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Someone mentioned in Hesh's "Made a Bridge" thread that they would like
to see some bridge jigs. I thought it might be better to start a new thread
since that one was getting long.

I think many people would benefit from seeing John How's setup - which
can be found in the OLF Jigs and Tools section.

Mine is much less elaborate - but is that way out of necessity. My pinless
bridge design requires me to do things a bit differently. Here is a link
to a walkthrough of the process on my website:

http://www.fayguitars.com/guitars/workshop/bridge.htmlBrock Poling38874.9020717593

Simon,
I like the way you make your bridge. I want to try a pin-less bridge some day. I always liked it on my Ovation.

I don't use any jigs.   I can make one of these in about 45-60 minutes.
Here is a bubinga bridge I made.
I start with an AutoCad print out of my design.
I cut out the bridge blank and attach the design with spray contact cement.


Then I band saw off what I can....

....and then jig saw the smaller curves....

Next I drill the holes. I center punch on the cross mark for accuracy....

Then I band saw off much of the extra on the wings.

Then I set a fence on my drill press to sand the curves into the wings.


Next I mark the bottom of the bridge with a white pencil and sand the radius on the bottom.



All that is left to do is sand the 16" radius on the top, chamfer the holes, remove some of the bulk off the back, break (soften) the edges, sand and polish.



SteveS38874.9577893519

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Good stuff!

Thank you both.

Jeff

Great stuff guys!

Steve: I like it! Nice stepped photos! Thanks!!

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Yes, that was great...thanks Steve. I "think" I could do everything except for the AutoCad part...don't have that software or the skill to use it.
Bill Greene38875.3188425926

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Steve

Wondering how you will do the saddle slot?? Great shots and approach to making this task simple. Appreciate it.