Thom is a true gem of a guy with very extensive experience and very importantly emotionally intelligent to know….. he does not know everything…. i greatly enjoy working w him. Per my comments about the screw down Brinkmann clamp, strongly suggest you try Fraz similar but not identical design… for me, night and day sonic improvement.
Also, another vote for experimentation…. it tends to sort out the know it alls from those who are on a life long learning path…..
My best to all