Tools and materials I propose:
In this video I make a simple but fun bird door knocker out of spruce wood. You can make it easily with a few basic tools.
First of all I made a rough prototype to see if the whole thing worked.
I then cut my lumber to length using a hand saw and a miter box.
I wanted to remove a little bit of material from the sides and I used my block plane for that.
Then I designed the bird shape. To cut it you can use a bandsaw, a scroll saw, a fret saw. I used a hand saw and a chisel. I then used the spokeshave, a file and sand paper to refine it. When ever I could, I used the belt sander.
I then drilled a few necessary holes.
I shaped the sides and all the pieces and then drilled the holes needed. I predrilled pilot holes and screwed the side pieces in place.
I made a small wooden ball on the lathe but you can buy a ready made one.
I then used my carving knife to shape the birds back a little bit more.
After I sanded everything I painted the bird with latex paint. I applied two coats from each colour.
As an axle I used a nail which I cut to size and epoxied it in place.
I added the string and my little bird was ready.
I am really happy with the way it came out. But that was it. See you soon with a new project video.
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