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Hi, I'm Stephen Evans.
We're at PegLeg Studio , and today we're building this cute
little bird house, which is a fun project for the whole
family.
So let's get started.
You will need just a few tools for this project.
We'll leave a full list of tools and materials
at the end of the video.
We will build our birdhouse out of a single six foot 1"
by 12" cut into seven pieces.
First up, cut a 5" by 7" piece for the bottom
of the birdhouse.
The walls are made from two 5 by 5 and 1/2 inch pieces.
For the front and back panels, cut two 7 and 1/4 by 11 and 1/2
inch pieces.
You'll need two pieces for the roof.
One side will be 9 and 1/2 inches.
The other side is 8 and 3/4 inches.
They both have a 31 degree cut on one end.
Together they will create the roof's peak.
To make that angle cut, adjust the bevel gauge
on your circular saw to 31 degrees.
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Finally, cut the 1 and 1/2 inch perch from a 3/8" wood dowel.
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When it's all cut out, the front and back have five edges.
Mark 1 and 1/8 inch from each side
of the bottom of the board.
Mark 5" from the bottom up each side.
Find the center point of the top edge and mark it.
Connect all of these points with lines.
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Cut along the lines with a jigsaw or circle
saw, and do this on both panels.
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Time to create the entrance.
On one of the panels, measure 5" from the bottom,
and mark your entrance spot.
Make sure it's horizontally centered.
Using a 1 and 1/2 inch hole saw on your drill
for your birdhouse entrance.
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OK, we are going to put this birdhouse together.
And you could use a hammer and nails,
or I prefer to use a pneumatic nailer or power
nailer for assembly.
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Now we're going to attach the roof.
Run a thin line of wood glue along the front and back edges.
Place the roof pieces so the beveled edges
create a point at the top of the roof.
Then nail the pieces together.
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To install the perch, mark a spot
centered 1" beneath the opening on the front panel.
Use a 3/8" drill bit and drill a 1/2" deep hole.
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Dab some wood glue, and place it in the hole.
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Once the glue has dried, use an orbital sander
to smooth any rough edges.
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Now give your birdhouse some personality.
Paint it.
Stain it.
Customize it any way you'd like.
I'm going to paint this green.
It's a good idea to paint birdhouses green or brown
to help them hide from predators.
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When you are ready to build your own birdhouse,
here's a full list of the tools and materials you will need.
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Good luck, and thanks for shopping at The Home Depot.