How to Build a Modern Birdhouse | Woodworking Project

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

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[@MakeSomething]

Sweet!

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you David! I love your channel.

[@jewdd1989]

Absolutely gorgeous! What a gift, my nephew is wanting to build his own birdhouse but with being too young to use a table saw etc. I’m premaking him his own that he can put together and hang. Found this video, thanks for sharing!!!

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thanks, and that’s awesome! I’m sure he will love it!

[@InternetNiceGuy]

Looks great. Thanks for sharing your process. A few suggestions from the Audubon society birdhouse book: skip the peg to limit predator access, and make sure the roof is removable for future cleaning. I think the inside might be okay but it wouldn't hurt to have some structure for baby birds to climb out. And you did a good job avoiding toxic paints and finishes (and no finish on the inside)!

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thanks! I put the perch on for that “classic” look but I think it would look and function well with out it too.

[@robertboyce7919]

agree on all that you posted. I make sure I do not have a peg on any of the houses I make and NO paint on the inside and always have a clean ourt

[@Tod_Unctious]

What a fab video, the bird box looks great. I am definitely going to have a go at making one of these. The only thing I would add is the ability to remove the panel to the left of the bird hole to allow for cleaning. I bet this has weathered well to a wonderful colour now. 👍👍👍

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, making the panel removable is a good alteration. I just end up using chop sticks at the end of the season. The color and patina on this one is indeed fantastic!

[@daveyhyd1525]

high quality vids

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you Davey!

[@daveyhyd1525]

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@@daveyhyd1525 Are you talking about amazon links or shirts and stickers?

[@daveyhyd1525]

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[@werelemur1138]

I love it, it reminds me of my late grandmother's house.

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thanks! Sounds like she had a pretty awesome home.

[@JolienBrebels]

Oh wow what a beautiful birdhouse! You've got a new subscriber!

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thanks Jolien! And welcome!

[@kadec100]

feels like i want to be a little bird a live in that fancy house 🥰🥰

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

I imagine the neighbor birds would be jealous of ya!

[@katelynmckenna8645]

Love the modern birdhouse

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you! It was a great project!

[@billcoley8520]

Awe dude you have all the good saws

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

There’s always another one..

[@madvivo3874]

This is the best bird house I've seen in life GREAT JOB man.

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you so much! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@robertduley5446]

Bird mansion, not a house, love it ❤

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Haha, it is quite roomy. Thank you!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Too many cool features to name!!! This is so cool Shane!! The succulent is a fantastic touch Man!! Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thanks Mike!

[@cbplibra1012]

I'm going to make this house, great music!

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thanks, Courtney! I hope you have fun!

[@cbplibra1012]

@@TimberBiscuitWoodworks Thank YOU, I'm literally drawing and taping together the plans as we speak, LOL.

[@andrewford80]

Holy shit, that is a nice birdhouse!

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@lanalochan3802]

I made this and it came out amazing.👏

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

That’s awesome! I’d love to see it! You can tag me on Instagram with #biscuitbuild I hope you had fun making it!

[@paulafigueiredo1745]

Your bird’s house it’s prettier than my house. Very beautiful 🥰

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you so much!

[@dannyearp2217]

That’s awesome.

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@ELOSITOAMARILLO1972]

wonderfulllll

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you!!

[@billcoley8520]

That is fancy

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thanks Bill!

[@dicky3001]

Great job..wish I had your workshop.

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you Richard! I love the shop too!

[@joshuahalls29]

Very enjoyable to watch. A great job done

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@tonij9089]

Very nice! Great video also

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you!!

[@zhamiladombay3534]

How cool!

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@khaotommudkitchen977]

Great video.

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@baconman8044]

Are the project plans scaled smaller? Because my pieces look smaller than they do in the video

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

The plans are not to scale. The measurements in the plan are the correct size for the birdhouse in the video.

[@baconman8044]

Great build! I am using this plan for my woodshop class and would love to build this! Where can I find the measurements and dimensions for the pieces?

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you! Plans for this are available here: timberbiscuitwoodworks.com/shop/p/mid-century-modern-birdhouse-plans-woodworking-project-plans Good luck!

[@baconman8044]

@@TimberBiscuitWoodworks Thank you, but this is out of my budget

[@VadymZakrevskyy]

PLEASE post pictures of the birdhouse now, two years after the build, to show how the oil treatment worked to prevent wear & tear from the elements! Thank You!

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

We have it in storage right now for the winter but I'll post some images come spring time.

[@DoubleDoubleWithOnions]

Later he added wainscotting and crown molding.

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Only to the first floor.

[@jackdavid23]

I love quotations and this video got me not just the beautiful bird house but definitely the quote and the white fence. Did you build the qhite fence too?

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. As for the fence, no I didn’t build it.

[@amused_nacho7464]

I'm building this for my girlfriend for Christmas but don't have a woodshop. Can I build this with basic tools?

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

That’s awesome! You can build this with a jigsaw honestly but it will just take a little longer. The grooves in the front and back are really the only thing you need a table saw to do.

[@andreshernandez4642]

Ok, that work is awesome, but I did not see any door or access to clean the inside of the house, when the birds leave the nest, but I will make a door for it at the bottom or at the back which can be opened and closed to clean the interior, thanks for show us your great job ! 😉👍

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thanks! I used chop sticks to clean it out last year. But adding a door or plug at the bottom is a great option too.

[@norski2404]

How do you open the bird house to clean it out? It should be cleaned out early every spring or fall.

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

I actually used chopsticks the first year to clean it out. But I might drill a larger hole in the bottom this year and then cut a plug for it. Honestly it just depends on how full it gets each season.

[@sigogglin]

Hi - I bought the plans, but can you list the link for the hole cover and flange?

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thanks for the support! Enjoy the project! Here is the link to the Portal Protector: amzn.to/3yNrSgS As for the flange, I picked that up at the hardware store, but something similar to this: amzn.to/3spQpHt

[@danthompson1467]

Way over the top

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

damn right

[@bjorgvinbjjorgvinsson4478]

Gorgeous house one question the size of the house?

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you! The actual house portion is 8in x 5in x 8in

[@billcoley8520]

Do you let the weight of the wood be the clamps with tape holding everything still

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

The tape has a little stretch to it so it acts as a clamp for the areas where an actual clamp would be difficult to use.

[@robertboyce7919]

I love your design, but one thing you forgot is a clean out for the house. I can not sell houses in my area using the wood that you do but I can do a stain.

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thank you! I just use chop sticks to clean it out, but you could opt for a plug on the bottom. And a stain would work, just make sure it can hold up to the elements.

[@dandeuter7517]

Do u have a drawing showing your dimensions?

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Hi Dan, I have full plans for this build here: etsy.me/3c3X0iY Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@yellowkferal1640]

is there any other way to make a hole in a birdhouse because i dont have that drilly circle thing and i cant find it anywhere

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Good question! So you could use a spade bit but just be careful with that as they sometimes like to walk out of the hole. I would use a punch or an awl to mark the center location before drilling. And make sure you clamp down your workpiece to a piece of scrap wood or plywood so you don't get tear-out when the bit breaks through the other side.

[@mariodelacruz7746]

Since an expert made this project I am pretty sure its durable even if he did not used nails

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

No nails needed my friend!

[@alik9695]

👍

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@halimfrancis5841]

Are 4x4 good for table legs?

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Yeah, that would work. It would just be a bit bulky

[@vsamayoa567]

Is there a parts list when I purchase file. Thanks

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

The plans have all the parts laid out and the measurements for each piece. But if you have any questions, just shoot me a message and I would be happy to answer them. Enjoy the build!

[@akashsinha9866]

BIRB HOUSE

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Or Burb House haha

[@pusheeen16pusheeening56]

How are you going to put the food inside? There's no door

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

I guess I’ll have to build a feeder once it warms up.

[@squigglyline2813]

Were birds ever attracted to it? Coincidental I ran into this video, I'm in the process of finishing my ash birdhouse with tung now. Mine doesn't have any maple though. And I'm using a slightly different method on the tung. Still using pure tung oil though - natural & waterproof.

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Yeah! We get Eastern Blue Birds every day now. The tung oil has held up pretty well. I’ll definitely be refinishing it this fall.

[@squigglyline2813]

@@TimberBiscuitWoodworks GOOD! That makes me hopeful for mine too! Side note- I meant to say walnut in my comment ⬆️⬆️, not maple.

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

That’s awesome! Good luck with your project!

[@esrwesenthorst7157]

Beautifull made and very neat, but no bird is going to live there. It is too clean, to artifiscial , it smels. And you van nog cleanit from th inside.

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Thanks but it’s been up for over two years now and been home to many birds. I clean it out with chopsticks at every winter.

[@pbamma]

To build this project you will need $45k in tools, and will lose 2 fingers...

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Not at all... Many people have built this project with a jigsaw or just a table saw.

[@linachouinard9055]

beautiful...however you forgot to leave a way to clean out the house

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

I just use a pair of chop sticks to clean it out.