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Author:  Chris aka Sniggly [ Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:08 pm ]
Post subject:  How would you finish this (bridge clamping jig)
Here's the pic. Looking for ideas on what and how to put on the ends of the screws. Hit me with it.
Author:  Rod True [ Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How would you finish this (bridge clamping jig)
I have something similar to that, and I've just took some pieces of hardwood (could use plywood too) with the same cork on the bottom and just put them under the screws when using. Tape them to the clamp so you don't loose them when stored away.
Author:  TonyKarol [ Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How would you finish this (bridge clamping jig)
Mine is similar as well, except instead of needing a clamp to hold it down I have 2 3/16 bolts that go thru the 2 E string pin holes. For end cauls, I have two small pieces of ebony with 5/16 holes (well divots really) and rubber (or cork) on the bottom. I need to make some new ends for pyramid bridges though soon ....
Author:  David R White [ Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How would you finish this (bridge clamping jig)
The bolts that go through the two E's have also have the advantage of keeping the bridge from slipping out of position.
Author:  Hesh [ Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How would you finish this (bridge clamping jig)
Looking good Snig my friend! [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]

A suggestion for you if I may please. I drilled two small holes in my Stew-Mac bridge gluing caul so that I could use steel registration pins in the corners of the saddle slot to pin the bridge in place. The caul, with the two holes and if I position the stinkin thing with the front toward the front...., fits right over the pins.

The benefit is that a couple minutes after my HHG sets up I can pull the pins with the bridge still clamped. If you wait for the glue to dry completely the pins don't always come out very easily.

Back to your original question: be mindful of your bridge shape as well. What ever you use for the bridge wings needs to be able to conform and produce even pressure on the wings. With my two bridge shapes the Stew-Mac caul works but just barely. It's not so easy to see from my picture but the wing cauls will tilt to some degree conforming to the taper of my bridges.
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