I will be making a mason bee hotel with mostly power tools. This project could be done with hand tools. Here is a list of materials:
1/2 inch cedar board of at least 4 feet by 6 inches, wood glue, nails or nail gun,
hand drill , clamps, 3 screws for attaching to post, wood logs and bamboo of different sizes
Box dimensions in inches :
backer board 12 x 6 or larger
2 sides 4 1/2 X6 with 45 degree angle on tops
floor 4 1/2 X 4 1/2
roof (1) 4 1/2 X 6, (1) 5 1/4 X 6