This view shows an excellent fit of the neck to the body. Notice how the neck fits tightly on all sides and projects exactly 0.250" above the top plate.
An added feature on my violins is that I provide extra strengthing at the neck to body joint by bonding in two 1/4" aluminum studs so that this traditional weak spot becomes very strong; even able to survive a drop onto a concrete floor from six feet with the violin landing directly on the neck. (Don't ask me how I know!)
..The old masters used to nail the neck to end block with three nails from the inside.
Here the two glues (epoxy on the aluminum studs and violin making hide glue on all other surfaces) have been applied and the neck is seated by its guides. It is held in place with just a single clamp.
Store in a warm place overnight to dry.
Immediately upon gluing, look at the neck projection above the body from the bottom end of the body to be sure the neck is not tipping. Correct as necessary. This can also be checked by placing a level across the top surface of the neck.
Note how rough the underside of the neck is. It is easier to finish this once the fingerboard is glued in place.
Modified 9/2017
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..Gouge a 'V' shape to allow excess glue to flow out the top, allowing tight fit on clamping.
