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Note: Also available as a PDF File:BatBox Workshop.pdf
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The wood (6" x 1" x 1200mm) was obtained from Harlow Bros. It can be brought in 4m-ish lengths for around £7. They cut it down for free into three manageable lengths that would fit into my car. | The wood (6" x 1" x 1200mm) was obtained from Harlow Bros. It can be brought in 4m-ish lengths for around £7. They cut it down for free into three manageable lengths that would fit into my car. | ||
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| + | File:BAT BOX-WAG-2016.jpg|Plans from the [https://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/get-involved/how-you-can-get-involved/wildlife-gardening/how-make-bat-box Wildlife Trust Website] | ||
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==Method== | ==Method== | ||
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#Mark out the wood with a marker pen or pencil | #Mark out the wood with a marker pen or pencil | ||
#[[Table Saw]] to do the majority of the cuts. | #[[Table Saw]] to do the majority of the cuts. | ||
| − | #For the side pieces with angled tops, I used the [[Sliding | + | #For the side pieces with angled tops, I used the [[Sliding Mitre Saw]]. |
#Hand Miter Saw to do the 1mm deep bat ladder on the back piece. | #Hand Miter Saw to do the 1mm deep bat ladder on the back piece. | ||
#[[Cordless_Drills|Impact Driver]] to screw everything together. | #[[Cordless_Drills|Impact Driver]] to screw everything together. | ||
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File:Bat Box - Finished 1.jpg|The finished bat box | File:Bat Box - Finished 1.jpg|The finished bat box | ||
File:Bat Box - Finished 2.jpg|The finished bat box | File:Bat Box - Finished 2.jpg|The finished bat box | ||
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| + | ==Workshop July 2019== | ||
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| + | The workshop we ran in July 2019 involved making a Kent style bat box as advised by the Wildlife Trust. Here are the plans! | ||
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| + | <gallery mode=packed-hover heights=600px> | ||
| + | File:BATBOX1.PNG | ||
| + | File:BATBOX2.PNG | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | {{note|Also available as a PDF [[File:BatBox Workshop.pdf|Here]]}} | ||
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| + | Here are some pictures of the event: | ||
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| + | File:BatBox Workshop July2019 1.jpg | ||
| + | File:BatBox Workshop July2019 2.jpg | ||
| + | File:BatBox Workshop July2019 3.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 08:21, 12 July 2019
| Bat Box | |
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| Primary Contact | Danspencer101 |
| Created | 23/06/2019 |
| Completed | 23/06/2019 |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Workshop Activity |
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I had a go at making a Bat Box from plans on the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust website.
The wood (6" x 1" x 1200mm) was obtained from Harlow Bros. It can be brought in 4m-ish lengths for around £7. They cut it down for free into three manageable lengths that would fit into my car.
Plans from the Wildlife Trust Website
Method
The method of manufacture is as follows:
- Mark out the wood with a marker pen or pencil
- Table Saw to do the majority of the cuts.
- For the side pieces with angled tops, I used the Sliding Mitre Saw.
- Hand Miter Saw to do the 1mm deep bat ladder on the back piece.
- Impact Driver to screw everything together.
- Laser Cutter to engrave logos.
- Seal gaps with wood glue.
Gallery
Marking out the cuts
Marking out the cuts
The finished bat box
The finished bat box
Workshop July 2019
The workshop we ran in July 2019 involved making a Kent style bat box as advised by the Wildlife Trust. Here are the plans!
Note: Also available as a PDF File:BatBox Workshop.pdfHere are some pictures of the event:
