Cut List

This is a very simple box to construct, with only straight cuts required. The minimum layout requires only 3 feet of 1 x 10-inch pine. A stronger box can be made by positioning the patterns so the wood grain is parallel to the longest side of each piece.

Cut from wood 3/4-inch thick; all measurements are height x width.

• Top: 7-1/2 x 9-1/4 inches
• Front: 4-15/16 x 9-1/4 inches
• Back: 5 x 9 inches
• Sides (2): 6-1/2 x 9-1/4 inches
• Bottom: 5 x 5 inches
• Predator guard: 4-1/8 x 5 inches
  Hole diameter:
• 1-1/2 inches for Eastern bluebirds
• 1-9/16 inches for Mountain or Western bluebirds
  Hardware:
• 8 x 1-1/2-inch wood screw
• 1-3/4-inch galvanized nails

See the plan on the last page for construction details.