Uke bridge

[vandenboom]

The uke bridge in the pic is (Cooktown?) ironwood that I received with a uke kit a few years ago and I retain to copy.
The scalloped ends appeared to have been done with machinery but I don't think I can do that on ironwood with a router. So I always do the ends by hand (chisels, scraper, sanding) but am not always 100% satisfied with the end result.
The radius of that scallop is about 3/16".
Just wondering what to do differently to get a result that matches the original.

Thanks. Frank.

[vandenboom]

Can't drop the image file in for some reason???
Add the jpg as an attachment but it disappears after I submit. Any suggestions??

[kiwigeo]

Can't drop the image file in for some reason???
Add the jpg as an attachment but it disappears after I submit. Any suggestions??

Hank, email me the jpeg and I'll upload it. Ive PM'ed you my email address.

[vandenboom]

Yep - image corrupt. Got it this time.

[kiwigeo]

Ok that's great Frank...I could bring up the image on my viewer but the forum software didn't like the file.

[kiwigeo]

Suggestions to get that nice tight radius curve in your bridge wings. I'd drill a 3/6" hole through the bridge blank using a forstener bit before cutting out the meat from the wings and then tidying up with files and sandpaper. It's a method commonly used to make pyramid bridges.

[vandenboom]

Of course - knew there had to be a way. thanks Martin.

[kiwigeo]

Of course - knew there had to be a way. thanks Martin.

Another option is to file the channel with a small diameter rat tail wood file.