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Start rounding the feathers using the oscillating spindle sander.

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Tip each of the feathers with mahogany. I found it was easiest to glue each tip into place as I cut it. First, make sure there is a good fit. Then, attach the mahogany tip using wood glue, and add a small drop of super glue to serve as a "clamp" until the wood glue has dried.

Place the entire piece on l/4"-thick plywood and trace the outer edge. Cut along the traced line at a 45° angle, and glue the plywood info place.

Trace and cut out the oak for fhe base. Cut out the footprints and fit with yellow heart. For the shell holes, use a 3/4" forstner bit to drill I /2" deep into the oak base where indicated on the pattern. Sand the oak base and lightly round the edges. Glue the tail feathers and body to the oak base.

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Cut the USED shotgun shells at 1-1/2" from the brass end. Lightly sand the cut end to fit the hole. Insert fhe shells into the holes, using a small amount of glue fo secure. Glue fhe combination head, throat, and neck piece into piace. Let dry.

Apply a clear coat of your finish of choice. Glue the glass eye info place. Let dry, then apply a hanger fo the back. Hang and enjoy your turkey beard holder (and good luck filling it up!).

For questions concerning this project, send a SASE to: Darin Liles, 252 Sam St., Shirley, AR 72153; websife: www.darinswoodworks.com ^