New Dreadnaught

[Kevin Sjostrand]

What I am thinking is as long as the bridge remains securely glued down I don't think the repaired crack would or could " come apart" or lead to the bridge coming unglued.
Certainly if you're feeling unsure then I'd suggest making another one. Maybe better safe than sorry.
Consider it practice making a bridge. 😁

[John Reid]

Been thinking about it all night. I even took a scrap piece from this same block, cracked it cleanly and CA’d it back together. The joint wasn’t that strong and broke pretty easily.

So, I’m going to make another one today. This one will make a good template.

Yup. More practice.

[Stray Feathers]

Well, keep the pieces - you might get an end graft or some heel caps out of it, if that's any consolation. Bruce W.

[John Reid]

Yeah, I now have a nice template for bridges. I used it to help make the new one this afternoon.

I hope to glue it on tonight.

On to the next thing…

[Kevin Sjostrand]

Perfect

[TEETERFAN]

Sweet! Love the little inlays.

[Diane Kauffmds]

Beautiful bridge

[John Reid]

Well, here it is!

Strung it up yesterday. Seems to play well, and I like the sound so far.

Learned a lot from this build. Translation: Had to fix a lot of problems and screw ups.

This morning, I went to cut the ends off the strings, and ended up cutting on the wrong side of the post on one string. Just one more goof.

Haven’t really finish the finish yet. Tried wipe on poly this time. I have A LOT to learn. Wanted to get a few coats on so I can take it on a trip. When I get back, I need to sand back some and try to get a better at it.

Can’t wait to start the next one.