Butterfly houses provide butterflies shelter from the weather and are a safe place for them to escape hungry predators. They help to attract and keep butterflies around your yard and garden. Butterfly houses also make an interesting addition to your outdoor space. Added plus—they are easy to make with Proxxon tools.
Supplies and Equipment that you'll need:
- ¾" pine board cut to pattern measurements
- Butterfly House pattern
- Proxxon Table Saw FET
- Proxxon Bench Drill Press TBM 115
- Proxxon Scroll Saw DS 460
- Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/E
- Wood glue
- Clamps
- Small nails
- Two hinges
- Mounting hardware of your choice
Let's make the Butterfly House:
- Cut all boards to the measurements given in the Butterfly House pattern using the Proxxon table saw.
- Adjust the table saw's angle stop and cut the angles on the tops of the side pieces.
- Change the blade angle to 20° and cut the tops of the front and back pieces to match the angle of the side pieces.
- Transfer the slot pattern to the front panel.
- With the bench drill press, drill a pilot hole to accommodate the scroll saw blade.
- Cut out the slots using the scroll saw.
- Glue and clamp the bottom and back pieces together.
- Glue small branches and twigs to the inside back and side pieces. Hold the branches in place with painter's tape until the glue dries.
- Finish gluing the front and side pieces in place. Place a couple small nails along each side to reinforce the glue.
- Attach the roof with two hinges.
- Mount your butterfly house with hardware of your choice depending upon where you will hang your butterfly house.
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| Carole |
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