The $8 Martin Box - Projects That Sell - Make Money Woodworking

Another low-cost / high-profit fence picket item to add to your collection! Everyone loves birdhouses. Especially purple martin boxes... There's just something nostalgic to a handmade wooden martin box. And you simply can't find them anymore... they have been replaced with cheap plastic ones.
In this video, I will show you how to make this large martin box using only 4 fence pickets. Now that's what I call a home-run for any woodworking business or side hustle.
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Cut List: All material 5/8’ thick.
Slat (W) 2 1/8 x 23”
Slat (N) 1 1/2 x 23” (9)
Bottom Board 5 1/4 x 24” (2)
F & B Walls 5 1/4 x 20” (2)
Side Walls 5 1/4 x 5 1/2” (2)
Corner posts 5/8 x 5 1/4 (6)
Dividers 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 (3)
Middle Board (W) 5 1/2 x 20
Middle Board (N) 3 7/8 x 20
Gable Wall 5 1/4 x 10 1/2 (2)
Center Gable 4 1/4 x 9 3/8
Post Brace 5/8 x 2 1/2 (10)

[@lazio7495]

I make furniture and stuff out of old reclaimed wood although I do alright with it as a hobby. I've recently started making birdhouse and birdfeeders and they've been selling like hotcakes! Everytime I go and sell, I sell out pretty quick! There are so many designs a person can do. Where I live, bluebird houses are very popular. And they sell quick! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Yes! They sell like crazy! People love to watch birds. And the martins are great for bug control!

[@diybuildandlife207]

Where do you put them for sale?

[@diybuildandlife207]

Where do you put them for sale?

[@SFFXd]

That’s amazing. Where do these birds get the money to buy a house? And how to they carry the cash while flying to buy a house? These are some smart birds you got over there!

[@ozzybloke4830]

Using their fly buy reward points.…..

[@dave434]

My sister lived in the city suburbs,, I built her a few bird house's ,next thing I new here she come with me an order for 25 for her neighbors. Like you I enjoy taking scrap stuff an making something out of it,or those fence boards for couple bucks each at the time ,I could make 2--3 of the little bird houses from one. Last time I went to visit I could see my little bird houses hanging all throughout her neighborhood. I enjoy your video's. Take Care & God Bless!

[@yLeprechaun]

That's really cool. I hoped you numbered them, just for curiosity. To see how many previously homeless birds now bring your Sister's neighborhood pleasure. 😊

[@dave434]

I didn't number them, But I date & sign anything I build. It's neat & fun to pick up something and see I built it 5--10--20 years ago or more.. @@yLeprechaun

[@terrybreland5217]

Great looking bird house! Do you provide and type of pole/stand if requested? What is a good selling price as it's built in the video? Thanks

[@stevequate1797]

Your very lucky I tried no luck couldn’t give them away

[@NeanderthalDogma]

Sell chesoer.try different design​@@stevequate1797

[@kingbunny5306]

Hello Matthew I want to say Thank You, I took on this project , I made it my own style and put a base that assembles and disassembles in seconds and every time i make 1 it sells like HotCakes. This video has been a big part of gaining confidence to make stuff that ppl will actually be happy to give me $$$ for, which has also made me a better Father in being able to provide for my family. So from the bottom of my heart Thank You Sir 👍

[@freewillchoice8052]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Can you tell us how much you sell your bird houses for?

[@kingbunny5306]

@freewillchoice8052 i sell my houses for 80$ and the stand it comes on for 30$. When I started making them the most common question I had was how do I mount it. So I made a stand that it can slide on and off . It solved the problem of how to mount it and made a way for me to upscale.

[@freewillchoice8052]

@@kingbunny5306 thanks for replying. I was also wondering how long does it take you to make one bird house with a stand?

[@kingbunny5306]

@freewillchoice8052 I usually make 3 at a time, if I'm organized, keep it basic and don't have to search for tools or material I can do 3 in 2 work days. If I'm making a fancy house which means I'll burn the wood then scrape it down and then stain it then it usually is 3 houses in 3 days. I find burning and scraping the wood takes the house to another level and I've been able to sell those for 200$ with stand. I find with the stand it takes it from a birdhouse to a piece of backyard furniture 😃

[@freewillchoice8052]

@@kingbunny5306 that’s awesome! 👏 👍 I’d love to see your work. 200 bucks for a bird house and stand is pretty good in my opinion.

[@monikasturm2575]

So I made my $6 planters. The first one I kept to intrigue my neighbors. The second I took for the family reunion auction. Both were made with pickets we had left over from when we replaced our fence. The auction one went for $60 and would have been higher but the heat and an anniversary party kept the reunion small. That all being said, I've invested in new tools. My husband's tools are about to hit the classics age, so figured I'd treat him to a new table saw, sliding compound miter saw with stand, and the one tool he's always wanted but couldn't bring himself to buy for himself, a pro pocket jig like in your video. Plus organizing and cleaning the garage since he is using his vacation week to help elderly disabled relatives fix their home. Can't wait to see his face at the surprises. Thank you for these videos, they have inspired me!

[@DavidLewis-cr7cm]

I am enjoying your series very much and have made four planters so far for my wife. showed her the bird house video and have now started building one for her. I do not make these for profit, I simply make them for the pleasure I get I get making them for my wife. I read many of the comment's people leave, which are mostly good except the people who are confused and think they need a nice workshop and a bunch of high end tools like yours to complete these projects. I do not have a big shop and a bunch of high end tools. Work with what you have and if you sell projects, take the profits and buy Quality tools that will make you more profit. continue building your business and your skill level. Thanks Matthew

[@JosephDean-dy3ii]

i would add a hole in each gable end for more nesting spots inside the roof.....screwing down the last shingle on the back for cleaning

[@cathys949]

This is a beautiful birdhouse. However, please make sure you build in a way to open it to clean it out! Most birdhouses have to be emptied occasionally. Thank you.

[@jeffjohnson2977]

Another great and simple build Matthew, you are the Bob Ross of woodworking, explaining and showing how to do it all, you are the man, thanks again

[@chrisburch7254]

New to the channel and a whole lot of great projects. I saw the $8 martin box and clicked on it, then saw it was 1yr ago. So it's probably safe to say that it's now an $80 martin box

[@cydrych]

$8 in materials but he doesn’t account for the $20 in pocket hole screws.

[@jefferycoleman4371]

I am a professional woodworker, but you are showing me stuff I haven't noticed before!

[@genezieman3419]

Good morning I've been watching some of your video I am 62 years old semi-retired looking to earn a little extra money doing some work from my home have most tools needed in search of a few ideas I've always wanted to build a birdhouse or two or maybe a wood duck house something to give back to the wildlife that surrounds us thank you for your videos and sharing your knowledge and wisdom I look forward to adding a few items to my wife's craft shows I think this will be a fun time in our lives I will keep watching and listening and comment from time to time thanks again

[@davidsa440]

Matthew, Greetings from Detroit, MI. I followed your plans and completed my birdhouse over several weekends using five pickets. As a beginner, it was a very satisfying project, with minimal cost and probably 10 hours of work. My mistakes were not expensive. The only problem was that the pickets warp quite a bit so nothing really lined up easily. I added a scrap of Tyvek underneath the shingle strips to try to keep the rain out of the interior. I'm really happy with the result and look forward to attempting your other project ideas.

[@m.creekrenovations]

DANG MAN! You gonna have to start charging these birds rent 😂

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

I do... 😬. LOL

[@Astro_touches_children]

Section 8

[@KLP99]

@@Astro_touches_children Military references are the best...

[@BrianDavis-no6gy]

They work it off , eating mosquitos !

[@samuelhowie4543]

My dad decided to make one back in the early 70's. 3 levels, 9 boxes per side. Made it out of 1/2 inch plywood. Think weighed a ton.

[@JRaymer315]

I made 2 of the planter boxes from one of your previous videos & they were both bought today. My first sales Ever! And I have 10 more to make that are already spoken for haha It's all thanks to you, brother!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Lol. Thanks Jeff. I do love me some Bob Ross.

[@ZussieMakesit]

WOW! that's awesome! I've been thinking of making the planters, but where do you put them up for sale, if you don't mind sharing? thanks!

[@Shandinho]

This could also be slightly altered to make a toy stable. My daughter would have loved that when she was little! Great vid as usual Matthew 👍

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Great Idea!!! Run with it!

[@Shandinho]

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking 😀👍

[@American_Woodworker]

You have the best practical woodworking videos on KZbin these days. Please stay true to this style and resist the apparent maker's draw to CNC, Laser Cutters, and other ridiculous automation. This fills a void that is left by many others who have moved on to bigger, more expensive shops and tooling. Thanks!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Hey! Thank you and I have no plans for that. I actually have several machines in my shop that I never use for my videos. You can't teach someone by using machines that they don't have access to.

[@greatgrandpaswoodworking]

You're killing me man. One great idea after another but I'm keeping up. I have attempted to make at several of your projects in this series. I'm having fun. Thank you.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Lol. Thats the name of the game! Have fun with it. Thanks for watching!

[@causualdadcreates5094]

One thing you might want to add to the design is a few small holes or cuts in the floor of each compartment. Will allow for any liquid that gets in (either rain, dewm or from the birds) to drain out and increase the birdhouses life a bit and its pretty easy to do. Overall awesome project, would be kind of fun to see a small railing on the front like a southern plantation house. Not sure if that would dissuade the birds though.

[@_RocketRooster]

Actually its kinda necessary to prevent the young Martins from falling that might wonder out of the box! It won't dissuade the adult Purple Martins one bit!

[@cmricheal6481]

Mathew's plans, cut sheet, all of it was easy to follow and my first Purple Martin Birdhouse was a great success! Your videos have a focus on selling and marketing, which for me helps you standout in a big way. Thanks Mathew.

[@genayev7654]

Great build, only thing I will suggest (because I am a roofer) is overlap the from bottom to top so water sheds off and the birdhouse last a lot longer. But this is great thanks for the content, I seen a lot of your videos.

[@travismcfalls8811]

I absolutely love your videos! Content is always on point and your delivery is great and down to earth. There is nothing I hate more than those overly hyped, fake, cookie cutter KZbin videos. True pro when it comes to wood working and KZbin.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Travis! I just try to do me.

[@timkaldahl]

I just built the farmhouse style planter from pallets. It took a lot longer than it should have, but it's a good starting point to get some money for fence slats. The premium slats are 4.50 at my local lumber yard, and anything of lesser quality might as well be recycled pallets. I made the cedar planter too, and it turned out really nice. Love your channel.

[@Mimi91719]

In case nobody tells you today, you're amazing! Thank you for sharing all of these plans AND for being even more phenomenal and breaking all of it down so perfectly! You're an extraordinary human being!

[@SlickRickTPB]

That setup for cutting the notches in the shingles was such a nice and simple but very effective solution and I was totally unaware my saw had a depth stop lol I've always just set the table saw way low.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

It is one of the most handy attachments that most dont know about. Great for cutting half lap joints.

[@richardmccann4815]

After hearing those prices I'm building bird houses! And planters and obelisks and whirlygigs, and cat trees and plant stands, lol! Wish I had some kids! Thank you for all your wonderful videos, Matt!

[@Slyfox1775]

Don’t forget the squirrel tables. for the love of God the squirrel tables!!!!!

[@richardmccann4815]

@@Slyfox1775 Thank you! Almost forgot! Good thing I "squirreled" away lots of lumber over the years! lol And I still forgot! Guess I'm getting old. But I'll never grow up, anyway!

[@timwilson659]

@@Slyfox1775 Do you find that they are still popular? I've built some, just haven't advertised them yet.

[@josephwalter9621]

Holes in the side gables there are two more master bedrooms upstairs..

[@markphillips4720]

I bought your plans & built one so far. I was concerned that the roof slats will leak so I put a layer of roof felt in the attic space before installing the roof slats. Also I looked at another birdhouse plan & they recommend drain holes in the floor so I drilled two holes in the floor of each compartment. I also added a decorative skirt all around the base.

[@737smartin]

Seem like good improvements. 👍

[@scoobydog411]

Man you are 100% RIGHT. Most all stores Only sell Junk. Because everyone has a dozen credit cards this is easy to pick up.

[@gregandkirihall1180]

I just finished this one. When I brought it in the house my wife wouldn't believe that I built it, she thought I bought it. Thanks for the great video and detailed plans on Etsy.

[@garybrennan9966]

I just completed your Martin box but I scaled it down to 3 sections. Your instructional skills are a pleasure to follow and I like your material managing. After cutting the roof slats from the pickets you just happen to have a 5/8 piece left to use on posts and corners. I have made a few of your projects but I also scaled them down. Everyone that sees them want me to make one. Thank you for your videos and I look foreward to more projects.

[@alexreid4131]

Lol Miter Apel for the win Matt!!! That’s my go to. So much cheaper than the others 👍

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Heck yea Alex. I need to cover it in a video. So many don't know about it.

[@alexreid4131]

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking 100% you should. Buuuuut, they stopped selling it for a bit and now it’s back. Now you’re up to 185k followers (freaking amazing mate!!!)…I selfishly don’t want them all making stocks run out again lol

[@uwelohr7958]

Since there are not so many Martins ( In German we call them "Sperling" or "Spatz" ) around any more, we will def build some of these later on. THX

[@richardschipper5989]

You need to add vent holes for Martin boxes. A 1/2" hole above each nest cavity and the same on each gable end will be fine

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

There is space between the back wall and roof for venting.

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

So I'm in the process of making the herringbone planter. First time using fence pickets for anything but a fence. I have to say, if you can afford it, opt for better boards. Either get the cedar pickets, which at my Lowe's were cut better, or get 1x6 lumber or something. These cheap pine pickets have been a struggle. It's a time or money situation, which one do you want to spend?

[@htown860]

I get Cedar and run them through the planer a couple times. Then rip to even 5.5 or 5.25"

[@Tommy.461]

Thank you for all the great ideas. I've sold $400 in planters in the last couple weeks. It's a hobby for me and that much work makes it almost like a job.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

That is awesome! Yea it's kind of what you want out of it. Some just want some extra cash other want a solid income stream.

[@albsure999]

Best looking, probably accomplishable by me, martin house I've found. Your etsy shop just turned my $8 birdhouse into an $18 birdhouse. Good on ya!

[@robertsalazar6579]

Matthew I hardly ever make comments and maybe I should a little more but I absolutely love love love this bird house. I will be moving to my new home early August 2022 and can't wait for my garage wood shop. When I get it done I will order the plans from you to support and will build a few for my grand babies whom I know will love them! Thanks for the awesome videos and keep up the good work. It is much appreciated!!

[@snuffoutrouge5109]

i built a naivety barn for my church but cut very thin slivers of timber for the shingles and stained them and lacquered. I really like how you did it but I would put an exterior lacquer on the roof to protect from the elements.

[@danpendergrass7762]

I have done a similar build but as rural mailboxes. They sale as quick as I can make them. I am retired so I do not mass produce, just like turning scrap wood into something usable. The money is nice too :).

[@jmaverick]

As Always… Your Tha Man! Thanks to your videos and breaking it down, I just completed shutters for the outside of my brick home, which I just finished painting. Along with planter boxes for under the front windows. ALL at a fraction of the anticipated expense due to the use of cedar pickets! Thanks again for your videos.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Fantastic! Glad I could help!

[@coppulor6500]

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking speaking of......I made one demo cedar picket shutter and it was a hit. My concern is that pickets are too thin and I'm worried that they'll warp/bow/twist over time. Should I use 1x cedar instead? It's a lot more expensive but I want to deliver a quality product. Particularly with shutters as they will be visible for all to see and (hopefully) for a very long time. thoughts?

[@greenhornadventure]

Great looking birdhouse! Couple of quick observations: Could the cutoffs from the gable ends could be used for the roof support? The gable ends could also have holes drilled for an additional two nest boxes. The roof would have to be removable. Cut the shingle details before ripping the roof strips, cut the pieces a half shingle longer and then just flip them to create the offset pattern.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Yes they could. I actually used the cutoffs for one end of my prototype. I just didnt want for someone newer to the trade trimming small parts on a miter saw. And yes with the roof removable you would have room for 2 more end boxes.

[@StoneyMeyerhoeffer]

"Cut the shingle details before ripping the roof strips, cut the pieces a half shingle longer and then just flip them to create the offset pattern." this for sure.

[@1976ClassicCelica]

I built a Victorian style bird house last year and it is amazing. I did smaller and way more detail than this so it took quite a bit more time. I will say that using CA glue is not a good option unless this is a waterproof glue which I don't think they are. My CA glue lasted about a year on the railings and they just fell apart. I would suggest using a waterproof wood glue or construction adhesive (which I use a lot now.) I'll have to shoot you a picture of my bird house soon so people can be amazed at how much detail you can get by using just garbage and scraps laying around. Cool build. Cheers!

[@737smartin]

Thanks for posting that your CA glue didn't hold up. Haven't used it for an outdoors application, but I'm surprised to hear this. Sounds like a case for combining the CA in a small spot to hold (clamp) instantly and exterior glue on the rest for durability. Not much surface area on those "posts" though. Might be tricky.

[@lisalee2885]

That's Awesome!!! I have bird wood bird house on a tree..I have A LOT of birds daily....if you put food in the house they come every day. 😁😁

[@duallity2403]

That is a beautiful project. Think I'll surprise my wife with one. Thanks for another great video.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks! Build a couple... lol.

[@jk_22]

Wow, thanks for the tips. I might try some of these techniques to build a doll house.

[@fredparsons5134]

Just finished up this project with your Etsy plans and it turned out really cool. My wife laid claim to it right after the 3 walls were attached. So I guess this one will be zero profit. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@loushackelford728]

I start making bird houses in February cause late March and April is when I have requests for them and I'm stocked up. They are my biggest sellers.

[@zipper1399]

very nice. !All my projects are made with wood that is discarded. That is what brings me joy as beauty can come from unusual sources …..which actually gives one Hope!

[@treeguyable]

I made custom outdoor lounge chairs, treated wood, beer bottle shaped back, cup/ bottle holders in tha arms, webbing below, to hold the beverage container. Had them for sale for 10 yrs, online, local neighborhood yard sale website, and, at the only waterfront restaurant in town. Back then, $34.00 in materials, all day to make one. Asked $150.00, haven't sold one.

[@lisamariereilly9080]

This is beautiful. Interestingly enough my cousin suggested I make two birdhouses for Christmas as replicas of my mom and uncles cottages. Great ideas on how to make the shingles and siding.

[@kipmyers5897]

Awesome channel !!! I'm new to the channel but very impressed at how you teach people what and how to make things to sell in Thier local Facebook market ...One if not the favorite channel I watch....thank you for a helpful and unselfish program I think u will have great success with it

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@kipmyers5897]

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking I wanted to ask you have you gotten any feed back on the corn hole boxes? I'm wondering how well they are selling across the country.I live in a farm community and thought about building a few but in my area there are alot of old times that still love horseshoes and washers .I have a DeWalt scroll saw as well as a few other basic wood working tools .I've been looking for some small projects that might sell.It seems to me that simple wood boxes of any kind are easy to sell.I use to get alot of pallets and break them down and plane the boards but lately seems everyone is grabbing the pallets....Great content as always I enjoy your channel !!!!

[@steveantrich2077]

I really appreciate your videos, great ideas and straight to the point. I install semi-custom doors here in Texas for a number of home builders. I constantly scan the scrap piles for materials. I find cedar fence off cuts, oak stair treads and nice pine. The other day I found 2 pcs of 6 X 5/8 X 16 cedar. I jumped on that quickly and cut it into 4 8ft lengths that would fit in the bed of my work truck. Today it was more cedar fence off cuts. I have enough to build at least four of those nice bird houses! Free is best for making money!

[@paulv8185]

You are a magician buddy. This is amazing. Did you 3-picket planter a couple weeks ago and people are literally freaking out about the cost & quality of it. This birdhouse is beautiful and you make it look easy. Going to hit one of these up soon. Can't wait to customize it as well. Thanks Matthew!

[@coppulor6500]

how much are you getting/charging for the planters?

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Paul! Yes people love the planters! And customizing them is the fun part! If you made them to match a customers house... You could make a fortune.

[@alexreid4131]

Due to you my local Lowes has started to run out of picket posts 🤣🤣🤣 Another great project for me to try brother. Thank you.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Bahahaha

[@misstressscarlet]

Or a wasps nest house, depending on where you live.

[@a.sanders9585]

Beautiful birdhouse.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thank you! 😊

[@swillson1907]

Hey Matthew, This is a great diy, many thanks. I made several of the full size ones and got some requests for a half size one. I added my own twist and some humorous signage… Keep those helpful tutorials coming!👍

[@dennislintz1]

Mathew, this is awesome! Thanks for all you do for the Woodworking Community. This is what has been going on in the Beekeeping Community also. Lots of information sharing and new friends. A Cut List would be helpful.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Ironically I raise bees as well. Hey so sorry I forgot to put it in! I just put it in the description.

[@Coen80]

It has. Click on the info section. Scroll down. Full cut lists are provided for all of these projects in this series. :)

[@dennislintz1]

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking Thank you very much. I have been designing Horizontal Long Hives for Langstroth Deep Frames. I have sold a couple locally, but not sure how to ship them cheaply. I have been trying to think out of the box and came up with my own 9 frame 3 tier Observation Hives. 4 Different designs and have made 1 prototype so far.

[@JosephDean-dy3ii]

btw i save all of your videos to my best of the best collection I LOVE YOUR STYLE it is very down to earth

[@littlefallsworkshop]

Love how using saw cuts makes it look like more pieces of wood went into creating it! One question: is the roof waterproof? it seems like rain would come between the shingle slats and flow between the two ceiling pieces.

[@bailey1000100]

I was wondering the same thing .It's the way the third and fifth "shingle" course is recessed behind the course below . It looks as though water will run behind the second and course. Plus, it just doesn't look right having those courses recessed behind the course below. I think the Purple Martins will love it though. FYI- Purple Martins never land on the ground.

[@CharlieBoxman]

He glued them so the water will not penetrate the glue.

[@michaeldowdy8444]

Matthew , I always enjoy watching your build videos. You are very creative and come up with great ideas. Using fence pickets is a brilliant idea! Keep up the great work!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Michael!

[@dalihbt]

Just a thought....Wouldn't it be a good use of the roof space, by adding some living quarters up there too? Holes in the gable maybe?

[@forseti52]

Wow birdhouses. I have not made one since I was a boy scout. True I dont see them nearly at all in stores and if I do they best for only finches or other very small birds. i can get behind this type of project.

[@mattwimberley8015]

I bought your plans and built one of my own very happy with the results. I think your channel is awesome I appreciate all the advice you give.

[@kevinphanson]

Gonna save this video for a future project. I'll need to make a minor modification to the roof (waterproofing) since I live in a very rainy climate. Note: I see this exact birdhouse on Etsy right now for $150, which is a far cry from the $350 you claim selling them for.

[@rdehoog89]

He never claimed that price for this build, watch video again and you can see he shows a different pic in a thumbnail 👍

[@websterbehrens7837]

Another terrific build and great video. You are a great addition to the woodworking community and awesome teacher !!!! THANK YOU....

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thank you very much!

[@mikecampingforfun5226]

Hey Matt, I might make this, but I would glue up the base and the partition and useless pocket hole screws. That's how I would do it but that's just me. But you did another fine job showing how to make this project. Keeping the good work Buddy

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Mike!

[@foxmoulder7724]

Man if it wasn't 10pm here id make one right now! Maybe in the morning

[@rmar127]

I thought a Martin was a type of weasel. You learn something new every day

[@terryevans146]

You are a genius my friend! The ideas and simple to follow instructions is second to none! Thank you Matthew!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Terry! Glad you enjoy the channel!

[@jeffwilder7117]

Nice job! Will probably make one for the wifey. Do not need a cut list. Just the idea. I have a drafting table I draw plans on. That is half the fun. Retirement is good! Keep up the great videos!!

[@lisabafundo4355]

Where I live, bird houses are wasp houses😒That is so brilliant! I hate plastic! Well done and just beautiful 😃👍

[@leeboots1174]

Awesome build! Be great to do with the kids. Maybe put a hole on each gable end for two more apartments.

[@CookieP42]

Cut holes in the ends of the gable and give 2 more birds a home.❤

[@troymisiak3501]

Am I missing it? I don’t see the cut list in the description. Once again, great video!

[@Adiera]

It's available on his etsy shop

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Hey so sorry I forgot to put it in! I just put it in the description.

[@davidduke9771]

Great idea.....just a small matter of getting myself a fully equiped workshop🤔😫

[@jessecowley5914]

My daughter (9) and I are going to build this tonight.

[@DarkKnight0011]

Great looking build. Gives me inspiration and ideas, although $8 isn't quite accurate for the cost of the build. Paint, stain, glue and screws need to be accounted for too. Still a great video.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Yea thats just for the wood. Thanks for watching!

[@annezimmerman4262]

I love building bird houses…❤️

[@DCgamer723]

I would recommend sanding the joints you are going to glue to bare wood unless your glue specifically says it works on painted surfaces.

[@backwoodsbaby9729]

VERY IMPORTANT! ANY TIME YOU MAKE A BIRD HOUSE !!! The inside front panel (where the hole is) HAS to be ROUGH!!! Whether you put hardware cloth on it or use rough wood or cut small grooves in the wood (like a tiny ladder) OTHERWISE the birds could (most likely) get trapped inside and die. - because if the panel is smooth (planed or sanded at all) their tiny little toenails can't get a grip to climb out and there isn't enough space for them to fly out either. Which is literally the opposite goal of having a bird house.

[@bethupson2492]

I love that you told people this. I know it because I rescue every animal I come across but sometimes I forget not everyone knows little tips like this.

[@angelbear_og]

Thanks for the important tip!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Great tip and thanks for sharing!!!

[@melissawf]

Fence pickets are usually fairly rough if you don’t sand them

[@backwoodsbaby9729]

@@melissawf fence pickets probably would be fine for roughness, except they are treated... which I would generally shy away from using treated wood if it's going to be an animal enclosure of some form...which this is. (Like my rabbit hutch. Treated wood is only used for the legs that don't come in contact with the animals, everything else is untreated and not stained or painted) This is one of those projects if we are going to make it for birds to live in we should probably upgrade to the cedar picket. Still plenty of money to be made tho.

[@barbarianatgate2000]

Great build! Question, couldn't you have cut the "shingle" marks prior to ripping the strips? Just seems it would be a more time efficient method than processing each one. As we know, time is money.

[@737smartin]

That's what I have in mind. 👍 Besides, I don't have a sliding miter saw, so I'll have to use my table saw. MUCH easier to do the whole board be fit pre ripping to depth.

[@Silent-G]

I could have made this with your instructions in the video and description. However, I bought the plans on Etsy because I really appreciate your content!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks so much Silent G. Thats how I fund the channel. People think that YT pays well... lol... thats not the case. But I want folks that may not be able to afford the plans to still be able to do the builds. I've been there...

[@Silent-G]

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking For the record, I thought the price of the plans was a bit high. However, when I got them I saw they were totally worth it! Man, those plans are awesome!

[@Nowayjose-vd1wm]

Great birdhouse

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@reniervanzyl8168]

This little bird-house looks great. Thanks again for the tips and congrats to the winner of your game. Have a great week. Enjoy.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Renier! You too!

[@tremektko1617]

Love your videos brother. I watch them all. Giving it a try myself. I look to your videos for ideas and inspiration. Thank you

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thats awesome man. Thanks for supporting the channel and glad that I can help a bit.

[@stevenharrison1213]

This is getting my juices flowing mate. Nearly there with the materials for my modest workshop build and this channel has really put a rocket up my backside. Really appreciate all your advice mate. Great videos

[@Railroad_Talk]

Dang, missed it by 11.. gotta give this birdhouse a try soon. Great video Matthew!

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great build. And many interesting techniques along the way. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@researchandbuild1751]

How do you come up with such awesome ideas? I feel like my brain has turned to mush as I've gotten older and my creativity has disappeared.

[@brotherned111]

You could use the attic space as “bird apartments” as well? Man’s skills brother

[@kenhart1969]

Inspirational, I was looking to make some bird boxes for the garden and I have made smaller versions of these - perfect, thank you so much.

[@ashokmoghe8035]

Hello Matthew, glad to see another great project using these fence pickets. Keep up the great work. Thanks.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks, will do!

[@teresas3550]

I love this project and looking forward to making them to sell. Thank you so much.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks Teresa! They are fun to build!

[@ratibabouhlal2737]

So great … thank you for sharing. I do not have your work equipment…But I will try to do it.!!Greetings from Rabat Morocco.

[@davecobb385]

Made my first one just a couple boo boo’s the next will be easier. Thanks for the video

[@l.medina6251]

I love your videos. They are very informative & creative! I wish I had your work shop, tools & the talent you possess!! You are quite the craftsman!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thank you. But remember I started out working in someone else’s shop and borrowing tools and worked myself up to this point. Anyone can do it with a lot of hard work and determination.

[@l.medina6251]

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking I believe you! Thanks!

[@abhirana4742]

You could add two holes on the roof for more bird house space

[@williamkelly5539]

That a very. Nice bird house I am going to attempt. To build one thank you