Preparing the bridge

20140821
I also prepare the bridge for installing.
The channel between the saddle block and tie block is deepened.
The tie block was also thinned to reduce the weight
Finally the marquetry inlay for the tie block to the bridge was glued using CA glue.
Final weight was reduced to 22.2g from a hefty 28g or so.

Thinning the overall thickness of saddle block and tie block

Deepening the groove between saddle block and tie block.

Thinning the tie block

Shaping the rear part of the saddle block

Shaping the front part of the saddle block

Gluing the marquetry the MOP piece is acting as stopper to align the inlay

Glue and clamped.

Level the protruding part of the marquetry tie block inlay

Final weight is 22.2g

20140909
Next I drill the bridge holes.
The holes were marking using a white tape for easier visibility
I bought a mini drill press earlier which is perfect for this job.
Now it's much easier to drill the holes and all are perfectly aligned.
The final weight ends up about 21.9g

Setting up the drill press

Side view

Drilling the holes

All drilled

Final weight is 21.9g