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lip slot... because we are not using jigs or fixtures, in the name of accuracy, I like to use a small square and carry the mark from center across to the mark on the plug for the lip slot... by cutting the slot prior to removing the square ends, it allows for a square and level cut ..
at this point we could move on to cutting off the square ends, but i find when I'm using the square ends that if i put the plug back into the lathe , I can use this to hold my plug for installing the belly weight and for final sanding.. so, install a 4 gram belly weight into the 3/8" hole and fill with some 5 minute epoxy putty, it comes in a stick and all you need to do is pinch off a small piece and mix the twp colors until they are one.. ( I use Elmers 2 part wood repair when I have several plugs) once the putty is dry, you can do your final ( rough) sanding with #220....
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