I've been following some local hockey games over the last few years and during intermissions I usually do one of four things, i.e., go for coffee, chat with seatmates, stretch my legs or sketch my next plan for a birdhouse. (I know, I gotta get a life).
"How about a 'tiered roof' model?" I asked myself recently while two Zambonis made their rounds. I replied, "Draw it up." I had about 12 minutes left on the clock.
["I plan to cut the sides at 7 degrees"]
["Yup. The roof slats will be properly spaced"]
I cut, painted and assembled two birdhouses over the last two days with peaked rooves cut at a 45 degree angle. My impression is that the next pair will look better cut at a 31.5 degree angle and that contrasting colours of cedar will look better than paint.
That's just my impression but I'll likely know more by Friday, after the next hockey game.
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