A simple Bumble Bee Hive Part 1

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To build this simple Bumble Bee Hive the following tools and materials are required

Tools. Handsaw, hacksaw blade, cordless drill with screwdriver attachment or screwdriver, a silicon gun and silicon, ruler and marker pen.

Materials. 3 lengths - 400mm x 150mm x 13mm timber

3 lengths - 400mm x 100 x 50mm timber

1 length - 90mm x 20mm dia. plastic pipe

1 x 300mm plastic flower pot

1 x 300mm plastic lid (exterior ply could be used)

25 x 30mm screws,

Polypropylene wool

Method. When all materials have been cut to size begin by constructing base, then cut hole in pot through the lip to take the 20mm dia. pipe. Place nesting material ( poly prop wool) inside pot then turn pot upside down and screw on to base, the back of the pot being positioned approx 15mm in from edge of base. If the pot has a lip drainage holes will be required. The 20mm pipe is inserted into the prepared slot and silicon in position. A bead of silicon in then applied around the whole of the base of the pot where it meets the wood. Finally the lid is fixed into position by means of a screw down through the center.