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Cut the trousers from purple heart.

On a scrap piece of 3/4"-thick wood, trace the head portion up to the line where the beard overlaps the suit. (Do not trace the hanging portion of the hat or the pom pom.) Cut along the inside of the traced line at a 30° angle, and glue to the bock of the head so it is not visible from the front. (This will provide more support to the head section.) Align the lower edge of the head support piece with the top edge of the suit and glue in place. (The beard and pom pom of the hat should lay flat on top of the suit.)

Let dry. Place the piece on 1/4"-fhick plywood and trace the entire outline. For the head area, simply trace the head support piece. Cut along the traced line a I a 30° angle to create the backer board and glue in place. (There will be no backer board behind the hanging portion of the hat.)

Round all the suit pieces using the oscillating spindle sander The eleclro-file was very handy for sanding the inside of the belt buckle.

Apply a natural stain to the Santa and let dry. Apply a clear finish coat of choice. Attach a hanger, and display. Happy Holidays!

For questions concerning this project send a SASE to: Dorin Liles, 252 Saw St., Shirley, AR 72153: website: www.dorinswoodwortcs.com jjy^

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