Bird+House

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 * Bird House**
 * Objectives**
 * **To learn how to determine correct length of pieces using a tape measure**
 * **To learn how to determine correct length using a technical drawing**
 * **To learn how to accurately cut wood using a miter box**
 * **To learn how to drill holes using a cordless drill and drill bits**
 * **To learn how to assemble a project using nails and screws**
 * Procedure**
 * 1) **Using a tape measure, mark the lengths of the sides and bottom**
 * 2) **Using a tape measure, mark the lengths of the front back and roof pieces**
 * 3) **Cut the pieces using the miter box**
 * 4) **Using a combination square mark the front and back 45degree angles for the foor slope and cut on the miter box**
 * 5) **Measure the side pieces from the sill to the reveal line (this will be the short point of the 45degree angle)**
 * 6) **Layout and drill holes for the two different sized holes on the front**
 * 7) **Remove ¾” of material from the edge of one of the roof panels using the block plane**
 * 8) **Sand all the parts prior to assembly**
 * 9) **Assemble the bottom and sides using 5d galvanized box nails**
 * 10) **Attach the front and back**
 * 11) **Nail the front and back roof sections together and screw to house using 4 drywall screws**