Gibson LG-0 bridge

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Barry Daniels
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Re: Gibson LG-0 bridge

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You did a great job shaping those bridges, Paul. Freehand or belt sander?
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Paul Breen
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Thanks Barry. I use a spindle sander with a fence and clamped in place stops, a combination disc with 1" X 42" belt sander and hand tools. Replacements like these are always one offs, I don't have or use any special jigs, so it is mostly freehand work.
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Ryan Mazzocco
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Here it is. I finished it and the customer is very happy with their new BRW bridge, courtesy of our very own Barry Daniels. Thanks again for the blank, Barry!

I made the bridge oversized to completely cover the old footprint and then routed the saddle slot after it was glued on.
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Bob Francis
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Nice work!
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Paul Breen
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Re: Gibson LG-0 bridge

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Looks great Ryan.
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