Montserrat Posted March 20, 2016 Report Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) ... I got the pattern. I had some poplar in the raw for compound cutting. Used the bandsaw to cut it into pieces the right size for birdhouses. But no matter what I tried, I could not get the pattern to adhere to the wood. I ended up double-wrapping with packing tape, but it would always slightly slide when cutting the second side. Either way. Here are the first six - freshly oiled. Bought the eye-hooks already. They are so much fun. Also, Denny, how do you get the birds onto the perch? I ended up drilling them in the bottom to fit the perch. Edited March 20, 2016 by Montserrat Dave Monk, Phantom Scroller, New Guy and 2 others 5 Quote
amazingkevin Posted March 20, 2016 Report Posted March 20, 2016 ... I got the pattern. I had some poplar in the raw for compound cutting. Used the bandsaw to cut it into pieces the right size for birdhouses. But no matter what I tried, I could get the pattern to adhere to the wood. I ended up double-wrapping with packing tape, but it would always slightly slide when cutting the second side. Either way. Here are the first six - freshly oiled. Bought the eye-hooks already. They are so much fun. Also, Denny, how do get the birds onto the perch? I ended up drilling them in the bottom to fit the perch. 1170714_10208037503166745_1689390591628738895_n.jpg Please please some one some where send me mini bird houses for me to have at.These beauties have tantalized me long enough.Montserrat i wish we could team up and mass produce these 1 fold.your very good at what you do and i would love a teacher like you pupil in training! Quote
Denny Knappen Posted March 21, 2016 Report Posted March 21, 2016 Wow nice going on the Miniature Birdhouses. As for attaching the pattern to the blank, I copy the patterns to contact paper, then cover with packing tape. After the first cut keep the blank in stock and wrap again with packing tape. I also drill a hole in the base of the bird blank to fit the dowel. For the dowels, I use wood skewers. Quote
Denny Knappen Posted March 21, 2016 Report Posted March 21, 2016 Kevin, The first eight patterns are found in CWWC May, 2011. Additional patterns are on Diana Thompson's site, I think run by Scroller. Quote
woodduck Posted March 21, 2016 Report Posted March 21, 2016 Please please some one some where send me mini bird houses for me to have at.These beauties have tantalized me long enough.Montserrat i wish we could team up and mass produce these 1 fold.your very good at what you do and i would love a teacher like you pupil in training! Yes Kev just purchased the plans for the birdhouses myself ,you can get them from Diana Thompson"s site www.scrollsawinspirations.com amazingkevin 1 Quote
wombatie Posted March 21, 2016 Report Posted March 21, 2016 Perfect little houses, well done. Marg Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted March 21, 2016 Report Posted March 21, 2016 Sweet, I love the little guys ! Quote
Jim McDonald Posted March 21, 2016 Report Posted March 21, 2016 Denny has a way of getting people motivated. The work is great and the photos make you want to try. Quote
amazingkevin Posted March 22, 2016 Report Posted March 22, 2016 Kevin, The first eight patterns are found in CWWC May, 2011. Additional patterns are on Diana Thompson's site, I think run by Scroller. Good deal Denny! Quote
amazingkevin Posted March 22, 2016 Report Posted March 22, 2016 Yes Kev just purchased the plans for the birdhouses myself ,you can get them from Diana Thompson"s site www.scrollsawinspirations.com Good deal! Quote
breadstick Posted March 22, 2016 Report Posted March 22, 2016 Anyone know how long it takes to get the pattern? I, too, got inspired yesterday morning and bought the pattern and birds from her site, but haven't gotten a confirmation email or the pattern from her. Quote
Montserrat Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Posted March 22, 2016 Got it the next morning... Better email her then! Quote
breadstick Posted March 22, 2016 Report Posted March 22, 2016 Got mine this morning. Guess I spoke too soon. Trying to cut at least one today. Quote
Scrappile Posted March 22, 2016 Report Posted March 22, 2016 I got mine the same day I ordered. Hope mine look as good as the ones posted here. Quote
Denny Knappen Posted March 22, 2016 Report Posted March 22, 2016 Love to see more Miniature Birdhouses posted here! Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted March 22, 2016 Report Posted March 22, 2016 Great job on those. I have made a few of those when they came out in the magazine a couple of years ago. My mom still hangs hers in the window. Thanks for sharing them with us. DW Quote
Montserrat Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Posted March 22, 2016 The pattern set came with 15 houses - so I still need to cut 9 of 'em and then some ;-) Quote
scrollerpete Posted March 22, 2016 Report Posted March 22, 2016 I have made lot's of mini birdhouses, everybody loved them. I used 1/8 dowel for the perch to hold the bird and also I used lint from the dryer to put in the hole with a little bit of dried grass, just put a little bit of glue in the hole and then put the lint and grass in. Attached are some finish products and some are still in the unfinish state. Quote
Denny Knappen Posted March 22, 2016 Report Posted March 22, 2016 DW, great idea about hanging from a window. I thought of fan pulls also. Quote
Denny Knappen Posted March 22, 2016 Report Posted March 22, 2016 Pete, that is some display and great assortment. Quote
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