Climbing Bear Birdhouse Pattern

Clever hinged leg design mounts harmlessly to eight inch diameter or larger trees. Our full-size pattern includes complete instructions. (18" tall)

Uses one package of both our 1" Brass Hinges (#BHNG1) and 1-1/2: Brass Hinges (#BHNG2).

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Wood:
one 1X12 x 84" long pine board

Tools: Table saw or circular saw and a band saw or scroll saw with a smooth non-chipping blade, Drill and 3/32", 3/16" and 1-1/2" dia. drill bits

Hardware:
Nails - One box, 3D 1-1/4" long, finish
Hinge - Two 1" x 1-1/16" brass plated (#BHNG1)
Eyescrew - Two 5/16" I.D. (#EYE3)
Screw - Three #8 x 1-1/2" long, flat head
Chain - Double loop steel chain, length depends on diameter of tree.
Flush Mount Hanger (optional) - One 1-3/4" x 1-1/2" (#FMH)

Supplies:
Transfer paper (#Carb), pencil & clear tape
Sand Paper - medium & fine grits
Wood Glue - exterior (#GLUETB3)
Wood filler - non-shrinking, fast drying for wood flaws
Paint brushes - 2", 1" and fine detail

Paint:
White water base primer (#PRIMQT) for a base coat and the
following suggested colors of Delta Craft paint:
#P2035 - Golden Vanilla
#P2505 - White
#P2506 - Black

Sealer:
High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for outdoor protection