Very easy to build diy birdhouse, pieces cut from a cedar fence picket. This makes a great building kit for classroom projects or an afternoon craft with beginning woodworkers.
Also check out our traditional cedar birdhouse plans here.
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Dimensions
Dimensions for modern birdhouse plans
Preparation
Shopping List
1/2 of a cedar fence picket measuring 5 1/2" wide x 1/2" thick
1 1/4" nails or screws wood glue suitable for exterior applications and oily wood
Cut List
Cut from the cedar fence picket the following:
- 2 – 5 1/2” x 5 1/2”(top/bottom)
- 2 – 5 1/2” x 4 3/4” (sides)
- 1 – 5 1/2” x 5” (front)
- 1 – 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” (back)
Instructions
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Finishing Instructions
Preparation Instructions
Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth.
It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
Project Type
Room
Comments
Tsu Dho Nimh
Tue, 04/02/2013 - 13:59
How to clean it
If you attach the back with screws, you can remove the back and clean out the old nests.
Also, the size of the house and hole is CRITICAL for some birds. This one, as built,. is too small for almost any birds - they prefer them taller.
http://www.woodworkersguide.com/2009/04/27/a-bird-house-specification-c…
David Samollow
Wed, 04/06/2022 - 08:47
Also, don't forget to add…
Also, don't forget to add drain holes to the bottom so the baby birds don't drown if water from rain gets in.