[Nickp]

Normally I'm all onboard with the the Bosch1617 series but Lijong has expressed an interest in doing smaller scale projects. In this particular instance I'd almost recommend a smaller 1/4" (or metric equivalent) machine.
Maybe the DeWalt 611(?) or Bosch Colt(?). Bee houses and birdhouses will need small bits and precise cuts, the extra HP will be unnecessary.
Yeh, I know, pure sacrilege!

+1...smaller would definitely be better for your application...and there are plunge bases available, certainly for the Bosch trim router...