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Gib, I'm not the best help for you, but I'll get the ball rollin' for you. Many past posts on the subject, but here's how I typically do it. I build my neck, glue the fretboard, prepare the box for the neck..really, I build the git, string it up, then start trial fitting bolt nuts and larger bolt bridges, or wooden bridges. I fit my bridges and nuts based on how the string-to-neck height initially appears (experience will hone your "eyeballing"), and play it. I can then use smaller or larger diameter bolts, or taller/shorter bridges to fine tune the action and sound.
I think you were asking "how high/low should I start?", and I'm sure there will be more precise starting points offered to help you. What I described is where I start, as every git I've made has been different. Build it, adjust it, play it. Works pretty well for me. Best of luck on your "trials".
String the box, tune it and start lowering bridge and nut, but wait a week or so before you lower the strings to dime and nickel as Oily described: maybe the angle of the neck changes a bit, maybe the soundboard sinks down a bit below the bridge.
About correct slotting check John Mackay's http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/nut-slots-with-principle....
Thanks everyone. this gives me a great starting point. Always good to listen to the voice of experience.
gib
Here's another useful link on setting the "Action Height" of the strings
http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_Resources/Neck_Building_and_Re...
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