Setch,
You ask " What makes me think the radius is wrong?" How do I know it is correct along the entire length of the fretboard? I understand they try to make nice guitars but it is still a factory, mass produced product.
You say "If the frets are well seated on the fretboard" "If" means unknown.
Yes, I am concerned about matching the fret radius to the bridge. When I set the bridge to a 430mmR, I would know this is correct. Why would I not want to make sure the entire fretboard matches this exact spec?
I think of it like this, when conducting an experiment, you can only have one varible. If I set the bridge to a certain radius I must make sure the fretboard matches before I think about leveling the frets. If I do not make sure the fretboard is the correct radius, then I have two varibles:
1) Frets are level or not
2) Fretboard is not same radius as Bridge
Is the ideal setup to have both match the same radius?
As I sand to match the radius, wouldn't that also level the frets?
To me, a tool that will last a lifetime is a minimal cost and a mere fraction of the cost of my guitar.
You asked "What do you hope to achieve by this work?" My goal is to perfectly or as near perfect as I can match the specified radius to both the fretboard/frets to the bridge as well as have all frets level.
Not trying to argue with you, just learning and debating with the minds of wonderful people this planet offers.
Thank You,
Monnie