Birds

White doves symbolize peace. They are often used at weddings to celebrate the purity of love. It is said that a dove brought an olive branch to Noah to signify that land was near. The sitting and flying doves measure 13 and 14 inches long. The centre dove measures 19 inches high. The woodworking plan includes the full scale patterns for all three projects.

The loon is the national bird of Canada and is also Minnesota's state bird. Its name comes from its distinct call which has become a symbol of the Canadian wilds. The mother loon will carry her young on her back. Make these loons from layers of 3/4 and 1-1/2 inch thick lumber pieces. All patterns for both projects are drawn full size. Measure 23 and 26 inches long.

Orioles are one of the most beautiful of the North American Song Birds. Their habitat includes all of the 48 contiguous states, so there's every reason to make a feeder that will attract these beautiful birds to your yard.

This life-size, vividly coloured toucan will look stunning both indoors and outside. Build it out of layers of lumber that is 3/4 and 1-1/2 inches thick. It is simple to cut out on your scroll saw or band saw thanks to the layered design. Paint exactly as shown or use different colours instead. It will be finished at a height of 24 inches. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects.

These steps are designed to help small dogs, old dogs, overweight dogs or dogs with arthritis or back problems to more easily climb up to the bed or couch. Individual steps are spaced with a 5-1/2 inch”rise. All pattern parts are drawn to scale scale size. Project measures 20 inches high x 16 inches deep.

This pelican on approach would look great in the yard, on the wall, dock side, outside a cottage or barn wall or anywhere you like! Custom sizing available upon request.

The word pileated is derived from the French word pileus which means felt cap. This bird is so named because of the distinctive crest of red feathers from his beak to the top of his head. All pattern parts are drawn to full scale. Measures 17 inches long.

Here we have our easy to build Garden Pokes; a Bluejay and a Red Headed Woodpecker. Display as is, attach to a stick or dowel and display in your yard or flower pot or glue on a magnet for the fridge. You could even segment the pattern to make an intarsia project. Paint with colors or as a black silhouette. Make use of your scrap wood pieces with this yard art project. Resize it to what you want, print it to your computer, then trace and paint. Beginner skill level.

This bird lovers scrollsaw pattern is quite detailed considering there are only 70 cuts required to make this into a wildlife silhouette.

Bring country charm indoors with this quaint quail cutout. With window light streaming from behind, this lovely scene takes on natures glow.

Display in your home or in the yard. Plan includes FULL SIZE patterns for both male and female bird. Measures about 7 inches long, they are close to the actual size of real birds. Easy to make from five layers of wood. Cut the center layer from 3/4 inch pine and the remaining layers from thinner pine.

An excellent project for 4H, Scouts, Girl Guides, and other youth organisations. With this vibrant red cardinal whirligig, you can brighten up your garden or yard. Simple and quick job to complete. They can make one themselves if you demonstrate how to use your drill and scroll saw. The body only has to be a scrap of wood that is 3/4 inch thick. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects.

Here's how to give your guests a hearty welcome. designed to resemble crow wings that can hold corn ears. Build with plywood. 15-1/4 x 37-3/4 inches in size. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects.

This wildlife fretwork woodworking scroll saw pattern features one of natures unique birds, the cockatoo. Unique fact: Two 1970s police dramas featured protagonists with pet cockatoos. In the 1973 film Serpico, the character played by Al Pacino had a pet white cockatoo and the television show Baretta saw the character played by Robert Blake with Fred the Triton cockatoo. This pattern is very delicate and must be cut and handled very carefully. A spiral blade will minimize turning the project and small detail lines are much easier to cut. Cut small details last to minimize vibration. Intermediate skill level.

This Mallard whirligig will liven up any yard with colour and motion. Simple to construct from 3/4-inch thick wood. The body is 17-1/4 inches long. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects.

This pelican on approach would look great in the yard, on the wall, dock side, outside a cottage or barn wall or anywhere you like! Custom sizing available upon request.

Canada Geese are depicted in all three of the stances in this design. Five layers of 1-1/2 inch thick lumber are used to construct each bird. The height of a bird ranges from 13 to 24 inches. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects.

Making this well-liked pet is simple with five layers of 3/4-inch plywood. Layered pattern gives an eye-catching three-dimensional appearance. Full-size images, exploded view diagrams, lumber layouts, and step-by-step directions are all included in this woodworking plan. approximately 20 inches long.

A friendly vulture, a wise old owl, and a majestic bald eagle. All three projects are easy and inexpensive to make using a length of 4 x 4 inch landscape post for the bodies. Projects measure from 17 to 26 inches high. Plan includes FULL SIZE patterns for all three projects.

This Red-Tailed Hawk will be a vigilant and safeguarding presence. This feathered guardian watches over your yard from atop a post. made with lumber that is 3/4 and 1-1/2 inches thick. Full-size images, exploded view diagrams, lumber layouts, and step-by-step directions are all included in this woodworking plan. 22 inches measure the length from beak to tail.

Unique fact about the cockatiel, it Is also known as the quarrion and the weiro, and is a member of the cockatoo family endemic to Australia. This pattern is very delicate and must be cut and handled very carefully. A spiral blade will minimize turning the project and small detail lines are much easier to cut. Cut small details last to minimize vibration. Intermediate skill level.

The beautiful Wood Duck can be spotted in most areas of North America. And now they can be spotted in your yard! Make them from 3/4 and 1-1/2 inch thick lumber. All patterns for both projects are drawn to full scale. Ducks measure 11 and 13 inches long.

This incredible bird of prey would look amazing staked in the yard or secured to the side of barn or shed. Our full size drawings will allow you to easily make this shadow yard art project. Custom sizing available.

An eagle ready to grab whatever is in its sights. Our eagle silhouette would look great mounted to the side of building or wall. Our full size drawings will allow you to easily make this shadow yard art project. Custom sizing available.

An impressive entrance project. With or without the optional hanging welcome sign, create the eagle. After construction, it has a width of 33 inches. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects.

Our incredible bird of prey eagle silhouette would look mounted to the side of building or wall. Our full size drawings will allow you to easily make this shadow yard art project. Custom sizing available.

This big game fretwork scroll saw design is of a deer standing in the moonlight along edge of the woods clearing. This pattern is very delicate and must be cut and handled very carefully. A spiral blade will minimize turning the project and small detail lines are much easier to cut. Cut small details last to minimize vibration. Intermediate skill level.

Here we have our easy to build Garden Pokes; Robin and Goldfinch. Display as is, attach to a stick or dowel and display in your yard or flower pot or glue on a magnet for the fridge. You could even segment the pattern to make an intarsia project. Paint with colors or as a black silhouette. Make use of your scrap wood pieces with this yard art project. Resize it to what you want, print it to your computer, then trace and paint. Beginner skill level.

This wildlife fretwork scroll saw design of a pheasant walking through the pasture is very delicate and must be cut and handled very carefully. A spiral blade will minimize turning the project and small detail lines are much easier to cut. Cut small details last to minimize vibration. Intermediate skill level.

This wildlife bird fretwork scroll saw design of a duck taking off from the marsh. This pattern is very delicate and must be cut and handled very carefully. A spiral blade will minimize turning the project and small detail lines are much easier to cut. Cut small details last to minimize vibration. Intermediate skill level.