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Step 1: Separate leg from turkey at knee where feathers end. Invert scaly skin down over joint and remove all tendons and expose joint. Drill 1/4" hole in joint.
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Step 2: Sharpen long end of rod and attach to drill as shown.
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Step 3: Proceed to drill rod down through leg bone and exit bottom of foot. Some bones in the foot may break, but don't be concerned about this; straighten if a deformity occurs. Once dry this won't be noticeable.
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Step 4: Grip rod and foam securely and bend rod to desired position (Depending on pose you have chosen).
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Step 5: Mix epoxy and fill in void in joint. Pull scaly skin backup over epoxy and reshape joint. Once epoxy sets up skin will be locked in place.
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Step 6: With hack saw cut tab end off drumstick.
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Step 7: Position drumstick on form (right and left are indicated). Run a 3" dry-wall screw through drumsticks and into form (there is plywood in both the form and drumstick). Move to desired running, walking or standing position. (If knee needs re-bent, now is the time before epoxy sets up). Don't forget to reshape joint if necessary.
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Step 8: Once final position has been achieved, lock drumstick in place with a second screw. Full instructions are supplied with each form.
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