It is time to finish Delrene's Tenor. Last night I placed the bridge in its proper place (no easy task), glued and clamped the fretboard to the Soundboard.
This morning the Peghed tuners got screwed and glued in place and this is beginning to look like a uke.
Next, using a spare string, I marked where the 1st and the 4th strings would need to enter the bridge behind the saddle. then with a sharp awl, worked a small hole to guide the drill bit.
Now carefully measure the distance between the awl marks.
 It measures 1333 |  |
It measured 1.3. divide that by 3 and you have 6,13 as the width between the strings.
Now mark that on the bridge and it is time to drill the holes for the strings.
Once again it is time to use the old, gentle hand drill. You are using a tiny thin drill bitt just a hair larger than the string, and in this very delicate place you want complete control. The drill bit goes into the mark pre-made with the awl, and you drill through the bridge and its walnut mate glued exactly below it.
More tomorrow- stay tuned.
More tomorrow- stay tuned.
