I think I got that idea off you some years ago..I remember things like that..but I've never used it.I made one of these contraptions years ago when I was making the thin-line electric ukulele. No room for standard clamps. Worked like a charm. Not shown is the lead fishing weight I used as a "bead" to apply counter pressure on the inside. By the way, the uke sounded pretty good unplugged too.
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Really interesting method! Thanks a lot! i will try it on my build, thanks!
One quick bit of warning: These clamps can develop immense pressure very quickly. Resist the temptation to really cinch it down or you can end up with a glue starved join and this is not good with bridges. Tighten down slowly until you see a little squeeze out and stop.
Mine must be tuned higher - I call them 'G' clamps.
John Colter
One quick bit of warning: These clamps can develop immense pressure very quickly. Resist the temptation to really cinch it down or you can end up with a glue starved join and this is not good with bridges. Tighten down slowly until you see a little squeeze out and stop.