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A small angled-roof nesting box built from a 1x12 floor-and-side frame with cedar fence picket walls and roof — a simple standalone box rather than a full coop.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides Longest point measurement, one end cut at 20° off square. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 16 1/2" | 1x12, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Floor | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 12" | 1x12, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Top supports | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12" | 1x2, 2 ft | ☐ |
| Front and back boards | 4 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 13 1/2" | Cedar fence picket, 72 in | ☐ |
| Roof boards | 3 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 15 1/2" | Cedar fence picket, 72 in | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Cedar fence picket, 72 in | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 2 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping exterior wood screws, 2" | 30 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x12, 4 ft, Self-tapping exterior wood screws, 2"
Build the sides and floor with 2" screws and a countersink bit.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x2, 2 ft, Self-tapping exterior wood screws, 2"
Attach the top supports across the top of the box.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver. Materials: Cedar fence picket, 72 in, Self-tapping exterior wood screws, 2"
Attach the cedar fence picket boards to the front and back of the box.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Cedar fence picket, 72 in, Self-tapping exterior wood screws, 2"
Dry-fit the roof boards on top, then starting at the bottom and working up to the top, attach each one in place.