Beth - please don't smash it in the mouth ala Tony!
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Bridge mistake |
So I got ahead of myself and glued the bridge on a uke project before drilling the holes for strings. I've attached a couple pics. The options I'm considering are making it a pin bridge.... If so, do I need to thin the pin area before drilling and countersinking? I'm not sure I can get a decent break angle over the saddle if I just drill it as is. Second option might be to just drill 1/16" holes where pins would go, and basically have the strings go through the bridge/top/bridge plate the same way a pin would...I guess it would be a pinless bridge. Finally, if there were a way to clear the lower 4" of body, I could still place the string holes as originally intended, like a classical tie-block. Thanks for the help! |
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| Author: | Trevor Gore [ Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge mistake |
You could try one of these methods. |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge mistake |
You can get extra long drill bits down to 1/16". http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=sr_rd ... 11&ie=UTF8 |
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge mistake |
do you have a dremmel ? Mine has a flexable attachment that you can mount a drill bit in and drill those with no problem i bet . |
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge mistake |
Terence Kennedy wrote: You can get extra long drill bits down to 1/16". http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=sr_rd ... 11&ie=UTF8 Available 8" in lengthI believe |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge mistake |
Beth - please don't smash it in the mouth ala Tony! Alex |
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge mistake |
Those long bits will work. Wud, I did try the flex shaft on my Dremel outfit and the handle is too large without a long bit. Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. |
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge mistake |
Todd, that is exactly what I will do. I was worried about stiffness and accuracy with a long bit. .25" ID tubing seems small to accept the shank, but it obviously worked for you. Thanks for another great mini-tut. I appreciate the time everyone took to read and respond! |
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge mistake |
Sweet Idea Todd .. Include that Tut in the Jigs subforum , Im sure many will try it as well . ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge mistake |
Cool Todd, great idea. |
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge mistake |
Todd's jig worked like a charm! The only part that wasn't smooth was when I superglued my finger to the apparatus. Luckily, I keep a big can of acetone in the shop (not my first rodeo). I now have string holes in the bridge...thanks again, Todd! |
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| Author: | grumpy [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge mistake |
Sweet! |
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| Author: | Tony_in_NYC [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge mistake |
Shoulda punched it. |
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