We hope the carpenter does not often forget his safety glasses (spectacleS).

AWESOME WORKS, JIM! I now have some "new" ideas. THANKS for sharing!

Not recommended. I think if you could allow the wood to age outside and off-gas the toxic chemicals for a time, it would be ok. I have a couple I made before I learned this and I plan to apply my theory. I figure a year out in the elements should do it. Not gonna put them so can be inhabited, just exposed.

Birds don't give a toss if its made out of an old pallet or planed oak.

Carefully cut the bottom out of a biscuit tin. Mark out a few panels on there. Fix it to a piece of scrap wood for safety. Centre punch and pilot drill the five holes. Open up the large centre hole preferably with a hole saw. Remove from the wood and deburr the holes. Cut the plates out and deburr them.

So much useful information about the construction of the boxes and the birds feeding habits. You have created a new interest for me. Thank you very much.

What about the perch to get in

Thanks..very easy to follow..You have inspired me to make several boxes..I have a tiny farm in Ireland and from Spring onwards many birds arrive for food …the Jackdaws nest in the old sheds and the swallows arrive from Africa in another shed…I like the bee sanctuary..tremendous ideas

Good information how to video great bird boxes Jim thanks

thanks for the vidieo im going to give this a try