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Laser Cut Gourd Birdhouse with Veneer Cut Out Bird Design
Information
Gourds are well suited to a variety of wild birds as a nesting home. This year I decided to make some attractive versions to spread around my nature reserve to provide them with the perfect setting to successfully rear their young.
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Instruction
Step1: Preparing the Gourd
Choose a suitable gourd with a diameter suitable for your machine head clearance and the bird's nesting space requirements. Clean and disinfect the gourd. Sand off any residual impurities and then sand with a fine grade sandpaper.
Step2: Cutting the Gourd and Veneer
Cut out the entrance hole to the gourd. Cut out the veneer. Cut out the protection to the entry hole. The position and diameter of the entry hole is according to the species of bird. The diameter in the included file is suitable for wrens. Other suggested diameters are included in the file according to the species of the bird.
A test array should be prepared to avoid over processing.
Step3: Painting the Gourd & Finalising the Decoration of the Gourd
Follow the instructions and suggestions included in the free downloadable file for painting and decorating the gourd. Glue on the protection of the entry hole. Glue on the veneer. Protect with a food safe protective varnish or epoxy resin suitable for outdoor use.
The gourd is now ready to be hung in a safe location.
