Finally got it down and really wanted to share this! I've spent the last week working on some jigs to help me replicate some of Tommy Davies Bridges(mostly for my own use), and the results are pretty good. The angle of the saddle needs a little adjustment but otherwise, I am pretty happy with it. I will do a few more this week and start comparing materials. This first one is Maccasar Ebony(on the left, Tommys Rosewood bridge is on the right), but I have blocks of Ziricote and Rosewood to get into as well.
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Do u have pics of ur jigs/process?
thanks
After that, I made something to clamp the bridge in place while the saddle is routed with a raised panel bit. I got the idea for this from Polack Guitars. They have a very short clip on IMGUR, showing how they route the saddle. This one takes some practice but its worth it. I get the perfect angle and width of the saddle and then finish it off on the belt sander. Hope that explanation, along with the pictures, makes sense.
Cheers