-Getting started
-PVC Clamp
-Gobar
-PVC Gobar
-Gobar Deck
-Sandpaper Cutter
-Sanding Block
-Fret File
-Bending Jig
phone/fax:
(808) 847-1541
718 Puuhale Rd.
Honolulu, HI
96819
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Spring Loaded Gobar
A bit more involved than the PVC Gobars. The nice thing about these gobars is the ability to
choose your own spring tension. Gobars are primarily used to hold down a tone bar being glued to a soundboard.
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Spring Loaded Gobars
Materials:
1/2" diameter x 3" wood dowel
1/4" diameter x 18" wood dowel
1" long spring with diameter less than 5/16"
Length of Fishing Line
Steps:
1. Drill a 1/16" hole 1" from top of 1/2" dowel through dowel
2.Drill 5/16" hole into 1 end of the dowel 1 1/2" deep
3. Drill 1/16" hole 1 3/4" from top of 1/4" dowel
(drill all the way through)
4. Insert spring into the 5/16" hole drilled in step 2
5. Tie part A to part B with fishing line
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Actual Components:
1. spring inserted into 5/16" hole in center of 1/2" dowel
2. 1/4" diameter dowel will go into 1/2" dowels 5/16" drilled hole
3. A fishing line will tie pieces together.
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Gobars In Use:
Shown at left are the spring loaded gobars fitted
between the top of the gobar deck plywood sheet.
The opposite ends of the gobar...(not shown in picture)
...are holding down a tone bar being glued to a soundboard.
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