The second, I did not use any other size bit, only a 3/8 bit, so there might be some bees that might not be able to live here. The spacing is important, so I kept them far enough apart, but the overall layout doesn't really matter to the bees nor to me. The first, I did not make any kind of markings as to where I wanted the holes, I just drilled in a more or less organized fashion. Now, there are a few things I chose not to do here. For something this size, a minimum of 16 holes seems good. ![]() The split log took a bit longer since it's some kind of semi-hardwood, but I eventually got it done. I drilled down as far as I could with the bit and my press, which was around 3-4 inches. An electric hand drill would work as well, but I found my drill press to be much more suitable. Now it's time to drill the holes, which is half of the project in itself. Sand paper, if you want it to look nice.A good hand saw, if that's all you have, will do. ![]()
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