Free Woodworking Plans - Birdhouses  Birdhouse, Flicker The Flicker Birdhouse Plans (same as for Lewis Woodpecker, Saw-Whet Owl, Pigmy Owl and Grackle) has a 7 inches by 7 inches floor, 16 inches inside ceiling, 2 1/2 inches diameter entrance hole located 14 inches above the floor and ventilation openings. Hinged roof is secured with shutter hooks. Assembled with corrosion resistant screws. Mount nest box on a tree trunk about eye level or just out of reach, higher only if necessary. Because they commonly excavate their own cavities, fill this box with wood chips.  Birdhouse, Grackle (Common) The best thing about the Grackle Nestbox is that you will probably find something besides a Grackle in it. It is the same nestbox as for Saw-whet Owl, Pygmy Owl, Lewis Woodpecker, and Flicker. You may also find kestrels, flycatchers and various other owls and woodpeckers using this nest box.  Birdhouse, Bufflehead Mount at least 10 feet, higher if possible, on a tree trunk, (6’ to 8’ if on a post above water), in forest bottomlands within 100 feet of a river or a pond. Place some wood chips on the floor. Kestrels, Screech owls and Squirrels may use this box.  Birdhouse, Kestrel (American) The Kestrel Nestbox (same as for Eastern Screech Owl, Western Screech Owl and Barrow’s Goldeneye) has a 8 inches by 8 inches floor, 15 inches inside ceiling, 3 inches diameter entrance hole located 12 inches above the floor and ventilation openings. Mount at the edge of a forest area or on a post in an open area in a rural or city yard between twelve and twenty feet high. Place some wood chips on the floor. Squirrels may use this box.  Birdhouse, Goldeneye (Common) The Common Goldeneye Nestbox has a 12 inches by 12 inches floor, 24 inches inside ceiling, 5 inches wide by 4 inches high oval entrance hole located 22 inches (to the top of the hole) above the floor and ventilation openings.  Lamp, Birdhouse Technical Information for Building a Wooden Birdhouse Lamp.  Birdhouse, Bluebird Start with good, clean (no paint or stains or chemicals) real solid wood (aged exterior plywood seems to be ok), preferably old stuff that has had some use and is rough.  Birdhouse, Bluebird Want to do something that is good for bluebirds and fun for you? Build them a nesting box!  Birdhouse, Wren house - Patriotic Show your patriotic spirit with this unique, wren birdhouse. Not only does it look good on the outside, but you can also see the action on the inside, thanks to a simple hinge that makes it easy to open.  Birdhouse, Bluebird Bluebirds and wrens, as well as swallows, nest in this style of house though they prefer a deeper cavity. More Free Woodworking Projects - Birdhouses  Birdhouse, Flicker The flicker birdhouse shown in figure 23 is designed to be placed on a post or the stub of a tree. The roof can be lifted in the same way that a stopper is removed from a bottle.  Birdhouse, Purple Martin Martin bird houses are built on the apartment plan to satisfy the social instinct so marked in purple martins but so conspicuously lacking in most other birds.  Halloween Birdhouse craft To prepare for a night of rampant tricking and treating you will want to set the mood in your home with this boo-tiful wood Halloween birdhouse that is decorated to look like a lively witch. The scary sight of this frightfully cute birdhouse will delight your children and be a treasure they will look forward to seeing each year.  Planter, Birdhouse Here, you will find step-by-step instructions leading you through the construction of this quaint, rustic planter box. Simple in design, this project goes together quickly and will look wonderful on your patio or in your garden. Using your talent and imagination, in a few short hours you will easily have completed this fun project.  Turned Birdhouses I will explain the basic steps of building a turned birdhouse. Once you understand the process, try designing and building your own birdhouse.  Birdhouse Get your little builders working in the shop with this easy-to-build birdhouse.  Succulent Birdhouse Attach this simple-to-make birdhouse to a tree -- then watch the new tenants move in under drought-tolerant plants.  Birdhouse This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a birdhouse. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.  Birdhouse This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a birdhouse to be mounted on a wall or post. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.  Simple Birdhouse This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a simple birdhouse you can build for less than $5. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided. Birdhouses Woodworking Plans for sale  Birdhouses and Feeder Vintage Woodworking Plan Set In this plan set you are provided with all of the drawings and instructions needed to build a 24 Martin Birdhouse, a Bluebird House and a Hopper Feeder. This is a vintage woodworking plan. Visit our FAQ page for a full definition. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying.  Raccoon Birdhouse Woodworking Plan This raccoon birdhouse will provide a safe dwelling for birds to make their nests. Project features easy construction from 3/4 inch thick lumber. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Project measures with a 5 x 6 inch inside cavity. The plastic eyes and flush mount hanger hardware are sold separately.  An 18 Room Martin Colony Birdhouse Vintage Woodworking Plan This is a vintage woodworking plan. Visit our FAQ page for a full definition. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying. After you have built a number of the smaller types of birdhouses, you will want to add a martin colony house to your bird garden. It is a bigger job, but an easy one with this craft pattern to work from, and it can be completed ready to paint within a day. The curved roof and slanted walls are shown in full size on the pattern sheet.  A 13 Room Modern Martin Birdhouse Vintage Woodworking Plan This is a vintage woodworking plan. Visit our FAQ page for a full definition. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying. You will something different in a martin house if you follow this design. Its two stories are laid out in modern style with seven rooms in the first story and six in the second. Wide projections of the base and second story decks provide continuous runways, and there is a perch on the roof for the martin posted on lookout. Provision has been made for opening compartments for an annual cleaning. Complete working drawings on this craft pattern, with required parts in full size, make this a simple project.  A 13 Room Modern Martin Birdhouse Vintage Woodworking Plan This is a vintage woodworking plan. Visit our FAQ page for a full definition. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying. This attractive colony home breaks away from the traditional gable roof type, with a flat roof surmounted by a spire. Its corner projections, doorways and story step-backs give it symmetry from every point of view. You will like it. So will passers by. And features such as the runways produced by the step backs will contribute happiness to the martin family tenants. BONUS PATTERN INCLUDED - A 30 room martin gable roof style birdhouse.  3 Birdhouses 13-18-30 Room Martin Vintage Woodworking Plan Set This is a vintage woodworking plan. Visit our FAQ page for a full definition. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying. Fully detailed, cross sectional plans plus instructions on building the footings too for 3 birdhouses. A 13 room Martin house, an 18 room Martin birdhouse and a 30 room Martin birdhouse. BONUS - Also included with this paper plan is a bonus set of 3 more birdhouse plans, a BLuebird Cottage, a Wren Hut and a Woodpecker Tower (plan R-ANH0309).  Windmill Birdhouse Woodworking Plan This decorative windmill makes a bright and cheery dwelling for birds! The blades will spin in the breeze like an actual windmill or tighten the screw and they will remain stationary for easy access to the entry for your feathered friends. All patterns are drawn FULL SIZE. Order Windmill Birdhouse Hardware Kit separately, 19-5013.  Decorative Birdhouses Recycled Woodworking Plan This is a recycled woodworking plan. Visit our FAQ page for a full definition. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying. This pattern package includes ten popular easy to make birdhouses to display on shelves, table tops and more (largest is 16 inches tall).  Birdhouses Woodworking Plan Set - 2 designs included! For your fireplace mantle or to hang on a wall, these birdhouses are fun and easy to build and paint. Give as gifts or sell at craft shows. Largest is 13 inches high x 9 inches wide x 6 inches deep.  Loon Birdhouse Woodworking Plan A warm inviting home for your feathered friends that also makes a colorful addition to your yard and garden. A fun, easy project to make from our full size pattern. Project measures approximately 24 i...  Meadowlark Birdhouse Woodworking Plan Make this exclusive home for your feathered friends while adding a decorative touch to your yard or garden! Uniquely shaped birdhouse measures about 12 high x 19 inches long.  Southwest Birdhouses Woodworking Plan Four unique and colorful birdhouses that will add a little Southwest flair to your yard or garden. Each design has a removable back for easy clean-out and is simple to make from our full-size pattern....  Bluebird Birdhouse Woodworking Plan Make this bright and colorful home for your feathered friends and add a decorative touch to your yard or garden at the same time. Uniquely shaped birdhouse measures about 12 inches wide x 19 inches de...  Bluebird Birdhouse Duo Woodworking Plan Their beautiful color, pleasant songs and voracious appetite for insects make bluebirds a birdwatchers favorite! Attract them to your backyard with these two inviting, easy-to-make cedar houses. Large...  Owl Birdhouse Woodworking Plan Who says birdhouses have to be simple plain-Jane boxes? Why not make something special? Like all owls, this one likes to hang out in a tree, although he will also be happy mounted to a post anywhere i...  Cuckoo Clock Birdhouse Woodworking Plan This bird house is not just for cuckoo birds! Put it outside and watch real birds pop in and out of the entrance hole. For that perfect finishing touch, an actual clock movement tells the time. The cl...  Kitty Corner Birdhouse Woodworking Plan Cats and birds usually do not mix, but birds will not be afraid to nest in this friendly kitten shaped birdhouse. Easy construction from 3/4 inch stock. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Features a 6x6x6 inch ...  Chickadee Dwelling Birdhouse Woodworking Plan A full filled birdhouse design, certain to attract birds to your backyard. Patterns drawn FULL SIZE.  Wood Duck Dwelling Birdhouse Woodworking Plan This beautiful wood duck, or drake, birdhouse is a beautiful addition to your cottage landscape decor. All patterns are drawn FULL SIZE.  Birdhouse Creatures V Woodworking Plan Birdhouses with personality! By adding the moose and bear face details to the front of the house these birdhouses become enchanting tree sculptures. These plans include FULL SIZE patterns for both fac... Return to Home Page