Chamfering bridge feet after fitting

[George700DL]

I apologize if I'm bringing up an old topic. Do you ever soften the edges of the bridge feet after fitting it? I did that, because even with slight tilt (such as reversing string pull toward the fingerboard), the sharp edges can put a dent in the soft spruce. So I ran a 220 grit sandpaper around the edges, with another pass over the sharp corners.

Any issues with this?

George

[forester]

haven't seen the edges done,but have seen many toe and heel tops knife chamfered. i believe most people shoot for crisp clean lines and corners, what you might call part of the appearence group.

[George700DL]

Originally Posted by forester

haven't seen the edges done,but have seen many toe and heel tops knife chamfered. i believe most people shoot for crisp clean lines and corners, what you might call part of the appearence group.

Absolutely - I used carving chisles all around the bridge - I like the crisp look also. The bottom edges of the feet is what I softened - I saw the potential of those sharp edges digging into the top eventually due to the pull of the strings/subsequent re-straightening.

[bigolbassguy]

I accidentally 'chamfered' the feet of an otherwise perfectly fitted bridge during a moment of daydreaming at the drum sander. Does that count? :}

[George700DL]

Originally Posted by bigolbassguy

I accidentally 'chamfered' the feet of an otherwise perfectly fitted bridge during a moment of daydreaming at the drum sander. Does that count? :}

You daydream at the drum sander? I daydream at the table saw...

[bigolbassguy]

Originally Posted by George700DL

You daydream at the drum sander? I daydream at the table saw...

I hope you wear a cup.