Dutch Windmill Birdhouse Pattern

Our Dutch-themed windmill birdhouse will add a touch of whimsy displayed on a shelf inside your home or it can be used outside as an actual home for your feathered friends! This fun-to-make project measures about 7" wide x 12" tall.

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Dimensions: 7" w x 13" t x 6 3/4" deep

Wood:
one 10 3/4" x 22" x 1/4" thick plywood (#FPLY4)
one 5 1/2" x 9" x 5/32" thick plywood (#FPLY)
Assorted pieces of pine
four 1/4" dia. x 1" long wood dowel
one 7/32" dia. x 1 1/8" long wood axle (#AXLE1)

Tools:
bandsaw, scroll saw or jig saw with a smooth cutting non-chipping blade
electric drill and 1 1/4", 1/4", 7/32" and 5/32" dia. drill bits

Supplies:
sandpaper-medium & fine grits
wood filler-non shrinking, fast drying for wood flaws
glue-wood working glue for outdoors

Paint:
white water base primer for a base coat (#PRIMQT)
P2068-Christmas green
P2069-wedgewood blue
P2083-fire red
P2098-tomato spice
P2459-crocus yellow
P2477-denim blue
P2505-white
P2506-black

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