| |
| This is a very simple box to construct, with only
straight cuts required. The minimum layout requires only 3 feet of
1x10-inch pine. A stronger box can be made by positioning the patterns
so the wood grain is parallel to the longest side of each piece. |
| What You Need: |
| Cut from wood 3/4-inch thick; all measurements are
height x width. |
| |
- Top: 7-1/2 x 9-1/4 inches
- Front: 4-15/16 x 9-1/4 inches
- Back: 5 x 9 inches
- Sides (2): 6-1/2 x 9-1/4 inches
- Bottom: 5 x 5 inches
- Predator guard: 4-1/8 x 5 inches
Hole diameter:
- 1-1/2 inches for Eastern bluebirds
- 1-9/16 inches for Mountain or Western bluebirds
Hardware:
- 8 x 1-1/2-inch wood screw
- 1-3/4-inch galvanized nails
|
|
