I have made 7 bridges from blanks. I have to say, honestly, of all that I have done during my project violin a year ago and to replacing several "Standard" items on a cheaper Chinese violin, the Bridge is the hardest of all to get right.

The tapir and somewhat beveled edge, the graduated height across the top, keeping the strings the proper height and spacing from the finger board - across - the entire length of the strings. Then there's the footing contour and the Media taken off at the hip,waist and shoulder. I think, unless you just take a stock blank and "rough" cut your best go - then be done, you may find it worth the $35 to just have a Luthier complete it. Of course, it seems easy enough, and it is if you just want a string holder, but there's ALOT going on between the string rests and the face plate of your instrument.

Just some food for thought. Whatever you decide, I hope it turns out great. Post what you find and what is sounds like.