Summary: Router Jig Setup: Utilized a router jig for precision cutting and maintaining parallel sides on an ebony blank for the pyramid-style bridge. Accuracy and Measurement: Emphasized accuracy through the use of precision measuring tools and double-checking marks before drilling or routing. String Spacing and Design: Employed a Stuart MacDonald string spacing rule for marking out bridge pinholes, crafting a bridge design slightly wider than Martin's for a steel string instrument. Assembly Technique: Used masking tape and super glue to firmly hold small parts together, facilitating precise cutting without the need for clamps. Finishing Touches: Detailed the process of refining the bridge's shape with chisels, files, and scrapers, followed by extensive sanding and polishing, resulting in a finished product ready for installation and setup.
Thanks very much for this video and I am very grateful that you took the trouble to make it. I`ve just made my first pyramid bridge, something I`ve been wanting to try for some time. After building a copy of your diamond jig I got perfect results at the first attempt. I had a Stewmac bridge to use as a pattern but made my bridge a little wider as you suggested. If anyone fancies having a go at this the Stewmac website pyramid bridge section gives a diagram with some useful dimensions.
This is great, I am making a pyramid bridge for the Martin 1-18 like steel string I am making. you might consider using a cheap honing guide like the Robert Larson (~$12-16), on a progression of sandpaper grits to make the triangular facet on the ends of the bridge. That’s how I was taught to make the facets on the ends of classical bridges.
The angle is a function of how wide your bridge is and height of the pyramids so I would advise drawing a plan and building the jig to suit. (Make the base perpendicular to the slope of the pyramid, whatever that might be). In my case it was about 73 degrees.
Fantastic jig my friend. You can stand it up and get the ends too. Also you could get the inside bevel also with a top bearing bit and a jig modification. But thanks for a great start and ideas. Travis
@@tommypetraglia4688 Yes end grain can be easily routed taking multiple light climb cuts using a sharp bit. The end should be done first then the sides of the pyramid.
twoodfrd, I'll be making your tray to cut a slot. Thanks for the simple design. When you cut the slot, did you tilt the bit part way in and cut the length of the slot then lower it all the way and cut to the full depth? That's what I understood but I'm not sure. And what specific bit do you use? Thanks for ALL the videos.
The compensation set-back is known, and I know where I'm going to put the bridge. If I'm accurate with the placement it works just fine. With a 1/8" saddle there's some room to move the string take-off point.
@@brianstai8239 you can use the fret calculation computer on the StewMac site to figure it out. Most of my steel strings have the same scale length so I have a jig set for that. In repair it's just as easy to plot and rout the slot after its glued to the soundboard.
Gorgeous Work. Do you ever consider doing a custom order for a replacement bridge almost identical to the one you did here? For if so, I may be interested in your services for a fee. For I have an old beat up martin where the bridge is pulling up and aside from pulling up the bridge itself looks in bad shape from some previous apparent work. I'm trying to carefully remove the old bridge, but so far I can't seem to find a replacement to match the exact hole spacing dimensions of a replacement. However it does look very similar to the one you made on this video.
Hi! I'm repairing a parlor, a german one. Mine come without bridge but still has a nut and I'd like to make a new bridge, pyramid style. Which measurements should I take to have it in relation with the nut? Many thanks
Justin Saji it is similar to every steel string guitar bridge you will see - about 152mm long by 27mm wide by 8mm high. I encourage you to find a plan online or design your own.
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Man that bridge came out absolutely perfect!
Wow! That bridge is so handsome. I love the thought and creativity that went into the jigs and processes.
Man, that is just beautiful work.
Summary:
Router Jig Setup: Utilized a router jig for precision cutting and maintaining parallel sides on an ebony blank for the pyramid-style bridge.
Accuracy and Measurement: Emphasized accuracy through the use of precision measuring tools and double-checking marks before drilling or routing.
String Spacing and Design: Employed a Stuart MacDonald string spacing rule for marking out bridge pinholes, crafting a bridge design slightly wider than Martin's for a steel string instrument.
Assembly Technique: Used masking tape and super glue to firmly hold small parts together, facilitating precise cutting without the need for clamps.
Finishing Touches: Detailed the process of refining the bridge's shape with chisels, files, and scrapers, followed by extensive sanding and polishing, resulting in a finished product ready for installation and setup.
I'm here from the future to say exemplary as usual. Just wait to see your future exquisitry (?)
That, is a thing of beauty.
Your video's are extremely enjoyable to watch & learn from ! Thnx
Nice little jig, super nice looking bridge! Thank you very much
A WORK OF ART TED!
Just love the glow of polished wood. Beautiful work.
Brilliant! Thanks a lot for this excellent video!
What a beautiful piece of craftsmanship.
Stunning. Beautiful workmanship.
I like your material you use for your your gigs.
Always simple ideas towards great solutions! Thank you!
That ended up absolutely beautiful !
Beautiful job!
Absolutely stunning work! Your patience knows no bounds 👌
Beautiful work Ted. You are an amazing craftsman but you make it look so easy! Thanks for posting videos of your work.
Magnificent!
Beautiful
Looks fantastic. I want to feel it. Wood is a fantastic material. Great job.
Amazing craftsmanship! You mentioned "Stew Mac". I watch his UA-cam channel all the time. Learning a lot.
You are the reason guitar was invented, thank you kind sir.
I think I just witnessed the building of the pyramids. Amazing amazing work.
That really is a thing of beauty!!!! :)
Fabulous work, it looks a million dollars.
Beautiful work, Ted! 👍
Thanks very much for this video and I am very grateful that you took the trouble to make it. I`ve just made my first pyramid bridge, something I`ve been wanting to try for some time. After building a copy of your diamond jig I got perfect results at the first attempt. I had a Stewmac bridge to use as a pattern but made my bridge a little wider as you suggested. If anyone fancies having a go at this the Stewmac website pyramid bridge section gives a diagram with some useful dimensions.
Well done video instructions. Thanks.
That's a really nice job, well done.
I watched a video by Adam Savage where he noted he was a fan of your craftsmanship. He’s so very right.
just the video i needed, love your jig for the pyramids, was the angle 70 degrees, thnx, paul
Very, very nice.
Beautiful bridge! I may be making one like it soon for an old Washburn.
Well tought and beautiful finnish
Nice work.
Love the sheen of ebony
Thanks for the CA/tape trick. Way better than the woodturner’s trick of gluing paper between the piece and sacrificial block!
thank you nice bridge. question please what is the angle you put on the router jig for the bone blank .
This is great, I am making a pyramid bridge for the Martin 1-18 like steel string I am making. you might consider using a cheap honing guide like the Robert Larson (~$12-16), on a progression of sandpaper grits to make the triangular facet on the ends of the bridge. That’s how I was taught to make the facets on the ends of classical bridges.
Artwork.
Thanks for doing this ---- On the jig for cutting the diamonds (2:54), what's the degree for the back fence?
The angle is a function of how wide your bridge is and height of the pyramids so I would advise drawing a plan and building the jig to suit. (Make the base perpendicular to the slope of the pyramid, whatever that might be). In my case it was about 73 degrees.
great work wondering if u have plans on the jigs u use
Beautifully done, where can I see your guitars?
Fantastic jig my friend. You can stand it up and get the ends too. Also you could get the inside bevel also with a top bearing bit and a jig modification. But thanks for a great start and ideas. Travis
Routing ebony end grain?
@@tommypetraglia4688 Yes end grain can be easily routed taking multiple light climb cuts using a sharp bit. The end should be done first then the sides of the pyramid.
This is like the only channel on UA-cam that never has dislikes...and if they do, it was probably a cat walking on a laptop that accidentally left it.
twoodfrd, I'll be making your tray to cut a slot. Thanks for the simple design. When you cut the slot, did you tilt the bit part way in and cut the length of the slot then lower it all the way and cut to the full depth? That's what I understood but I'm not sure. And what specific bit do you use? Thanks for ALL the videos.
one of few vids with absolutely no haters dislike..!man this is art!!!!!! may i ask,in your first jig what is the angle for the saddles slot?
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Hey Ted, how did you know the saddle slot angle without the bridge on the guitar? Thanks!
The compensation set-back is known, and I know where I'm going to put the bridge. If I'm accurate with the placement it works just fine. With a 1/8" saddle there's some room to move the string take-off point.
@@twoodfrd Known for each brand of guitar or is there a general angle that you use? Thanks!! Appreciate it
@@brianstai8239 you can use the fret calculation computer on the StewMac site to figure it out. Most of my steel strings have the same scale length so I have a jig set for that. In repair it's just as easy to plot and rout the slot after its glued to the soundboard.
Gorgeous Work. Do you ever consider doing a custom order for a replacement bridge almost identical to the one you did here? For if so, I may be interested in your services for a fee. For I have an old beat up martin where the bridge is pulling up and aside from pulling up the bridge itself looks in bad shape from some previous apparent work. I'm trying to carefully remove the old bridge, but so far I can't seem to find a replacement to match the exact hole spacing dimensions of a replacement. However it does look very similar to the one you made on this video.
Hi! I'm repairing a parlor, a german one. Mine come without bridge but still has a nut and I'd like to make a new bridge, pyramid style. Which measurements should I take to have it in relation with the nut? Many thanks
I have a complaint! Make more videos!!
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do you make these for sale.
Would you be able to give me the measurement of the bridge, the depth and the measurement of each cuts. An instruction will be great.
It's up to you to decide the dimensions of your bridge- just draw it out so it looks right to you and measure the angles.
what's the spacing between each sections? Can you please tell me the dimensions that you use because i don't have any idea.
Why wouldn't you make them more pyramid shaped?
Do you take on orders for pyramid bridge.
What is the length of the bridge? I want to make the same.
Justin Saji it is similar to every steel string guitar bridge you will see - about 152mm long by 27mm wide by 8mm high. I encourage you to find a plan online or design your own.
Looks like tempered chocolate!
I hope you save all the Ebony dust.
Sexy is the right word!
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