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HOW TO MAKE A DIY BIRD BOX 1. Measure & mark a line 420mm from the end of the pine timber. Clamp securely and cut along the line using a circular saw. Note: This piece will be the base of the box. 4. Measure & mark a line at 185mm from the end of the remaining pine. Using a set square draw lines at a 45° angle from each end of the line to create a pitched roof. 7. Measure & mark a line 330mm from the end of the oak dowel. Clamp securely and cut along the lines using a circular saw. 2. Mark a line 185mm from the end of the remaining pine timber. Clamp securely and cut at a 45° bevel. 5. Clamp your workpiece securely and make two cuts along the 45° angle lines using a circular saw. 8. Measure and mark a line on the sheet of plywood at a distance of 300mm from one edge. Clamp securely and cut along the line using the circular saw. 3. Mark another line 185mm from the 45° end of the remaining pine timber. Clamp securely and cut at a 90° bevel. Note: These two similar pieces will be the sides of the box. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to create a second identical shaped piece with the remaining pine timber. Note: These pieces will be the front and back of the box. 9. Make multiple cuts at 50mm widths, making sure to secure the workpiece after each cut. Note: You should have 10 pieces at 50x300mm for your roof slats. 420mm 185mm 45° 45° 330mm 185mm 90° 185mm 45° 50mm 10 Pieces 185mm 45° 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut 300mm • Drill Driver, Circular Saw, Staple / Nail Gun & Detail Sander • 76mm Hole Saw • 12mm Spade Bit • 20mm & 32mm Brad Nails • 80 Grit Sandpaper • Wood Glue • Paint, Stain or Varnish • 1pc: 184 x 1800 x 19mm Pine Timber • 1pc: 12.5mm Oak Dowel • 1pc: 810 x 1200 x 3mm Plywood • 2pcs: Material Clamps • 45° Set Square & Pencil • Safety Gear
Transcript of w • 12mm Spade Bit HOW TO MAKE A DIY • 20mm & 32mm … · panels with glue and 32mm brad nails....
HOW TO MAKE A DIY
BIRD BOX
1. Measure & mark a line 420mm from the end of the pine timber. Clamp securely and cut along the line using a circular saw.
Note: This piece will be the base of the box.
4. Measure & mark a line at 185mm from the end of the remaining pine. Using a set square draw lines at a 45° angle from each end of the line to create a pitched roof.
7. Measure & mark a line 330mm from the end of the oak dowel. Clamp securely and cut along the lines using a circular saw.
2. Mark a line 185mm from the end of the remaining pine timber. Clamp securely and cut at a 45° bevel.
5. Clamp your workpiece securely and make two cuts along the 45° angle lines using a circular saw.
8. Measure and mark a line on the sheet of plywood at a distance of 300mm from one edge. Clamp securely and cut along the line using the circular saw.
3. Mark another line 185mm from the 45° end of the remaining pine timber. Clamp securely and cut at a 90° bevel.
Note: These two similar pieces will be the sides of the box.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to create a second identical shaped piece with the remaining pine timber.
Note: These pieces will be the front and back of the box.
9. Make multiple cuts at 50mm widths, making sure to secure the workpiece after each cut.
Note: You should have 10 pieces at 50x300mm for your roof slats.
420mm
185mm
45°
45°
330mm
185mm
90°
185mm
45°
50mm
10 Pieces
185mm
45°
1st Cut2nd Cut
300mm
• Drill Driver, Circular Saw, Staple / Nail Gun & Detail Sander
• 76mm Hole Saw• 12mm Spade Bit• 20mm & 32mm Brad Nails• 80 Grit Sandpaper• Wood Glue• Paint, Stain or Varnish• 1pc: 184 x 1800 x 19mm Pine Timber• 1pc: 12.5mm Oak Dowel• 1pc: 810 x 1200 x 3mm Plywood• 2pcs: Material Clamps• 45° Set Square & Pencil• Safety Gear
13. Place the back panel underneath the front panel, ensuring the edges are aligned. Secure workpieces using a clamp and then drill a hole through the front panel and half way through the back panel using a 12mm spade bit attached to your drill driver.
10. Now that you have finished all your cutting, you should have all 16 pieces shown here.
16. Attach the front panel to the base and side panels with glue and 32mm brad nails.
19. Continue to fasten the roof slats onto the bird box with 20mm brad nails. When you get to the last slat, make sure it aligns nicely over the edge of the slat on the opposite side of the roof to prevent rain from entering.
14. Run some wood glue on the bottom face of the back panel and align with the end of the base workpiece, ensuring the 12mm half depth hole is facing inward. Clamp in position, then fire four 32mm brad nails with your staple / nail gun from the bottom to secure.
11. Grab the front panel and draw a center-line down the entire workpiece. Mark a point 100mm from the bottom and then 60mm up from that point.
17. Place a small amount of wood glue in the 12mm holes in the front and back panels. Insert the dowel through the front 12mm hole and into the hole in the back panel.
Note: You may need a hammer to tap into position.
20. Use the detail sander to smooth any rough corners and remove pencil marks.
15. Fasten the two side panels to the base and back panel with glue and 32mm brad nails, making sure that the 45° beveled edge matches the angle of the back panel shape.
12. Secure your workpiece and using a 76mm hole saw on your drill driver, drill a hole all the way through on the top marked point.
18. Position the first roof slat with an overhang from the lower 45° angled edge. Fasten into position with two 20mm brad nails.
Note: It’s a good idea to trial the placement of the roof slats prior to nailing to get even overlapping.
21. Apply some paint, stain or varnish to protect your bird box from rain and sun. Congratulations, you have created your very own DIY Bird Box! Make sure you send us any pictures of your creations #ozito_diy
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Base
2 x Sides
Front
BackD
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10 xRoof Slats
12 x 32mmBrad Nails
22 x 20mmBrad Nails
16 x 32mmBrad Nails
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2 x 20mmBrad Nails
4 x 32mmBrad Nails
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