After bracing the top and back the sides are joined using neck and tail blocks to provide plenty of gluing surface. The result is a very clean joint that will take finish beautifully.
Maske sides
I mask the sides to catch any glue squeeze out when the sides are clamped.
Gluing the sides
Gluing the Sides Together
The sides are joined using a tail block. Wax paper is used to prevent the glued joint from sticking to the clamping jig.