Old Country Birdhouse Wood Plan

This homey-looking two story bird haven sure looks like an antique, but it's not! Build it from new materials and make it look old using the easy techniques on our full-size pattern. (16" tall)

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DIMENSIONS:
16" tall x 6" wide x 6" deep

WOOD:
18" x 24" piece of 1/8" thick exterior grade plywood
12" x 12" piece of 3/8" thick exterior grade plywood
One 1X6 x 48" long pine board, #2 grade or better
One 2X2 x 48" long pine board, #2 grade or better

Saw:
Scroll Saw or hand held sabre saw with a smooth cutting non-chipping, scrolling blade
Table saw or circular saw

PAINT:
The following colors of acrylic latex paint:
Dark Grey
White

SEALER:
High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer for outdoor protection (#POLYQT).

OTHER SUPPLIES;
Coffee Can ?Çô One 2 lb. empty can
Copper Pipe ?Çô One 3/8" I.D. x 1-1/2" long
Wire ?Çô One 12 gauge x 13" long