Now take a piece of sharpened brass tubing, either 3/8" or 1/2" depending on how good you feel about it. I use 3/8", but I would recommend 1/2" the first time around.

GENTLY turn the sharpened tube with the outer edge aligned in the center of the 1/8" fuse side and cut away the 1/4" stringer until you get to the floor. DO NOT cut through the floor. Now just take a blade and scrape the plug of wood out. The 2 in front are a little different, see pic.

Do this at all 6 hard points, then cut a disc of 1/2" hardwood dowel to fit into the hole you just cut. If it's slightly taller that's fine. Epoxy them in place making sure you have a good bond all the way around, and wipe off the excess epoxy. Allow this to cure FULLY and then sand flush with the fuse bottom.