Log Cabin Birdhouse/Feeder Wood Plans

Create a rustic-looking log cabin birdhouse or a log cabin birdfeeder. Make both of these fun projects from one full-size pattern. (up to 21″ tall)

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DESCRIPTION:
Log cabin birdhouse and feeder.

DIMENSION:
Birdhouse 11-1/4″ tall x 11-3/8″ deep x 12″ wide
Bird feeder  12″ tall x 14″ deep x 14″ wide

WOOD:
3/4″ thick Pine boards
OR – 7/8″ thick rough sawn Cedar boards
1/4″ thick plywood, good one or two sides
Dowel  One 5/16″ dia. x 2-1/2″ long

HARDWARE:
Finish Nails  Forty five 3/4″ long
Two hundred sixty 1-1/2″ long finish nail 

TOOLS:
Scroll saw or hand held sabre saw with a smooth cutting non-chipping, scrolling blade
Table Saw or Circular Saw
Band saw or scroll saw with smooth cutting non-chipping blade
Drill and 1/4″, 5/16″ and 1-1/4″ dia. drill bits

SUPPLIES:
Transfer Paper (#CARB)
Pencil and clear tape
Sand paper  medium and fine grits
Wood filler non-shrinking, fast drying for wood flaws
Paint brush  3/4″ and 1/4 wide
Wood glue  exterior

PAINT:
White water based primer for a base coat (#PRIMQT) and the following suggested colors of acrylic paint::
2049-Spice Brown
2055-Autumn
2602-Kim Gold

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