How to Make a Tracer Plate & Splines for Guitar Neck Surgery (Step-by-Step)

How to make a tracer plate and splines for guitar neck surgery — a full, hands-on step-by-step guide showing how I build splines for a precise fit in the dado so they are tight, stable, and perfectly aligned. In this video, I’ll walk through every detail of the process exactly as I do it in my own workshop to help you get professional results at home. You’ll learn: How to build and cut a clean tracer plate using simple materials. How to shape and fit splines that strengthen the neck and sand out to conform perfectly with the original profile of the neck How to set up the jig and check alignment during dry-fit and glue-up. Key workshop habits that keep accuracy and stability consistent after the repair. Tools you’ll need: router or template cutter, template material, spline stock, chisels, sanding blocks, clamps, glue . Take your time with layout and test-fit before gluing — it makes all the difference. This approach saves time on complex neck resets, improves long-term stability, and keeps the joint looking clean and original. Perfect for both professional luthiers and serious DIY guitar techs. Playlists : Acoustic & electric guitar maintenance:    • Acoustic J-45 Deluxe Rebuild | Neck Remova...   Professional guitar setup tips:    • Must-Have Guitar Repair Tools | Pro Tech T...   Guitar bridge and fretwork tutorials:    • Видео   #GuitarRepair #TracerPlate #NeckSurgery #GuitarWorkshopContact: mcconvilleguitars@gmail.com Text: 519 275 1008 Gratefully in your Service, Michael McConville.