Woodworking Basics: Building a Bluebird House with Kent Perdue

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... materials

Tools and Materials you need!
• Hand saw
• Drill
• 2 Small drill bits (one a little smaller, and one a little bigger than nails)
• Large drill bit (1.5 inches)
• Hammer
• Handful of nails( 1.5 - 2 inches)
• Square (any kind will work)
• 24 inch ruler or tape measure
• Pencil
• Safety glasses
• 1 x 6 wood board(lowes/Home depot, I'm using spruce)

Nice to have but not required: 
     • Miter Saw
     • Clamps

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Kent Perdue

Kent’s background in woodworking stems from early childhood, where in his mind, it was done out of necessity. He would create forts in the woods, rafts, and bows and arrows. These skills were learned from his father, also a craftsman, he saw value in the ability to work with his hands.

Skip 20 years and that brings you to current day where Kent has now attended Virginia Commonwealth University’s Craft and Material Studies program focusing in Woodworking and Furniture Design. After the University, Kent was chosen for a one year Resident Artist position at Arrowmont School of Arts...
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