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 Post subject: Re: Martin Side Cracks
PostPosted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:36 pm 
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Hi Mike,
The Corian is not essential. The magnets I used were relatively small so the Corian was used to increase the surface area they would apply force to. I used 1/2 inch thick Corian and it worked O.K. with the magnets I had.
If you do decide to mount the 1/4 inch thick magnets in Corian blocks, I would thin the Corian to 5/16ths. This will allow you to add magnets to the back of the strip if you find you need more clamping pressure.
On occasion I have wrapped the cauls in plastic wrap. With it's short open time, sometimes I am sloppy with the hide glue and I want to avoid gluing the caul to the cleat which I am gluing to the side of the guitar. [headinwall]


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 Post subject: Re: Martin Side Cracks
PostPosted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:28 pm 
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Brazilian Rosewood
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First name: Mike
Last Name: O'Melia
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
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Well, it seems my source for magnets is rather expensive! 10 for 50$ or so. Is this the kind you all use?

Clay, I have a source for the Corian (cabinet maker) might as well as take advantage of it.


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 Post subject: Re: Martin Side Cracks
PostPosted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 6:48 pm 
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Brazilian Rosewood
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Location: Central PA
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/182044406789?h ... SwARZXmQx~
these should do the job

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