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Birdhouses You Can Build in a Day. Copyright 2004 by the Editors of Popluar Woodworking Books. Manufactured in China. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review. Published by Popular Woodworking Books, an imprint of F+W Publications, Inc., 4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236. 800-289-0963. First edition.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Birdhouses you can build in a day/by the editors of Popular Woodworking Books.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 13: 978-1-55870-704-7 (alk. paper)
ISBN 13: 978-1-55870-925-6 (EPUB)
ISBN 10: 1-55870-704-2 (alk. paper)
1. Birdhouses design and construction. I. Popular Woodworking Books (Firm)
QL676.5.B483
2004
690.8927 dc22
2004044767
ACQUISITIONS EDITOR: Jim Stack
EDITED BY:
Amy Hattersley
DESIGNED BY: Brian Roeth
LAYOUT ARTIST: Kathy Gardner
PRODUCTION COORDINATED BY: Robin Richie
BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Bill Horn and Bill Leaman
FINISHED PROJECTS AND COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Tim Grondin
STYLIST: Nora Martini
METRIC CONVERSION CHART
to convert | to | multiply by |
---|
Inches | Centimeters | 2.54 |
Centimeters | Inches | 0.4 |
Feet | Centimeters | 30.5 |
Centimeters | Feet | 0.03 |
Yards | Meters | 0.9 |
Meters | Yards | 1.1 |
Sq. Inches | Sq. Centimeters | 6.45 |
Sq. Centimeters | Sq. Inches | 0.16 |
Sq. Feet | Sq. Meters | 0.09 |
Sq. Meters | Sq. Feet | 10.8 |
Sq. Yards | Sq. Meters | 0.8 |
Sq. Meters | Sq. Yards | 1.2 |
Pounds | Kilograms | 0.45 |
Kilograms | Pounds | 2.2 |
Ounces | Grams | 28.4 |
Grams | Ounces | 0.035 |
READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
To prevent accidents, keep safety in mind while you work. When working on power equipment, keep fingers away from saw blades, wear safety goggles to prevent injuries from flying wood chips and sawdust, wear headphones to protect your hearing and consider installing a dust vacuum to reduce the amount of airborne sawdust in your woodshop. Don't wear loose clothing, such as neckties or shirts with loose sleeves, or jewelry, such as rings, necklaces or bracelets, when working on power equipment. Tie back long hair to prevent it from getting caught in your equipment. People who are sensitive to certain chemicals should check the chemical content of any product before using it. The authors and editors who compiled this book have tried to make the contents as accurate and correct as possible. Plans, illustrations, photographs and text have been carefully checked. All instructions, plans and projects should be carefully read, studied and understood before beginning construction. In some photos, power tool guards have been removed to more clearly show the operation being demonstrated. Always use all safety guards and attachments that come with your power tools. Due to the variability of local conditions, construction materials, skill levels, etc., neither the author nor Popular Woodworking Books assumes any responsibility for any accidents, injuries, damages or other losses incurred resulting from the material presented in this book. Prices listed for supplies and equipment were current at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Poor indeed is the garden in which birds find no homes.
A BRAM L. U RBAN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
It took a village of people to build the birdhouses and feeders for this book. Here at F+W Publications, I put the word out that we were looking for folks interested in picking a bird, doing research and designing and building a birdhouse or two. The response was great. All the houses were built in the Popular Woodworking workshop.
The aim was to see how much fun and creativity we could pack into each project. The builders had a blast. Whether it was designing the project, cutting the wood, assembling or finishing the houses, a good time was had by all.
I want to thank all the project builders for their enthusiasm and willingness to jump right in and make things happen. It is our hope that our fine feathered friends will enjoy the new houses and feeders that will be appearing in our area this spring.
The last challenge was to get some, if not all, of the builders to hold still long enough for a group photo. Here they are with their creations in hand.
J IM S TACK
Acquisitions Editor
From left to right:(SEATED) Megan Fitzpatrick, Jasmine Poole; (FRONT ROW) Jim Stack, Amy Hattersley, Meg Cannon, Christine Polomsky, Wendy Dunning; (BACK ROW) Brian Schroeder, Al Parrish, Brian Roeth; (Not pictured: Tim Hogan and Patrick Crawford)
PROJECT AUTHORS
Meg Cannon
Patrick Crawford
Wendy Dunning
Megan Fitzpatrick
Amy Hattersley
Tim Hogan
Al Parrish
Christine Polomsky
Jasmine Poole
Brian Roeth
Brian Schroeder
Jim Stack
introduction
Three good reasons exist for attracting birds, butterflies and bats to your backyard. The first reason is to do your part to restore nature's balance by providing a healthy habitat to counteract the effect urbanization has had on their natural habitats and feeding habits. The second reason is to educate yourself, your family and your neighbors on the importance of birds, butterflies and bats in the chain of life. Observing these animals in your own backyard furthers your respect and knowledge of them through firsthand experience. The last reason, a purely selfish one, welcomes the entertainment, delight and relaxation that comes from watching their amusing routines and antics. This book is intended for woodworkers of all skill levels who have an interest in this worthwhile pastime. Be sure to read Construction Notes before getting to work. It contains directions for common woodworking procedures used in this book.