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Old 06-27-2018, 05:33 AM
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Default crashed guitar repairs - Pneumatic jack?

So, I've started the repairs on my 'crashed' guitar. ( refer to my earlier thread about the wall hanger breaking) - BTW, I am still awaiting word back from the company on that issue.
Anyway - I have most of the back splits and cracks re-glued. The thing that's giving me problems is the fact that most of the damage is way down in the lower bout. Where my hand can't quite get to....so I guess it's tool time!
I want to put a fairly long patch across the back, in an area where several splits were close together. Somewhere I have seen Pneumatic jacks for use in instances like this. I think that would be just the thing - I could place it, then just pump it up. no worries about it moving as I try to reach in and tighten it.
Any ideas where I can source something like this? I know I've seen them somewhere.
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Old 06-27-2018, 05:49 AM
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I use scissor jacks for most back repairs.







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Old 06-27-2018, 06:16 AM
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Those would work, but are there extension wands available to tighten then more remotely? Are those the ones StewMac sells? Like I said, somewhere I've seen a Pneumatic jack that works like those do, but uses a small bulb to pump them up. Either will work I guess, I just like the idea of a pneumatic jack for some reason.
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Old 06-27-2018, 06:20 AM
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Yes, think stewmac sell them, they also have a flexible handle that’s about 6 inches long that can be fitted.

Pneumatic gives no sensory feedback to how much pressure is being applied, so use with caution if you go down that path.

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