StewMac Acoustic Bridge Tools, Complete Set
Pro tools for better bridge repairs
For removing bridge plates, installing bridge plates and installing bridges on acoustic guitars. These tools make difficult bridge repairs easier and more profitable for professional shops.
Heat out an old bridge plate
Heat the 3-in-1 Caul to soften the glue holding the bridge plate. The caul fits over the plate, between the guitar's x-braces. Machine screws through the bridge pin holes keep it in position while the heat releases the glue. Work the bridge plate out using the Bridge Plate Chisel backed up by the Top Support Dolly. See our Acoustic Bridge Tools Instructions for details.
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 Bridge Clamping Caul evenly distributes clamping pressure across the acoustic bridge, working with one clamp or multiple clamps, like our Large Swivel Handle Clamp. The caul's shaped, padded underside conforms to the contours of most bridges. Add extra pressure at the bridge ends with the caul's built-in wing clamps. The 3-in-1 caul distributes the clamping pressure inside the guitar, and adjustable thumbwheels provide support at the ends of the bridge. Together, these cauls provide ideal contact above and below the bridge while gluing.
- Specifications, 3-in-1 Caul
- Size: 6.5" x 2" (165mm x 50mm)
- Shaped to fit X-braces; works on other bracing patterns too
- Machine screws and adjustment wrench included
- Drilled and tapped for a wide variety of bridge placements
- Removable handle for handling while heated Also sold separately
- Specifications, Bridge Clamping Caul
- Size: 5-7/8" x 1-1/4" (149mm x 32mm)
- Solid aluminum
- Rubber pads are non-reactive with instrument finishes
- Two hex wrenches included for wing clamps and index screws Also sold separately
- Specifications, Bridge Plate Chisel and Top Support Dolly
- 1" wide hardened steel chisel
- 3" wide non-scratch polyethylene dolly
- Comfortable grips on both tools Also sold separately
