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Complete Book of Birdhouse Construction for Woodworkers by Scott D. Campbell (1984, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486244075
ISBN-139780486244075
eBay Product ID (ePID)127430203
Product Key Features
Edition40
Book TitleComplete Book of Birdhouse Construction for Woodworkers
Number of Pages48 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWoodwork, Birdwatching Guides
Publication Year1984
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorScott D. Campbell
Book SeriesDover Crafts: Woodworking Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight2.4 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN82-009528
Dewey Edition19
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal745.593
Table Of ContentIntroduction I. Construction Basics Construction Materials Tools of the Trade Designing the Roof Cleanouts Drainage and Ventilation Entrance Holes The Interior Construction Tips and Techniques II. The Proper Bird and Birdhouse-The Housing Charts III. Detailed Design Suggestions House Finch Great Crested Flycatcher Purple Martin Phoebe Downy Woodpecker Wood Duck Bluebird IV. Final Placement of the Birdhouse The Easiest Birds to Attract General Site-Selection Suggestions Methods of Hanging and Supporting Houses Inspection Pest Guards When to Place A Final Word Bibliography
SynopsisExpert and inexpensive guide to building 7 wooden birdhouses includes detailed coverage of wood selection, hanging and supporting birdhouses, inspection and cleaning, proper placement, attracting specific species, construction of pest guards, and more. Step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams. Only simple hand tools are needed! 63 illustrations., Detailed instructions, illustrations, tables for 7 design projects. Also data on bird habitat and instinct patterns. Bibliography. 3 tables. 63 illustrations in 15 figures., Detailed instructions, illustrations, and tables for building 7 attractive, sturdy, and genuinely inhabitable birdhouses. Also data on bird habitats and instinct patterns. Bibliography. 3 tables. 63 illustrations in 15 figures., Here is a complete, down-to-the-last-detail guide for building attractive, sturdy, and genuinely inhabitable wooden birdhouses that will add a touch of natural beauty to garden, backyard, or anywhere else they are placed. Step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams, and many helpful illustrations and tables are included. All designs can be adapted to the use of simple hand tools saw, hammer, screwdriver making these projects ideal for woodworkers of all ages and levels of experience. Includes clear, easy-to-follow coverage for these topics: the selection of woods, helpful construction tips and techniques, hanging and supporting birdhouses, inspection and cleaning, proper placement, construction of pest guards, and much more. More than just a collection of projects, this complete guide shows not only how to construct birdhouses, but also how to insure that birds will actually be able to nest in them. It even shows how to attract specific species: bluebirds, doves, finches, swallows, and many others. Included is much valuable and practical information not found in the usual craft book: nesting requirements for each species, proper size of entrance holes, data on the habitats and behavior of particular types of birds, and more. The rewards and satisfaction of building your own well-designed, durable birdhouse make this book a welcome addition to the library of the experienced craftsman as well as beginning and intermediate woodworkers.
LC Classification NumberQL676.5.C2
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- 13 Feb, 2020
Plans based on 1/2 inch plwood
Lot of good information in the book, but the bird box plans use 1/2 inch plywood instead of 3/4 inch wood, so you have to refigure the size of pieces.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Jul, 2019
What I wanted
Tells me exactly how to build my bird houses and what size hole and materials to track the birds I want.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jan, 2025
Great little book giving the dimensions ...
Great little book giving the dimensions of various bird houses for different species of cavity nesting birds.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Jul, 2017
Complete book of birdhouse
Great book very helpful to have in my workshopVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Feb, 2021
Birds love it too.
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- 16 May, 2024
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