# Birdhouse in the making **URL:** \ **Category:** Finished Projects\ **Created:** [February 17, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/birdhouse-in-the-making/30974 "2025-02-17T02:41:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mick427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce7236/32.png) [@Mick427](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Mick427)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/birdhouse-in-the-making/30974/1 "2025-02-17T02:41:44Z")
![94F4C407-E281-4C05-823F-AE0658DD5973](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/6/0/60998cafae3ed6e8698d1fc108895be0060aa2db.jpeg) There is still plenty to do but, I’m off to a good start. The painting was a challenge however persistence paid off. ![94F4C407-E281-4C05-823F-AE0658DD5973](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/6/0/60998cafae3ed6e8698d1fc108895be0060aa2db.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![BuckeyeDennis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4491bb/32.png) [@BuckeyeDennis](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/BuckeyeDennis)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/birdhouse-in-the-making/30974/2 "2025-02-17T12:24:45Z")
That’s crazy-good! Can you share a bit about your process? ---
**Author:** ![TheNewJankyWorkshop](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/thenewjankyworkshop/32/31736_2.png) [@TheNewJankyWorkshop](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/TheNewJankyWorkshop)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2025, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/birdhouse-in-the-making/30974/3 "2025-02-17T13:33:35Z")
Wow, that is amazing. I love it. ---
**Author:** ![Mick427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce7236/32.png) [@Mick427](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Mick427)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/birdhouse-in-the-making/30974/4 "2025-02-19T13:47:08Z")
The file is from Woodsmith site. I made some changes that made assembly easier. The key is the paint. I followed his technique but, sealed the wood first. I also picked out a different paint, several really. It took some time to find the right combination. ---
**Author:** ![BuckeyeDennis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4491bb/32.png) [@BuckeyeDennis](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/BuckeyeDennis)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/birdhouse-in-the-making/30974/5 "2025-02-19T14:55:02Z")
Thanks Mick. I found the Woodsmith episode, and watched the video. I wasn’t even aware that Woodsmith had CNC content, so I have some more exploring to do. Meanwhile, I’m posting the link below, for anyone else who might be interested. > **[Episode 025: Urban Birdhouse](https://www.woodsmith.com/article/episode-025-urban-birdhouse/)** > > There is something magical about making a miniature building - scaling down the walls, windows and doors and creating a world of the imagination. The "brick" birdhouse featured in this episode is the result of my wanting to create an avian cityscape... You really kicked up the aged-brick look a notch from the Woodsmith version. It looks fantastic. ---
**Author:** ![Mick427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce7236/32.png) [@Mick427](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Mick427)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/birdhouse-in-the-making/30974/6 "2025-02-21T02:23:35Z")
I found it a while back and this birdhouse was on the list of projects. I made changes but, that the beauty of projects like this ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/9/d/9decf82900b94930068d667b5219537b1d413249.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Brookeman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Brookeman](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Brookeman)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/birdhouse-in-the-making/30974/7 "2025-02-24T06:57:26Z")
I want to see what it looks like when a bird lives in it and sticks its head out. ---
**Author:** ![Mick427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce7236/32.png) [@Mick427](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Mick427)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2025, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/birdhouse-in-the-making/30974/8 "2025-02-25T02:29:58Z")
I experimented with several paint mixtures until I was satisfied. Then, I went to Home Depot and had them scan my paint, so I wouldn’t have to mix it again. My daughter built one, she is a far better painter than me. ---
**Author:** ![Mick427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce7236/32.png) [@Mick427](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Mick427)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2025, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/birdhouse-in-the-making/30974/9 "2025-03-15T22:55:22Z")
![IMG_3955](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/3/2/3295df7555d7078f987eb4b14aebae723e406bd7.jpeg) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/e/a/eaf3826791529c735f5a82e0b1f06851a85ae6d2.jpeg "Next-Level CNC Birdhouse Build! 🔥 Custom Designs with XTool & Laser Cutting") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0gPwzFbAhI) ---
**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/birdhouse-in-the-making/30974/10 "2026-03-12T23:43:08Z")
These are amazing! The detail is outstanding.