"The Surf Front" Hand Sculpted Birdhouse

Materials:

scrap wood
1/4" metal tubing
aluminum flashing
copper tubing
1/4" and 3/4" wood dowels
primer
latex paint; blue, brown, red and white
paintbrush
latex caulking and caulking gun
sand
brad nails
screws
wood glue
copper paint
3/4" wire nails
1/2" wooden bead
band saw
scroll saw
hammer
safety glasses
flex shaft carving tool
sander
power drill
1/2" and 1" hole makers
square pliers
nail gun - optional

1. Sketch out the design of the birdhouse onto scrap wood.

2. Cut the scrap wood for the house using a band saw. Wear safety glasses. Two of the sides will have two pieces of wood to allow for a space for the stilts to sit and a small wood strip attached to allow for the removable bottom to sit. Cut the following pieces:

• Two peaked sides 4-1/4" x 12" tall at the peak
  
• Two 3-1/2" x 6" rectangle sides
  
• Two small 3-1/2" x 2-1/2" rectangle sides
  
• Two small 3-1/2" x 1" wood strips to hold removable bottom

3. Attach all sides and pieces together using wood glue and brad nails either with a hammer or a nail gun (figures A and B).

4. Cut the porch pieces including the steps, triangle wedge for the porch, and wooden dowels for stilts and interior hook support with a scroll saw (figure C). Attach the porch parts and wooden dowels with wood glue and brad nails (figure D).