Lasercut Birdhouse

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Create welcoming habitats for your neighborhood birds with this versatile birdhouse design. Perfectly suited for the sparrows that frequent our yard, this customizable blueprint can be easily scaled using 123D Make to fit any bird species you want to attract. To create a sturdy birdhouse, choose between linear and radial interlocked panel options, and adjust the base rotation along the X-axis to give your creation a unique look. Add more panels for added protection from local predators such as eagles, hawks, and owls, or enhance the aesthetic by spray-painting the panels before assembly to match your landscape's elements. If you don't have access to a lasercutter, you can 3D print the design using the included STL file. This gift idea is sure to delight any nature enthusiast. Alternatively, try this birdhouse design if this one doesn't strike a chord with you. Instructions The STL file enclosed was created in a modeling app and then imported into 123D Make, where it was manipulated to balance size, appearance, and openness while ensuring it fit within the bed of my laser cutter. The version shown was successfully cut on a Full Spectrum Gen5 Hobby laser cutter from 0.177" Baltic Birch plywood. However, you'll likely be using a different material with varying thickness; be sure to adjust the cut width in the 123D Make file and generate your own cut plans for export.