1. Repairing Violin Cracks with External Cleats: No Top Removal Needed
( General » Repairs )

... a Clamping Strip: Position a thin strip of wood along the back edge and clamp it down for additional stability. Increase Pressure with Rubber Bands: Attach rubber bands to the end of the putty knife ...

2. Sheared Cello Neck
( General » Repairs )

... and screws. Fill their holes with wooden dowles Glue the two pieces together using rubber bands and a flat surface to glue to Make a mold that's strong enough to keep it together while I gouge out ...

3. Nak Tarhu
( General » Repairs )

... total—during shipping. Its unusual shape made it challenging to use traditional clamps as I would with violin family instruments. Instead, I found that rubber bands combined with shaped cleats worked quite ...

4. Cello Scroll Repair: Methods and Techniques | Expert Luthier
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... I believe it had been broken for quite a while. It would not line up on all three sides at the same time so I had to clamp one side at a time. Sometimes using rubber bands gives a little extra pressure ...

5. Various Methods for Clamping Broken Scrolls | Violin Repair Tips
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... use a combination of clamps, rubber bands, or string, depending on the scroll's shape and damage. Since every scroll is unique, finding the right clamping method is essential for a successful repair.  ...