The bridge

After having done the end pin, I started fitting the bridge. The bridge is quite tall so I need to remove a lot from the feet, other wise the heart comes too close to the strings. The bridge really should be fitted after the sounds post is in place. Which it isn't. That's why I will only go so close. The thickness of the bridge is actually already pretty close. I think I will only thin the upper part to ~2.5 mm but other wise leave it as is. At least until the cello is varnished. My plan now is to get the first sound out, make sure I don't need to open the cello again. And after that varnish and finalise the fitting of  the sound post and the bridge. Not sure if this plan makes sense.  But anyways, I will now do what I can, then meet with Pekka again to put the sound post in and get his feedback and help with the rest and then varnish. Hopefully soon! My plan still is that the cello will be finished this year.