These clamps are ideal for repairing cracks in stringed instrument tops and backs. Their low weight, which results from the aluminium clamping pads and thumbscrews, and their adjustable jaw opening allow a large array of applications in the restauration of stringed instruments.
The movable clamping jaw (1) can be easily set to the desired length. The clamping pad (2) is concave on one side and convex on the other and pivots to accommodate the exact contours of the instrument. The sliding jack screws (3) allow the crack to be leveled without the use of additional wedges. The double brass rods (4) are flexible and can be shaped to conform to the curvature of the instrument being restored. Brass jack screws with rubber padded plates. Clamping pads and thumbscrews made of aluminium.
Crack clamps with rubber jaws minimize slipping and possible damages to the fine edgework of the instruments. The use of rubber jaws makes this tool safe and even more usable for all precise restoration purposes.