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5)
Clamp, through the soundhole using an f-style or c-clamp, the neck
plate and the clamping caul. Be sure to site in the neck cavity for a
flush fit between the top of the neck plate and the bottom side of the
top. Scrape any excess glue overflow in the neck pocket with a 1/8”
chisel once the entire glue up is in clamps.
6)
Before you put too many clamps in place, be sure to push the sides in
so that they are flush to the caul and the top.
7)
Using approximately 25-30 spools clamps, continue clamping about
¾”-1” apart.
8)
Inspect as best you can to insure the top is firmly fixed onto the
soundbox. If you see gaps, use a little more clamping pressure.
7) Set the assembly aside until the glue sets. With aliphatic resin
(white or yellow glue) this means about 1 hour, preferably 2 hours.
8) Remove clamps.
Note:
We suggest spool clamps that can be hand tightened with medium,
even pressure. Over tightening clamps is unnecessary and creates
unneeded stresses.
Note:
If the spool clamps can not be tightened in a particular area to
bring the top flush to the sides for some reason, you can use other clamps
like f-style or c-clamps. Make sure the clamping pressure is over the
sides and not over the middle of the back or this will crack the back and
likely create irreversible damage.
