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I believe that Nick is altering the grain orientation of to increase strength. With one piece necks, the portion that runs down to the heel is weaker due to grain direction. The spline has the longitudinal grain oriented vertically to add strength to the heel.

Originally Posted by Nort

Looking good, thanks for posting the pics for all of us to enjoy,

I've admired Nicks Franklin guitars for many years, and admittedly I'm not real familiar with his build process, so I have a question,

On post #144 in the photo's you point out the truss rod and spline being installed in the neck blank, what function or purpose does the spline perform?

Thanks,