Quote Originally Posted by GreyFloyd View Post
H. Which way should these be inserted into the lower bridge piece? Does the 'closed' end with the bevel go into the bottom piece and if so should I attempt to screw it in or tap with a mallet (it is very difficult to screw it in without damaging the thread if I hold it with a set of pliers). It's a very tight fit.
You will see that the open end is in fact an allen screw. you can use an allen key to screw the posts into the part of the bridge that sits against the body. the bridge with the saddles just slips over the posts.