This is great. Thank you so much for just using two hand tools. For beginners like me this helps a lot. I'm always discouraged when someone uses a full shop of power tools - table saws, table routers, planers, etc. This is an encouragement to me to keep on building with the limited tools I have before I make more monetary investments in larger wood working tools.
Perches outside the entrance often allow predators to get to the chicks. Birds have the ability to 'grab' onto the wood and don't really need perches. I had to remove the perch from my nest box as a magpie landed on it and was about to try to get to the chicks...
You have some serious problems with the design. Bird houses require certain dimensions for each breed of bird. Even the size and height of the hole Why two entrance holes? Bird houses should never have a perch since predators can use it to enter the house. There are no drainage holes and there is no way to clean out the birdhouse. The house needs to be cleaned after each nesting. There should be ventilation slots where the sides meet the roof.
How did you cut the acute bevels for the peak of the birdhouse? you skipped overt his in the video, but I'd imagine that angle is higher than the max 45 degree bevel of a handheld jigsaw. I'm trying to figure out a similar challenge on an A-frame replica birdhouse I'm making right now, and I'm at the point where I'm looking at creating a makeshift tenon jig on a table saw to stand the pieces on end for those tight angle cuts, but this seems like it's more complicated than it should be.
I'm watching this video a couple of years after you posted this, and I'm thinking the same thing. It looks quite a bit steeper than 45. I'd sure like to know how he made it.
Very cute design. How many degrees did you bevel the second roof piece? You kind of blew right past that. It looks steeper than 45°, but I'm not sure. Thanks. @Wes Hamstra
Saw this the other day. Was it easy, for me no. I could not get the 45 Deg cuts right. Also using a jigsaw was a pain. Now did I enjoy making it, yes, but a lot of errors (operator headspace type). I bought 16" wood instead of 12 " but made it work, I guess. Will I do it again, a big MAYBE. I am not totally done, but will try and post a picture when I am.
I made this exact birdhouse when I was 10. It was pretty rough looking. I then made it again when I was 16. It was a little better. Then I made one for this video and it was better.
Winner of a video, I have been researching "easy to make wood bird houses" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Daniliana Birdfly Babar - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my work buddy got great success with it.
You should come with some way more fancy design of birdhouses and even sell the plans. Good job buddy. You so close from US boarder and You use cheap master craft jigsaw??? wow
marcelo403 polo haha yes. I never use the jigsaw so i dont really want to spend money on a good one. That jig saw has survived a car accident. It was thrown 50 feet from my truck. If you look at it in the video you can see it has damage.
At 2:38 you said the wall of the face and back needs to be 5 inches, but at 5:26 you said the wall of the lower side needs to 5 1/2 inches. I love the video, but did I miss something?? My wall piece is 1/2 inch higher than the front and back when cut to 5 1/2 inches.
interesting points ,if anyone else trying to find out building a aviary try Panlarko Expert Aviary Planner (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my mate got great results with it.
This is the best video I've ever seen. I actually was able to write down the measurements so that I could try to make the birdhouse myself. I am just beginning so all steps and sizes are very important. I will continue to watch all your videos with all the details to help me make some birdhouses, many thanks
Wes Hanstra ~ I followed your video on the bird house huild. This was the very first build I have ever attempted. It turned out perfectly when comparing it to yours. I feel like a rock star. Woo Hoo. Your directions and your verybal clarification (easy to understand what you said) were superb. I followed you with no hiccups. I will be following you and continually making what ever it is I need that you have a video for. Thank you so much. I am feeling much more confident in woodworking. I inherited a large amount of tools from my Dad and I have virtually any/all tools that I could have ever wanted. I have the tools and now I have a wonderful Professor. This is not only fun but very rewarding. I will be a student of yours hopefully for many more years. Thank you Wes Hamstra, Very grateful to you and your easy to follow video's. Very sincerely, Mrs. Kelley G. Bates, Hunt Valley, Md.
This is great. Thank you so much for just using two hand tools. For beginners like me this helps a lot. I'm always discouraged when someone uses a full shop of power tools - table saws, table routers, planers, etc. This is an encouragement to me to keep on building with the limited tools I have before I make more monetary investments in larger wood working tools.
Nice bird house design. George
Good little project. Way overkill on the materials though! 3/8 cedar for outside would be good and a way to open to clean wood be helpful.
Perches outside the entrance often allow predators to get to the chicks. Birds have the ability to 'grab' onto the wood and don't really need perches. I had to remove the perch from my nest box as a magpie landed on it and was about to try to get to the chicks...
Awesome simple built 👍😊
A T H Mostafa thanks you!
Thanks for the video, I love the design 👍👍
You have some serious problems with the design. Bird houses require certain dimensions for each breed of bird. Even the size and height of the hole Why two entrance holes? Bird houses should never have a perch since predators can use it to enter the house. There are no drainage holes and there is no way to clean out the birdhouse. The house needs to be cleaned after each nesting. There should be ventilation slots where the sides meet the roof.
One more board and you would have 3 spaces instead of 1 small and 1 large !!
I will try it check back in a year
How did you cut the acute bevels for the peak of the birdhouse? you skipped overt his in the video, but I'd imagine that angle is higher than the max 45 degree bevel of a handheld jigsaw.
I'm trying to figure out a similar challenge on an A-frame replica birdhouse I'm making right now, and I'm at the point where I'm looking at creating a makeshift tenon jig on a table saw to stand the pieces on end for those tight angle cuts, but this seems like it's more complicated than it should be.
I'm watching this video a couple of years after you posted this, and I'm thinking the same thing. It looks quite a bit steeper than 45. I'd sure like to know how he made it.
- Like the stylized build BUT entry holes should NOT be too large in order to keep squirrels out.
Thanx 4 sharing.
Very cute design.
How many degrees did you bevel the second roof piece? You kind of blew right past that. It looks steeper than 45°, but I'm not sure. Thanks. @Wes Hamstra
You should improve it by embedding an inspection flap.
that would be a cool idea
Saw this the other day. Was it easy, for me no. I could not get the 45 Deg cuts right. Also using a jigsaw was a pain. Now did I enjoy making it, yes, but a lot of errors (operator headspace type). I bought 16" wood instead of 12 " but made it work, I guess. Will I do it again, a big MAYBE. I am not totally done, but will try and post a picture when I am.
I made this exact birdhouse when I was 10. It was pretty rough looking. I then made it again when I was 16. It was a little better. Then I made one for this video and it was better.
@@WesHamstra I guess practice makes perfect.
Instructions unclear...got my head stuck in the planer
Kirk Golembiewski I am so sorry... I should have been more clear about only needing a drill and jig saw
Owch, Hopeful your head recoops.
Winner of a video, I have been researching "easy to make wood bird houses" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Daniliana Birdfly Babar - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my work buddy got great success with it.
bonito modelo
You should come with some way more fancy design of birdhouses and even sell the plans.
Good job buddy.
You so close from US boarder and You use cheap master craft jigsaw??? wow
marcelo403 polo haha yes. I never use the jigsaw so i dont really want to spend money on a good one. That jig saw has survived a car accident. It was thrown 50 feet from my truck. If you look at it in the video you can see it has damage.
At 2:38 you said the wall of the face and back needs to be 5 inches, but at 5:26 you said the wall of the lower side needs to 5 1/2 inches. I love the video, but did I miss something?? My wall piece is 1/2 inch higher than the front and back when cut to 5 1/2 inches.
Now with a perch on the front would the predator get at baby birds?
How can you clean that birdhotel? 🤔🤔🤔
Nice but how are you going to clean out the mess or any dead birds?
Your using a clamp and squire not 2 tools.
Great video, lots of instructions. I'm hooked, I have subscribed,
Nicely done Wes! I'm sure that the birds will flock to that birdhouse............. :)
Sapele Steve thanks. I am sure they will
interesting points ,if anyone else trying to find out building a aviary try Panlarko Expert Aviary Planner (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my mate got great results with it.
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Thank You !! Learned a lot from your video ! especially how you used your T square to make all your marks for cutting . Excellent !!
This is the best video I've ever seen. I actually was able to write down the measurements so that I could try to make the birdhouse myself. I am just beginning so all steps and sizes are very important. I will continue to watch all your videos with all the details to help me make some birdhouses, many thanks
you are amazing
Nice scrap wood project.
its perfect of scraps
Brilliant job ..especially for people who don't have access to top of the range power tools
I really like this & will build it this winter. great job!
- Very nice. What birds R U hoping to lure into the condo ??? Thanx 4 sharing.
Save some time by screwing the two pieces together and cutting them out at the same time.
Real easy build 😊Thank you .
Mahendra Tiwari your welcome😀
You need drainage holes in the bottom of the house to let rainwater out
I am pretty sure you can still buy e-book with all details you need on woodprix instructions.
At 1:30 already for tools, pencil, measuring tape, clamp.
Bonsoir pouvez nous donner le plan et les mesure exactes en français s il vous plaît pour les faire avec des enfants merci ?
Wes Hanstra ~ I followed your video on the bird house huild. This was the very first build I have ever attempted. It turned out perfectly when comparing it to yours. I feel like a rock star. Woo Hoo. Your directions and your verybal clarification (easy to understand what you said) were superb. I followed you with no hiccups. I will be following you and continually making what ever it is I need that you have a video for. Thank you so much. I am feeling much more confident in woodworking. I inherited a large amount of tools from my Dad and I have virtually any/all tools that I could have ever wanted. I have the tools and now I have a wonderful Professor. This is not only fun but very rewarding. I will be a student of yours hopefully for many more years. Thank you Wes Hamstra, Very grateful to you and your easy to follow video's. Very sincerely, Mrs. Kelley G. Bates, Hunt Valley, Md.
Awesome build, the birds will love it.
You only need 2 tools. Almost uses 2 dozen tools
I ❤ that birdhouse. Nice clear instructions!
Great video thanks for your time I will put it on my to-do list 😊
Great work but you talk a lot inside the video
Wonderful idea. Thx.
Nice job Wes! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Thank You
Very nice ..I always take a soldering torch and burn the grain looks very cool...and kinda seals wood
Hello good morning, I can send me the measurements of this birdhouse I would like to make one can be in PDF ok thank you very much.
Luiz Antonio sorry, no plans. The video should be clear enough.
Very unclear
Safety glasses?