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That Nest in BirdhousesPrint plans and dimensions or just view them on a phone in your work space.
The familiar “nest box” design on these pages follow U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recommended species-specific dimensions that simulate tree cavities in which individual species commonly occupy.
Make bird houses with cedar, pine, or almost any soft wood.
Use rough-cut wood stock so that birds can grip wood surfaces.
Always use corrosion resistant screws and hardware.
A hinged roof or side door provides easy access to the interior.
Find free wood pieces at fence and home construction sites. The small sizes usually needed for bird houses are often trash for others.
Dimension tolerance on a birdhouse, which needs ventilation, is not very critical. Minor measuring or cutting mistakes, gaps, etc. are not always a problem.
Be precise where panels are joined at right angles (90º), the four sides and the floor, where precision is easiest to accomplish. A good fit and fastening there will make for a very sturdy box.
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