Fan fret build bridge placement

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My first fanned build so I'm kind of curious how the bridge placement is usually done. On a regular build I place the high e to the scale length point and call it a day, but on my 28-26" build, when I place the high string saddle to 26", the 28" saddle is at around 27.75" when all maxed out without the spring.

Do you think this will become a problem? I have an idea if need be I can swap the high strings screws for longer ones to get more reach.

Bridge is a 26 degree Hipshot.

EDIT: I was *just* able to get it to 26" on high e and 28" to the low string without the spring. Now the problem is that the low string won't be able to fit through unless I modify the saddle somewhat, but I guess I'll take it.
 
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I think that you are going to run into issues, Unfortunately you haven't considered the extra length for intonation which will add around another 8mm, maybe more if running large strings and low tunings
Would help to know how many strings and the perpendicular fret
 
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