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Products July 2025: Howard Core C-crack clamps

2025-06-20T09:10:00

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A new products for repairing cracks in instrument plates

The new C-crack clamps from Howard Core are used when repairing cracks on detached plates, particularly in situations where the luthier wants to avoid applying pressure to the plate edges. The clamps are designed to apply pressure only around the crack region. Each clamp can be screwed to the desired opening size to fit the instrument correctly. They can be used on violins and violas…

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