'cello 2 part 3

It's been a long time since I've posted but trying to get back in the grove. Most of my time in the shop has been working on the 'cello, smoothing the body and doing all the measuring and drilling for the strings and tuners as well as making the bridge.

Here is the neck in a rough state

This is the present condition. Fingerboard and nut are glued on. Tuners are in place, and the body is shellacked.

The bridge is a modified traditional design made to accommodate five strings. I split it out of a straight grained firewood billet.

 Tuners with cut-outs for better alignment on tail-stock

I drilled and placed brass threaded inserts in the back for the faux body to attach