RobF -> RE: Spool clamp rod length for flamenco guitars? (Jul. 8 2020 21:49:07)
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Solera thicknesses can vary and 85mm is on the thin side for the dimensions. For example, a typical Santos style might be 94mm at the end block and 88mm at the heel. Not to say there aren’t thin guitars out there, but do you really want to be locked into this? I think trying to maximize the number of clamps you can get out of the rods you have available is a false economy. You could potentially be putting yourself in the position where you make a pile of clamps that offer limited usage or no practical use, at all. Why not just buy another rod or two or settle for less clamps? If you size them properly you won’t have to worry about the solera thickness as much, as it won’t be tied to the need to work with undersized clamps. I’d beef up the depth of the dowels, too. And add some cork. As far as solera goes, there’s no one answer save that you want it to be stable. Two 3/4” (18mm) sheets of hardboard or plywood glued together to give ~1.5” total would do the trick. Best,
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