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Shadow the cat is ready to welcome the birds in your backyard to stay in his birdhouse. Maybe he is welcoming them to his belly. Either way, this is a fun project.
It is cut completely from 1/4" thick Baltic birch plywood. I used Titebond III water-resistant glue and small brad nails to ensure it can handle the weather. After the exterior paint cures, I will add three coats of spray acrylic inside and out.
Even with the waterproof glue I still added small brad nails for extra holding power. The box is assembled with slot and tab construction for extra strength.
I cut the hole 1.5" in diameter. That should handle many of the smaller backyard birds.
This is an easy-level project. None of the cuts are difficult and there are few interior cuts. It is basically a simple box with a cat glued on the front. The most difficult cuts are the slot and tab joints. Check their fit before you apply the glue. It is best to undercut slot and tab joints. You can always take a little more off if they are too tight.
My wife, Patty said this project is cruel and that I am warped. She might be right because I am looking forward to getting a photo of a bird's head sticking out of the cat's mouth. 😿
The photos look like the birdhouse is floating. The paint was still tacky and I did not want it to get paint in my light tent. It is just propped up on a small dish.
I used a simple rotating door for the clean-out access. Make sure the screw does not go all the way through. The birds could be injured so be careful.
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I have enjoyed my friendship with Stephen Dinesen for a few years now. Stephen is the owner of Bear Woods. I have watched him expand his product line with his customers in mind. If you have not visited Bear Woods in a while you may be surprised to see all the new products. Head on over and take a look.
I like doing business with people I feel I can trust. When I recommend a tool or supply item I want to know that you will be treated like a valued customer. That is absolutely what happens at Bear Woods by Stephen and his staff.
I have several of Bear Woods products in my shop and they are all quality tools. I own the Pegas scroll saw, a high-speed carving tool, a great shop stool, several of the Pegas blade chucks, Thousands of Pegas, and Niqua scroll saw blades, clock inserts and movements, hardware, and wood products. I even had the unique Pegas band saw in my shop for a while. It is impressive. They sell two-part epoxy that I have a gallon of in my shop. I have not used it yet but everyone tells me it is quality epoxy. Look for future projects using epoxy.
I mention all of these products because I have been pleased with all of them. Stephen absolutely does not stock any poor-quality products. When he is not knowledgeable about a product line he goes to the experts and learns.
One more thing that makes me happy to work with Stephen is his dedication to charitable efforts. He knows the importance of giving back to our community.
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