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Author:  Linus [ Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Using Go-Bars as stops for easier gluing.
Maybe everyone else has discovered this but it was a eureka moment for me. I'm still on the steep part of the learning curve here.

I was getting ready to glue an x-brace to a top, practicing the move because of the short open time of HHG. I was struggling with getting the x-brace in proper position on first attempt. Then I realized I could use some go-bar rods as stops to guide the placement of the x-brace. I placed 5 rods so the x-brace was perfectly aligned when pressed up against them.

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It was easy to quickly apply the HHG and drop the x-brace in proper position. I was even able to quickly use those 5 rods as my first clamps.



It went without a hitch! Hope this helps someone else.
Author:  Pat Foster [ Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Using Go-Bars as stops for easier gluing.
You can also use small L-shaped stop blocks under the gobars, with the end of the brace inside the L to locate in two axes, plus avoid making dents in your top.

Pat
Author:  meddlingfool [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Using Go-Bars as stops for easier gluing.
I think I'll give it a try....
Author:  gozierdt [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Using Go-Bars as stops for easier gluing.
I like Todd's suggestion also...gonna give it a try :-)
Author:  Marzano San [ Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Using Go-Bars as stops for easier gluing.
Todd many thanks! I'll be trying this next week!
Author:  ChuckB [ Tue Dec 03, 2013 6:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Using Go-Bars as stops for easier gluing.
Another thing that I do is to have several go bars pre-positioned just out north of the path of the upper part of the X brace, then after positioning against go bar stops, simply reposition the others onto the X brace. I can also get a few of the lower go bars pre positioned too. Just do a dry run to make sure you have left room to place the X. Saves time when using HHG.

Chuck
Author:  bluescreek [ Wed Dec 04, 2013 6:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Using Go-Bars as stops for easier gluing.
I use this halo pattern ,. it locks me in and I can use it to mark the top to notch the lining.
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