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Robbie O'Brien
PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:07 am 
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Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I show one way to clamp a bridge to the soundboard.
This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube.
Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want to get the latest Luthier Tips du Jour videos when they are released.


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Hi Robbie,

I use this jig as well and like it very much. However I've always used a caul inside the guitar with it, and sometimes with taller bridges the screws are too short so I've often had to revert back to good old clamps. I only do repairs.

Now I'm wondering if my caul is overkill, what do you think?

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I’ve used it also. Just a note- remove the jig before completely drying, the screw threads can get gummed up.
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Robbie O'Brien
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Smylight wrote:
Hi Robbie,

I use this jig as well and like it very much. However I've always used a caul inside the guitar with it, and sometimes with taller bridges the screws are too short so I've often had to revert back to good old clamps. I only do repairs.

Now I'm wondering if my caul is overkill, what do you think?


I have never used a caul and don't feel it is necessary.
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Glen H wrote:
I’ve used it also. Just a note- remove the jig before completely drying, the screw threads can get gummed up.


You can also wax the screws if you like.
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