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I've used sacrificial spreaders. wood alone with slots cut near each other on opposite sides almost half-depth each. When you're done, reach in and break the spreaders and take out the now-short pieces of wood. Worked nice the one time I used them.

I concur with John about adjustable molds. I have one of Ken's MegaMolds, and used it on four bodies. Lots of setup and fussing, but other features add value (sanding pivot, ability to control complementary neck angle). But not good for building rims.

I do have spreaders, did not think about using them. Since my mold was just made out of that pink foam stuff, I wasn't thinking it would hold up to much if any pressure. I ended up deforming it a good bit with my wooden wedges. I think the real problem is that I thought I was aligned better than I was in the dry fit. Realized I was in trouble when glueing. I'll keep on with this guitar, it's in the "it is what it is state now". Thanks for all the inputs.

Roy