-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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PVC Gobar
Simple yet effective. These gobars are easy to make with a few basic tools.
Gobars are primarily used to hold down a tone bar being glued to a soundboard.
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Gobar Deck Components
Materials:
2 sheets 24" x 14" x 3/4" MDF or birch ply
4 each: 3/8" x 24" all thread rods
8 each: 3/8" nuts
4 each 3/8" washers
Steps:
1. Drill 3/8" holes into bottom piece 1 per corner. Drill 1/2" holes into top piece. 1 per corner.
2. Thread 3/8" x 24" all thread rod into bottom piece at each corner.
3. Thread 3/8" nut onto each all thread rod . Insert washer over nut.
4. Place top board over 4 rods and rest onto 4 washers.
5. Thread locking nut onto each rod and tighten. Adjust heights as required w/nuts.
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Gobar Deck In Use:
At left the modified PVC/dowel gobar is shown holding a brace in place.
On the right side of the gobar deck a dowel/spring gobar is shown
holding brace in place while glueing.
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Gobar Deck In Use:
Four spring loaded dowel type gobars holding in
place a tone bar on an Ukulele soundboard.
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