Seeking some advice regarding proper routing dimensions for a set neck joint:
I am looking for good advice for my first guitar build: Is it wise to route the joint between the heel of a maple neck and the heel pocket in the body very tight, or can it be routed slightly looser? When I apply glue to the heel of the maple neck and the heel pocket in the body (this heel pocket consists of 50% mahogany and 50% maple/ebony top layers)... these parts become moistened by the glue. Could they expand slightly as a result?... Wouldn't a slightly looser fit before the gluing process be better? Is there a rule regarding how tight or loose the fit between the body pocket and the neck heel ideally should be, or *may* be, before applying glue? This gluing and fitting issue is still bothering me during my current guitar building process... is there any professional advice for me on how to approach this guitar building topic?