-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
|
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.
|
|
PVC Gobar
Materials:
5/16" wide x 1 5/8" outer diameter x 1/8" thick PVC conduit
18" length of 1/4" dowel
1" brad
5 minute epoxy
Steps:
1. Cut a 2" portion out of the PVC ring to create a 'C' shape
2. Pre-drill PVC section & top of 1/4" dowel,
3. Epoxy and nail brad into dowel
|
|
|
|
|
Close Up:
Epoxy first then simply brad the PVC section to your 1/4" dowel.
|
|
|
|
|
Gobars In Use:
Depicted are PVC gobar dowels holding down
a glued in tone bar. The "C" part of the PVC
gobar is not shown but is simply wedged between
the gobar deck to create even tension and compression.
|
|
|
|
|
