Hi Guys and Gals
I have the bridge clamp and location tool on special . I am offering it to OLFers with free shipping for $65.
You set the scale length you need. It can work against the nut or the fingerboard. You have to be sure you set the scale length. I personally at .125(mediums) and .100 ( light) to the length. I found this will give you as good of an intonation as you can get. It is simple to use. I do use masking tape to mark my centers of the fingerboard to the top. I then set scale length and let the locator set into the saddle of the bridge. Double check your bridge for square. I am using the martin 3 degree of compensation.
Once I am sure that is where the bridge belongs I drill 2 3/16 holes through the 1st and 6th pin holes. I wax the brass posts so glue won't form threads . Rub it against a candle or such.
Now you bring the base up through the bottom and set the bridge over the posts. This will keep the bridge in perfect postion.
The lexan is placed over the bridge for the actuall clamping. Once this forms to the bridge you have all the clamping force needed for a perfect glue job.
Once the bridge is secured you can clean up the squeez out and place the wing attachment. Just set over the brass posts and use the knureled nuts to hold the upper plate as it puches on the wings. You won't need much pressure , just a snug and your bridge will be in perfect postion and perfectly clamped.
email me at tippie@epix.net . Again thanks
john hall
PS Lamce will be auctioning one of these off. so Bid often