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Violin Viola Lining Clamp Kit - 50 Clamps
$160.00

Why These Clamps?

  • Smooth Operation. Nylon screws provide a smooth easy operation, gentle on the fingers.

  • Light Tension: Simply finger-tighten—no screwdriver or wrench needed

  • Even pressure distribution: Kit includes backing material to spread pressure across the entire lining for a no-gap-seam. Backing material is placed to protect the outside of the rib.

  • Reusable Backing Material: The backing material is reusable again-and-again because instrument glue will not permanently adhere to the backing material. It can be custom cut for a perfect fit.

  • Small and Light Weight: Clamp is aluminum with a nylon screw.

Directions

  1. Cut the backing material to length to trace the outside of each rib-bout. Each bout should have it's own piece of backing material. The backing can be cut with stout scissors or a chisel. A permanent felt-tip marker can be used to label the backing pieces.

  2. Position the backing material to protect the outside of the rib from clamp marks. If using a finished lining, additional backing can be used on the inside.

  3. Tighten by hand until snug—finger tight is sufficient

  4. Do not over-tighten: Excessive force can damage the instrument or the clamp!

Kit Includes

  • 50 Clamps

  • 5ft Backing Material

  • Packaging Size: Cardboard Tube 3.5 in x 5 in. (width x height, cylinder)

Violin Viola Lining Clamp Kit - 100 Clamps
$300.00

Why These Clamps?

  • Smooth Operation. Nylon screws provide a smooth easy operation, gentle on the fingers.

  • Light Tension: Simply finger-tighten—no screwdriver or wrench needed

  • Even pressure distribution: Kit includes backing material to spread pressure across the entire lining for a no-gap-seam. Backing material is placed to protect the outside of the rib.

  • Reusable Backing Material: The backing material is reusable again-and-again because instrument glue will not permanently adhere to the backing material. It can be custom cut for a perfect fit.

  • Small and Light Weight: Clamp is aluminum with a nylon screw.

Directions

  1. Cut the backing material to length to trace the outside of each rib-bout. Each bout should have it's own piece of backing material. The backing can be cut with stout scissors or a chisel. A permanent felt-tip marker can be used to label the backing pieces.

  2. Position the backing material to protect the outside of the rib from clamp marks. If using a finished lining, additional backing can be used on the inside.

  3. Tighten by hand until snug—finger tight is sufficient

  4. Do not over-tighten: Excessive force can damage the instrument or the clamp!

Kit Includes

  • 100 Clamps

  • 5ft Backing Material

  • Packaging Size: Cardboard Tube 3.5 in x 7 in. (width x height, cylinder)

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