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Freestanding Birdbath
Attract birds to your yard or garden with a beautiful wooden birdbath.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4–7.8 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top octagon, 2x4 | 8 | 1" × 3" × 7" | — | ☐ |
| Leg, 2x3 | 4 | 1" × 2" × 23" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom center, 2x3 | 1 | 1" × 2" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom side, 2x3 | 2 | 1" × 2" × 6" | — | ☐ |
| Top support center, 1x4 | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Top support sides, 1x4 | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 6" | — | ☐ |
| Lower top octagon, 1x2 | 8 | 3/4" × 1" × 6" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 (1 1/2" x 3 1/2") 5' long | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x3 (1 1/2" x 2 1/2") 8' long | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x3 (1 1/2" x 2 1/2") 3' long | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 (3/4" x 3 1/2") 3' long | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x2 (3/4" x 1 1/2") 5' long | 1 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" Blue-Kote™ pocket hole screws | 40 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" Blue-Kote™ pocket hole screws | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" brad nails | 50 each | ☐ |
| Outdoor wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| 14" plastic plant saucer (see extras for link) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Outdoor wood sealer | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.