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Step 4Afix Face Plate to Gourds
Next is mounting the face plates to the gourds themselves.
To do this, make seven (three for the head and four for the body) tabs out of 1/2 inch scrap wood.
Grind each to fit the inside contour of the gourd and flush to the edge of the gourd.
Glue the tabs to the inside of the gourds and clamp them in place.
Let them set overnight.
The next day, center punch each of the tabs.
On a paper template locate and mark each of the center punch dimples.
Transfer those markings to the faceplates.
Drill and countersink those holes in the faceplate.
Screw the faceplate to each of the gourds.
Using a belt sander grind the edges of the faceplates flush with the sides of the gourds.
During this entire process make reference marks on the edges of the face plates and gourds.
The marks keep the faceplate and gourd in alignment.
To do this, make seven (three for the head and four for the body) tabs out of 1/2 inch scrap wood.
Grind each to fit the inside contour of the gourd and flush to the edge of the gourd.
Glue the tabs to the inside of the gourds and clamp them in place.
Let them set overnight.
The next day, center punch each of the tabs.
On a paper template locate and mark each of the center punch dimples.
Transfer those markings to the faceplates.
Drill and countersink those holes in the faceplate.
Screw the faceplate to each of the gourds.
Using a belt sander grind the edges of the faceplates flush with the sides of the gourds.
During this entire process make reference marks on the edges of the face plates and gourds.
The marks keep the faceplate and gourd in alignment.
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