Bridge Making Jigs
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Cut Bridge stock to length
Trace outline from
pattern on blank
Rough cut outside
line on band saw.
After band saw cut
Apply doubleface
tape to back side.
Mount blank in
jig # 1
Route profile with
pattern bit. Profile can be any design
Closeup of
pattern bit.
Backside of
Jig # 1 Holes are
to locate bridge
pins 2 5/16"
spacing
for drilling bridge
pin holes. 2 dowels
locate fixture on
drill press table
bit. Chuck in drill press Hole on
bottom alligns
drill bit over pin.
bit pin on
drill press
fixture.
Drill pin holes by indexing pin to
holes on bottom
of Jig #1
Shaping ends
of bridge on
shop made
drum sander.
Rough shape top profile of bridge.
Jig #2 for routing saddle slot.
Mount jig #1
with bridge into
jig #2
to establish saddle length.
1/8" spiral down
cut bit in
Bosch trimmer.
slot
1/8" slot.
Honduran
rosewood bridge.
Ebony and bocote
laminated
w/epoxy.
Buck Bros. mini
plane $5.00 @
Home depot
Polished base on a
piece of plate
glass and buffed.
Sharpen and polish
blade. Makes nice
curls.
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