Birdhouse

By RYOBI Nation

SKILL
intermediate

Create a home for the birds in your backyard with this DIY Birdhouse!

Tools

  • 18V ONE+ Dual Temperature Glue Gun
  • Tape Measure
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Cordless Rotary Tool Kit

Accessories

  • 10 PC. ALL-PURPOSE JIGSAW BLADE SET
  • 120 PC. STANDARD ALL-PURPOSE KIT
  • 65 PC. DRILL AND IMPACT DRIVE SET
  • Black Fine Point Permanent Workshop Marker

Materials

  • 1"x5'x6" Piece of Pine or Cedar
  • Bench Vise
  • Wood Glue
  • Wood Stain

Steps

STEP 1

Using the above measurements, mark the points on the wood board where it will be cut and label each piece accordingly.

Tools

Tape Measure, Black Marker

Materials

Wood Board
Measuring wood

STEP 2

Using the 18V ONE+ Orbital Jigsaw with the 10 TPI wood cutting blade, carefully cut each piece out along the lines made in the previous step.

Tools

Jig Saw, Jig Saw Blades

Materials

Wood Board
Cutting wood

STEP 3

Once all of the pieces have been cut out, sand each piece as necessary.

Tools

Sander

Materials

Wood Board
Sanding wood

STEP 4

Use the 1" Spade Bit to drill a hole in the middle of the front piece of the birdhouse.

Tools

Drill, Spade Bit

Materials

Wood Board
Drilling hole

STEP 5

Apply stain to pieces of the birdhouse and let dry.

Materials

Wood Board,Stain
Applying stain

STEP 6

Mark dots where pilot holes will be drilled. Drill on marked spots with the 1/8" drill bit in the collet. If desired, adjoining pieces can be drilled into on top of each other to ensure drill holes line up.

Tools

Black Marker, Rotary Tool, Drill Bit

Materials

Wood Board
Marked dots

STEP 7

Use the 18V Glue Gun, along with wood glue to secure wooden pieces for stability before installing screws. Attach the walls to the base, followed by the roof. Allow wood glue to dry for 1-2 hours before inserting screws.

Tools

Glue Gun

Materials

Wood Board, Wood Glue
Applying glue

STEP 8

Attach the floor to the side pieces using a few screws. Repeat, attaching the front and back pieces and then with the two roof pieces.

Tools

Drill

Materials

Wood Board, Wood Screws
Attaching screws