Making The 3 Level Birdhouse - FREE PLANS

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

UPDATE: PLEASE READ (Pretty please) - - - I've gotten a number of comments and some email about the use of a metal roof (that would "cook the birds" in summer) and the inability to open the houses to clean them. Not being an ornithologist, I appreciate these concerns. Since the first build of this and another birdhouse, I've insulated the top of the structure with Styrofoam under the steel to prevent that radiant heat from pushing downward and if you watch the video and listen to the commentary, I also talk about using screws to attach the house to the base, making it easy to open and clean with each season. I hope this helps with your own project and feel free to use other materials for the roof that you feel would be bird friendly. The rest of the build plans available on my website would remain the same... Thanks! thefamilywoodworker.files.wordpress.com/2022/10/birdhouse-plans.pdf

[@JordanOlivier-jt2uq]

These people have nothing better to do then to critique other peoples work! It makes good people and even better Craftsmen like yourself quit making content! I just found your page and LOVE IT!! VERY INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL. matter of fact I'm going build one of your bird houses now. Can't wait till its done. Just wanted to give u some encouragement to not stop

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

@@JordanOlivier-jt2uq I appreciate the kind words. 99% of people who post on my channel are fair and supportive. The other 1%? I think they just need a hug. But, you know, from somebody other than me...😁

[@theadventuresoffatcat1886]

Wow, can't believe you removed the throat plate to do those mitre cuts. You're a braver man than me.

[@strive4impact]

So cool that you give away the plans for free. Going to share this with my dad who's quite a woodworker himself.

[@cabman86]

I use cedar fence pickets for making my bird houses.

[@cabman86]

I found 5 two lb boxes of 2" stainless steel finishing screws at Ollie's for $1.99 a box. I bought them all! These have been great for my outside stuff I build.

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

Stainless? That's a great deal!

[@emiledechamplain1081]

I love it nice job the birds will love it God Bless

[@GraceMoller-h7w]

LINDO TRABALHO MEU AMIGO

[@williamhoward8319]

the entry is made for the birds you wish to house also the depth from entry to the floor

[@bevbub]

I am going to try this - thanks for the video

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

Thanks, Bev! Best of luck on your project. Let me know how it turns out!

[@johnveglio4433]

The only two things that I didn't like was the metal roofing would be really hot in the summer, and no spaces for ventilation.

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

Fair, John. I liked examples using a corrugated metal roof, but you're right, the metal will get hot. I'll need to add some venting and maybe paint the roof white...

[@oficinadocadinho]

LINDO TRABALHO MEU AMIGO

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

Obrigado senhor! Espero que você experimente o projeto sozinho😄

[@michaelgreaves9099]

Good skills just a shame I've not got any 😂lol good job

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

Thank you sir!

[@michaeldunn6690]

Love the use of barnboard and the mitered corners to make it look consistant. I really hadnt thought of that (duh!). Thanks man! May make one or 2 with some leftover barnboard chunks from other projects 👍

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

Thanks Michael! My sister in law liked it so much she dropped off a large piece of barnwood for her own birdhouse. I guess my wife told her about the video! Best of luck on your project!

[@briannelson8347]

Nice project! Just finished one... then I saw the post about the roof.. slid some wood under the metal to deflect heat. I'm in Michigan as well. (Southwest) found a picket fence in Michael's that looks great. I'm hear perches are not a good idea... have you had any issues?

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

Ah yes... another "Mitten Man". When I used to travel for work, people would ask me where I live and I'd hold up my right hand and point to it. They never seemed to get the joke... Congrats on the build! I have a real blue bird nested in one of my condos and the perch does get used. Can't tell if they prefer it or not.

[@Lonemaverick2001]

@@TheFamilyWoodworker the hand to show location is a Michigan staple! The rest just need to learn that it's what we do!

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

@@Lonemaverick2001 We are native Michiganders, but when we lived in Wisconsin for a bit, some folks referred to their state as the 'Mitten State". I then asked, have you looked at a map? "I think Michigan is like, a more accurately geographic mitten". (Except for the U.P. that is)

[@Ebiru2387]

How do you measure the mitered edges for the birdhouse?

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

@@Ebiru2387 all corners were cut at 45 degrees... should give you a good square box...

[@ianlees1480]

No drainage holes, no immediate access to enabling cleaning out each year, metal roof ? The birds are going to fry in summer heat. Otherwise nice project.

[@владимирурванцев-в5э]

Оригино

[@MatthewWright-y2e]

No drainage holes, no immediate access to enabling cleaning out each year, metal roof ? The birds are going to fry in summer heat. Otherwise nice project.

[@rc6850]

This was my thoughts exactly. Nice as decoration but not very functional.