I had this idea the other day while splitting wood, I found a round with a natural hole near the top of the cut. Figuring it would make a great wood duck entrance hole if I cut the front of the round off like a piece of lumber, keeping the hole and using the rest for the entire front of the house.
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The cut worked out well but the bark fell off in the process. I simply rounded up some scrap lumber I had lying around for the bottom, sides and back. For the top I used a piece of rough sawed black walnut for a more authentic look. I added a hinge to the top for easy spring cleaning. The whole process probably took an hour. I hope the ducks like it. I haven't hung it yet, but I will soon.
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The cut worked out well but the bark fell off in the process. I simply rounded up some scrap lumber I had lying around for the bottom, sides and back. For the top I used a piece of rough sawed black walnut for a more authentic look. I added a hinge to the top for easy spring cleaning. The whole process probably took an hour. I hope the ducks like it. I haven't hung it yet, but I will soon.
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