How to make a Saddle Slot Routing Jig

A simple and precise jig for cutting the saddle slot on a acoustic guitar bridge
Free pdf here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1Hm5O...
The jig fits the Precision Router Base from Stewmac and you need to adjust some measurements if you have another Router Base.
See the Router Base here:
www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools...
The music is me playing on my homemade Baritone Guitar.
See the build video here:
• Acoustic baritone guit...

[@CMRWoodworks]

Just letting you know I used your plan to make this jig and it worked out great on my first guitar! Thanks so much for posting this video!!

[@AndersWestfall]

Hi Chris.
Thank you and congrats on you first build!

[@cassgascoigne]

Won me, I just finished a 3/4 acoustic & I need to re-slot so I shall be making one of these. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@petervanrooij2181]

...and the guitar sounds beautiful. Good jig, I'm gonna make one.

[@ryanybos]

Thank you for the pdf and of course for passing on your work and info Anders. Baritone looks amazing sir.

[@sculptureshard377]

Beautiful music, nice rich tone

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks😊

[@camdesjardins]

Nice job !!

[@markmelville6670]

Thanks for this. I was in near depression trying to figure how to deal with this. LOL

[@dull1313good]

Thank you so much

[@chiptait]

Thanks!

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks😜

[@toneconsultant]

Genius

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks Mister!

[@cristianherrera7502]

Hello, I've been wanting to do something handmade for a long time to be able to groove, I was able to find this video and it was very helpful. Consult, what size drill is used for the slot? 3mm flat or another measure?

[@AndersWestfall]

Hi Christian. Yes, i used a 3mm carbide bit in this video. I sometimes also use a slightly smaller bit (2.38mm / 3/32"). It depends how thick a saddle you want.
The most important is that it has a flat top, so the bottom of the slot is dead flat and has full contact to the saddle.

[@glenlivingstonegl]

I can't seem to find anyone that talks about the actual angle as best I can figure it's about 4 to 6°

[@AndersWestfall]

Hi Glen. The angle can vary from guitar to guitar and I find it difficult (and not precise enough) to calculate it. So I find the perfect intonation point for the two outer strings and draw a line.
When the saddle is in place I fine tune the intonation for every string.

[@joshredinger8566]

Notice that when this is printed it is not to actual size. Would be useful to know how much it needed to be enlarged to be actual size.

[@AndersWestfall]

Hi Josh.
It varies from printer to printer, so i print, measure and adjust printing size. It usually takes 2-3 times😊

[@manuelpachuca4222]

♍️🤘📐🎶

[@robertfitzgerald3432]

Give angles please.

[@AndersWestfall]

The angle Can vary from guitar to guitar and various scale length.
See my answer below to a similar question 😊

[@bonzo5944]

Why didn't you put any dimensions in the video? Would have made things a lot easier. I did a lot of guessing.

[@AndersWestfall]

I didn’t measure anything. The bottom part needs a hole that is bigger than the bridge and the top part should fit your router base😊