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    This project provides instructions for building a simple birdhouse using a pine board, nails or screws, dowels, and following measurements on an included drawing. The project can be completed by children ages 3 to preteen and involves measuring and cutting pieces from the board, drilling holes, assembling the house by gluing and installing parts, then sanding and painting.

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    This project provides instructions for building a simple birdhouse using a pine board, nails or screws, dowels, and following measurements on an included drawing. The project can be completed by children ages 3 to preteen and involves measuring and cutting pieces from the board, drilling holes, assembling the house by gluing and installing parts, then sanding and painting.

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    Kids Project - Birdhouse

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    stelyn1000
    This project provides instructions for building a simple birdhouse using a pine board, nails or screws, dowels, and following measurements on an included drawing. The project can be completed by children ages 3 to preteen and involves measuring and cutting pieces from the board, drilling holes, assembling the house by gluing and installing parts, then sanding and painting.

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    This project is simple enough for 3 year olds, yet can work for children up to preteen years.

    Materials needed:

    1 x 8" pine board 6' long 6d nails, or 2" finish head screws 3/8" dowel 2 1/2" long

    Step 1: Measure and draw the 7 different pieces on the 1 x 8" pine board. Follow measurements on drawing below.

    Step 2: Cut out pieces

    Step 3: Measure for holes in front and back panel. Drill 1" hole in top of both panels. Drill 3/8" hole as marked for perch in front. Diamond shaped front door has 4 sides that are 1 1/2" each. Measurement for center point for all these holes is shown on drawing to right. For diamond shaped front door, draw pattern then drill 1/4" holes in each corner. Cut between holes to create opening.

    Step4: Assemble...glue in perch...install small eye hook at top of roof, one inch in from each end for cord or chain hanger. Step 5: Sand smooth and paint as desired.

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