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Designer Birdhouses: 20 Upscale Homes for Sophisticated Birds Paperback – January 1, 2008

by Richard T. Banks (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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Few woodworking projects are as popular and easy as building a birdhouse—and with just a dollop of creativity, plus this book, it’s simple to turn it into an amazing avian architectural wonder. Architect and commercial birdhouse builder Richard Banks reveals his savvy streamlined techniques for efficiently constructing a basic house, and then applying ingeniously doable methods for transforming its identity. All it takes are embellishments made of common off-the-shelf, home-store items: a touch of trim, a dab of dowel, a flourish of finial, and…presto! The birds can move right into a classic Victorian, exotic Casbah, A-frame cedar chalet, or bright bold blue home. The 20 projects also include techniques for special finishes such as stenciling and decoupage, along with informative sidebars.
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  1. Print length
    128 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Lark Books
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1579908349
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1579908348
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lark Books (January 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579908349
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579908348
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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L. Mattson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great designer birdhouse book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2008
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As of date, built the cedar lattice & pine bracket birdhouse illustrated on the cover. I enjoy working with cedar, using cheap cedar fencing which I put through a planner bringing out a smooth nice wood grain finish. A coat of Tung Oil further brings out the wood grain and seals the wood.
Electric tools I used were bandsaw, drill press, 12" planner and belt sander.
The instructions are easy to follow. All 20 birdhouses are of unique design and easy to make. I will probably make most of these just to add variety and color to my yard.
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Breakwater
5.0 out of 5 stars Gone to the Birds
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2013
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This is a very colorful and nicely organized book that provides the design for, materials needed and the tools required to build your own "designer" birdhouses. Some designs will require more than novice level wood working skills to build. I recommend basic wood working course for everyone to learn some safety skills as a minimum. Great family project fun with the kids supervised.
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Jerry B
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Ideas. God construction ideas at the beginning of ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016
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Excellent Ideas. God construction ideas at the beginning of he book. Bright colors for the houses. I will take the ideas and make quiet a few. Love it
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Gene
5.0 out of 5 stars Great birdhouse book
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2013
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I think I've checked every birdhouse book on the market I could find and this one is heads, shoulders and beak above all the others in design, instructions, and quality of printing.
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Nancy Jergenson
5.0 out of 5 stars DESIGNER BIRDHOUSES RICHARD T. BANKS
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2012
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Wonderful ideas. Great pictures. Interesting designs to follow. Different ideas.
Very good book for anyone wanting to make birdhouses. Large variety of ideas to be found.
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Gregory T. Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Some woodworking fun
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2016
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Outstanding book for anyone that wants to build some great birdhouses.
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Diane
5.0 out of 5 stars Designer Birdhouses
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2011
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Gorgeous little birdhouses, easy to follow patterns! This seems to be a hard to find book and prices range all over the board.
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Orcasgracie
5.0 out of 5 stars A very fun book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2009
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I am interested in trying my hand at making birdhouses and this book looked very different. It has wonderful ideas and excellent directions. Probably the only book you need!
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