How Do You Build A Japanese Pagoda Birdhouse?
Looking for a fun and challenging project to help pass these drab winter months? If you are a woodworking hobbyist, give yourself a real challenge and build an elegant Japanese pagoda birdhouse. The term “pagoda” refers to a tiered tower with multiple eaves–a style of architecture common in Asia and associated with Buddhist tradition. Japanese pagoda birdhouses mimic this architecture style and have multiple levels and eaves. Study pictures of Japanese pagoda buildings and birdhouses to be found among the resources listed for this article, to orient yourself with this type of architecture. Measure 2″ x 16″ square, and 9″ x 12″ square pieces of plywood, then mark and cut them using the electric saw. The two large pieces will be the base of each level of the birdhouse, and eight of the 12″ pieces will form the walls of two nesting boxes. Cut the remaining 12″ piece diagonally into four triangles, which will serve as the roof. Select four 12″ pieces for the front and back of the two nest
