Woodwork: a birdhouse
A birdhouse is a great first woodworking project. With the right measurements, it makes a home fit for a great tit or a pied flycatcher.
You will need
- Unplaned board (approx. 20 mm thick, 150 mm wide, 1.5 m)
- Saw
- Drill and hole saw (32 mm for a great tit)
- Nails or screws
- Hammer or screwdriver
- Tape measure and pencil
Steps
Choose the wood
Use untreated board. An unplaned surface helps the chicks climb.
Measure and saw the parts
Drill the entrance hole
Assemble the walls
Attach the floor
Make an opening roof or wall
Hang the birdhouse
Clean it every year
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