Posted on April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 by Dale Phillips It Worked for Me: Floss Sanding Neck Joints It Worked for Me: Floss Sanding Neck Joints by Jon Simpson Originally published in American Lutherie #107, 2011 To avoid tearing when floss-sanding a neck joint, I line the back side of the sandpaper with clear shipping tape. It not only makes the paper infinitely stronger, but also slicker on the nonabrasive side. ◆ Both photos by Jon Simpson.