How to Build a Birdhouse Under $3.00

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3 жыл бұрын

Ryobi 10" Sliding Compound Miter Saw: amzn.to/3x19QG2
This video demonstrates how to build a simple, sturdy, and attractive bird box that will last for years to come!
Supplies:
(1) 6 Foot Privacy Fence Plank
(1) Hinge (For roof)
Scrap Shingle Optional
Tools:
- Miter Saw
- Nails
- Glue
- 1 1/2" Butterfly Bit
- Drill
- Tape Measure
Cuts:
15" (Dog Ear End)
7 1/4" (Front)
4"x4" (Decorative Bezel)
10" - 7.5" (Sides, Cut at Angle)
7 3/4" (Roof, Ends Cut at 25 Degrees Parallel)
Bottom length to be determined by your preference*
If you have any questions or comments about this build, please them them in the comment section below.
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Пікірлер: 58

@justinwest3804 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! Awesome design and cheap too! Very easy to accomplish

@philparrish6914 Жыл бұрын

NEVER use pressure-treated lumber for birdhouses or bird feeders. It contains toxic chemicals that will harm the birds.

@TheWendyJohnson Жыл бұрын

100% true! This is the worst kind of wood you could possibly use for any kind of animal structure.

@Lincoln-ht2dv Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing.

@trentcecrle73 11 ай бұрын

I also agree, but Cedar pickets would work fine

@adolfosoriano1425 2 жыл бұрын

Just learn how to build a bird’s nest …a hobby I found joy and thanks for making my retirement life awesome ❤️

@WesleyAllenNC 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it worked out for you. Enjoy your retirement!

@cb048copel2 Ай бұрын

Belo trabalho, os pássaros agradecem

@markmiller-summer473 Жыл бұрын

Wesley, here we are two years down the yellow brick road and your instructional video is as informative as the day after your editing. This video was the most useful and understandable than any that I have viewed. Tomorrow I am going to run - well, drive - to my local Home Deeps and purchase at least six dog-ear pickets. I setting the alarm now!

@josephchampaign2683 23 күн бұрын

Hi Wes. When you were assembling the birdhouse, I noticed you used Titebond Original Wood glue. That is not an exterior grade glue. You should use Titebond III. It is an exterior grade Waterproof glue. I like your design. Nice job.

@TroyFutureExpat 3 жыл бұрын

Looks simple and easy and the bird houses look good. Thanks for sharing. Fellow Taco owner.

@larrystone5749 Жыл бұрын

Great build thx for sharing enjoyed it

@RasmusOlsson-zn8br Ай бұрын

This Is Great. But Can You Please Make A Bird House And Put A Bird House On Powerlines

@brucehansen5413 4 ай бұрын

Nice build.I like the way you explained the vent for air flow and the holes for drainage. Many KZfaq bird house builds don,t include that. However pressure treated lumber is not recommended

@stgrock4148 2 жыл бұрын

Cool looking B-house, easy and simple.

@WesleyAllenNC 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! Yeah it’s a pretty neat little project, and cheap..

@ralphchurch4386 2 жыл бұрын

Great job very simple

@WesleyAllenNC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@stevefulcher8031 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for very informative video. Best one on here !!

@WesleyAllenNC Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks!

@budop7036 Жыл бұрын

Nice work mister,nice work, Thank you!!!

@WesleyAllenNC Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! I’m glad you liked it

@AllenOxendine 3 ай бұрын

Nice work, thanks for sharing..

@garyostrander2507 2 ай бұрын

Great Video & the Autio was very well done

@WesleyAllenNC Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jackdupp2047 Жыл бұрын

No ventilation and black roof means 10 degrees higher in July.

@henryzdonick8719 Ай бұрын

Great plan but bad choice to use pressure treated.

@davidkehoe2893 5 ай бұрын

Love it

@WesleyAllenNC 5 ай бұрын

Thank!

@MAgaSUXX 8 ай бұрын

I make it very similar but put vent holes in the side top and drain holes in the bottom. Also a perch under the entrance hole. Nice job.

@WesleyAllenNC 8 ай бұрын

I went back and added drain holes myself. Someone told me way back when not to install perches. They said it makes it harder for a bird to defend their next from inside the box.. I guess it might give an attacking bird a better foot-hold?

@MAgaSUXX 8 ай бұрын

@@WesleyAllenNC I get a little something from watching all builders...yours show a love for life and that is what is important. I do perches about half/half as the spirit moves me....peace brother.

@louislandi938 4 ай бұрын

@@WesleyAllenNC Correct! No perches.

@WesleyAllenNC Жыл бұрын

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@gregcohane1095 3 жыл бұрын

Angles confuse the Dickens out of me. I expect to waste some wood. Great video!

@alik9695 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@calvinjackson8110 3 жыл бұрын

I like your boxes. That roof really makes the house special. For the size hole, what birds would normally choose to live in it?

@markb8954 Жыл бұрын

Blue Birds use these small holes at 1.5 inches. www.nabluebirdsociety.org/PDF/NABS%20factsheet%20-%20Nestbox%20Recs.pdf

@MrBobWareham Ай бұрын

The bottom should be inside so water drains away, as you have made it water will find its way in so you will have a wet floor and kill the chicks, Also you need to get in to clean it out a side panel is good for that.

@guymartinwicks 2 жыл бұрын

No need for a perching overhang - aids predators and I'd fasten the roof down too for similar reasons.

@WesleyAllenNC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips

@henrywilliams1791 Жыл бұрын

Do not use pressure treated wood!

@37Iulian 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Why did you make the bottom off? It will collect moisture! Usually, the bottom plate is interior unless the house is placed in the moisture protected place (under a structure's roof...).

@WesleyAllenNC 2 жыл бұрын

Initially it was for aesthetics, now I cut them flush!

@michaelmitchell9612 Жыл бұрын

Your 2nd measurement you said 7 & 1/4 but your measured 7 & 1/8 but still nice video!

@austrich83 3 жыл бұрын

Is it wise to use pressure treated? Chemicals. And if you're going to give the birds a landing area why not make it big enough for them to land on?

@guymartinwicks 2 жыл бұрын

Leave it off, predators.

@TheWendyJohnson Жыл бұрын

No, it is not wise to use pressure-treated lumber for any kind of animal structure. It contains toxic chemicals.

@dylanmonroe7075 Жыл бұрын

What gauge nail are you using?

@WesleyAllenNC 11 ай бұрын

It was just a simple brad nail. Maybe 2” in length from what I recall

@litahsr.8226 Ай бұрын

my god clean the dust lol

@jameskolby3335 3 жыл бұрын

Good. I wait for love from you 💝💖

@peterjay699 Жыл бұрын

I would consider some ventilation holes to prevent any chicks over heating.

@RubberRivet 2 жыл бұрын

This is similar to the one's I make, I tend to make a 25mm (1" ) hole for blue tits or 28mm for great tits but that's here in the UK, I don't know what birds you have. I think the important thing you are missing is a catch to hold the roof down to stop predators having a snack.

@markb8954 Жыл бұрын

North American Blue Birds prefer holes at 1.5 inches. www.nabluebirdsociety.org/PDF/NABS%20factsheet%20-%20Nestbox%20Recs.pdf