Simple and Easy Bird House
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Simple and Easy Bird House
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The title says it all ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Supplies
- Half a log of wood about 7 inches tall, does not need to be exact
- Wood glue
- Bandsaw
-Drill
- 1/8 inch bit
- 1.25 inch bit
- Rope
- 2 Clamps
Sawing Out the Roof
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mark out a line about 1 to 1.5 inches of the edge a saw it of using the bandsaw. it'll take some time as the wood is pretty thick, take your time
More Sawing
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saw off both ends, about an inch away from the edge
Hollow Out the Centre
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hollow out the center leaving 1 inch thick walls with a bandsaw. the not-needed chunk of wood can be thrown away or if not, use in a different project.
Sealing the Blade's Entry and Exit
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fill the gap with wood glue and then use clamp it together.
Sealing
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use the ends from step 2, glue them back on with wood glue, and clamp.
Hole for the Birds
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using a 1.25-inch drill bit, I drilled a hole at the front.
Add Roof
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Attachment of roof is done here with wood glue, if you would like to, you could use high grit sandpaper to make it smoother.
Add Rope
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add the rope under the roof to hang it
Hang It on a Tree
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that's about it, hope you like it