Dale writes: > WoW JD Have you used a go bar deck verses a fire hose press? I've > used both and find the go bar deck (I still have a very nice one)all though > possible and feasible with good results. However superior glue joints occur > > with the absolutely even pressure of air. Less glue applied to get glue > coverage in the joint and way less glue squeeze and clean up. Also the > setup > time and teardown time is less. ---As is the actual time to apply the clamps. > Physically go bars are more demanding and more dangerous ,Crack split oh > wow there is another rsoundboard dent to fix as the bar slides off . No more > ribs sliding around when the first go bar presses to the rib. See what I > mean? ---I'll second this big time - I've used go bars in my shop and hated them, and a pneumatic press at Dale's and can't imagine a better option. It is difficult to gauge/adjust the pressure of the go bars, and it changes with compression/bending of the deck or the overhead restraint. Air pressure is not only self-leveling, it is precisely measurable and finely adjustable. The air deck is also smaller, and the individual mating cauls make it easier to adjust the radius if you should so desire. Bob D
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