To preserve the whole leg, cut it off at the joint, then set it flat against a wall, while placing wieght on top of it to hold it down, adjust how you want it to set, add some borax/salt to the top and let it dry, very easy. I have 2 sets downstairs right now that are ziptied to pieces of cherry keeping them flat so when they dry they will be able to stand up freely....can't wait till thier done.

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