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Step 11. Make two roof panels: one measuring 3/4" x 6-1/2" x 10" and the other measuring 3/4" x 7-1/4" x 10". Fasten the boards together with glue and nails along peak, and then secure to tops of gables with glue and nails.

nails. Also, you might consider adding a short section of wood to the top of the roof for a chimney.

Finally, I just installed a couple of small screw eyes into the ends of the peaks of the roof, tied on an old, weathered length of cord, and hung the birdhouse outside.

This project was a lot of fun to design... a great project for the Wonder-Cut™... and everybody loves it, including the birds.

For questions concerning this project, send an SASE to: Dirk Boelman, PO Box 701 Platfeville Wl 53818. Email: dirkdraws@CenturyTel.nef ^

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Step 12. Use the full-size pattern from the pull-out section to make two gable ornaments from 3/4" material. (As indicated in the pull-out section, the gable ornament pattern is made up of only the gray scale areas.) We used a contrasting wood: however, these parts could be stained or painted instead. With the birdhouse upside down, install the gable ornaments about 3/8" in from the outside edge of the roof panels. Fasten to roof with glue and clamp together until dry. (You can also drill pilot holes and install a couple of small nails or screws to hold the ornaments in place.)

Step 13. Just below the door opening, drill a hole and insert a small branch section to serve as a perch for our feathered friends. If available, attach a few wide sections of tree bark to the roof panels with glue and small

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