Dragon Birdhouse Woodcraft Pattern

This comical Dragon Birdhouse climbing up your tree is sure to bring in the compliments!

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 our 1" Brass Hinges (#BHNG1); 1-1/2: Brass Hinges (#BHNG2): 5/16" ID; 11/16" Shank Length Eyescrews (#EYE3) and Flush Mount Hanger (#FMH).

More Info

Dimensions: 18" tall

Wood:
one 1X10 x 96" long pine board

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

Hardware:
Nails - One box, 3D 1-1/4" long, finish
Hinges - Two 1" x 1-1/16" brass plated (#BHNG1)
Four 1-1/2" x 1-1/2", brass plated (#BHNG2)
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:
#P2015 - Purple
#P2042 - Pumpkin
#P2057 - Quaker Grey
#P2065 - Apple Green
#P2081 - Fuchsia
#P2484 - Black Cherry
#P2504 - Yellow
#P2505 - White
#P2506 - Black

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