StewMac 3-In-1 Acoustic Guitar Bridge Caul

For gluing bridges and removing/installing bridge plates — The 3-in-1 Bridge Caul performs three critical jobs for repairing acoustic guitar bridges and bridge plates. This versatile tool was invented by Todd Sams, head of StewMac's tool development team.Heat out an old bridge plate — Heated on a hotplate, the aluminum block retains heat to soften the glue. Machine screws threaded through the bridge pin holes hold the caul tight while the heat does its work. The detachable hand grip lets you get the hot caul in and out of the guitar body safely. Use a bridge plate chisel to remove the bridge plate.Install a new bridge plate — The 3-in-1 Caul is a perfectly shaped for gluing a new bridge plate. It covers the plate with a strong, uniform pressure. Machine screws through the bridge pin holes draw the caul firmly up against plate — no clamp needed. The included hex wrench tightens the caul in place.Glue an acoustic bridge — The caul fits between the x-braces inside the guitar, providing uniform clamping pressure. Raise the adjustable thumbwheels until they contact the guitar top for support at the ends of the bridge. Use with our StewMac Bridge Clamping Caul (sold separately) for ideal contact above and below the bridge while gluing.SpecificationsSize: 6.5" x 2" (165mm x 50mm)Shaped to fit X-braces; works on other bracing patterns, tooMachine screws and adjustment wrench includedDrilled and tapped for a wide variety of bridge placementsRemovable handle for handling while heated

• The 3-in-1 Bridge Caul performs three critical jobs for repairing acoustic guitar bridges and bridge plates
• To heat out an old bridge plate, the aluminum block retains heat (from a hotplate) to soften the glue, and the detachable hand grip lets you get the hot caul in and out of the guitar body safely
• To install a new bridge plate, and to glue an acoustic bridge, the caul fits between the x-braces inside the guitar, providing strong, uniform clamping pressure
• Drilled and tapped for a wide variety of bridge placements
• Comes with two pair of machine screws and a 5/64" hex wrench