.

[@ac7563]

Well done David. This gives me courage to attack this part of my PRS build

[@rickmccl71]

Most bar clamps let you reverse the jaws to use them as the spreader clamp you're talking about @14:00

[@DavidImrie]

Cheers buddy.

[@Tribearaclops]

another option is to cut a block of scrap and use a wedge. i always make the wedge out of softwood so it doesn't leave marks.

[@oneconsc3333]

Also, use on oversized neck template which extends over the edges of the body which you can keep flat, level to the back. Clamp everything in place and route the neck.

[@dominickmendoza7813]

Though the neck is always the trickiest part of any build, it all looks great. We’ll done. As far as the clamps…Irwin and Jorgensen/Pony both make clamps where you can un-assemble the top piece and flip upside down so as to use the clamps as spreaders. I think that might work in future.

[@DavidImrie]

Thanks.. finishing is definitely the hardest part I'm my eyes 😅

[@oneconsc3333]

Use the heel,of the neck, after positioning it properly on the body, to install the guide blocks around the neck heel itself for a perfect fit.🙏🏻💜🇨🇦

[@tobaccorich]

Did you finish it yet ? I m trying to do my first telecaster. You’re doing a good job.

[@DavidImrie]

Thanks buddy. I'm getting there. Just in the middle of sanding the body ready for finish at the moment.

[@tobaccorich]

@@DavidImrie Bravo Man. Good Luck.

[@davidplatel3815]

Why didn't you just sand the neck pocket by another 0.3mm both sided for the second bit of veneer to allow you to use two veneers

[@oneconsc3333]

But definitely route the neck pocket before shaping the body.