So Many Projects,,,, So Much Fun

[Scrappile]

I have four projects in progress right now, and I work on which ever one fits my mood of the day.  Just having fun and doing nothing serious...  Here is the one I have been working on today.  It is a modification of an @alexfox pattern... Layered bird house pattern for a wall hanging,,, I thought it would make a cute real bird house.... This is my progress so far... The front of the bird house is Alex's pattern them I just have been building the house and this will be the front... I'm having a great time with it... I have to paint it now them glue the front together and attach it to the little house..

 

Edited February 28, 2021 by Scrappile

[WayneMahler]

Looks good Paul. Alex has some really nice patterns. Keep having fun my friend. 

[OCtoolguy]

59 minutes ago, Scrappile said:

I have four projects in progress right now, and I work on which ever one fits my mood of the day.  Just having fun and doing nothing serious...  Here is the one I have been working on today.  It is a modification of an @alexfox pattern... Layered bird house pattern for a wall hanging,,, I thought it would make a cute real bird house.... This is my progress so far... The front of the bird house is Alex's pattern them I just have been building the house and this will be the front... I'm having a great time with it... I have to paint it now them glue the front together and attach it to the little house..

 

Thanks for a great idea Paul. I've been thinking about making a couple of bird house/feeders. That is really nice. What did you have to shell out for the pattern?

 

[scrollerpete]

That really turn out nice, your playing produced real neat idea. Keep having fun live is too short.

[Scrappile]

25 minutes ago, octoolguy said:

Thanks for a great idea Paul. I've been thinking about making a couple of bird house/feeders. That is really nice. What did you have to shell out for the pattern?

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/928963558/c149-birdhouse-scroll-saw-pattern-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_8

[OCtoolguy]

6 minutes ago, Scrappile said:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/928963558/c149-birdhouse-scroll-saw-pattern-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_8

Thanks Paul. Much appreciated.

 

[FrankEV]

Great idea and beautiful work on both the scroll work and bird house.   

Of course you aren't going to let any real birds use it...right?

If you are going to use it as a real BH, make sure the bottom is a hinged trap door so it can be cleaned out and you need to provide a dowel on the front for a pearch. And dont forget to finish it with a non toxic finish that will stand up to the weather. 

A while back I made 8 bird houses (no scroll work) for my DIL with different size holes for different kinds of birds.  I used untreated cedar so I did not have to worry about a finish.  I had done a lot of research on what bird houses need to have.

 

 

 

[Scrappile]

1 hour ago, FrankEV said:

Great idea and beautiful work on both the scroll work and bird house.   

Of course you aren't going to let any real birds use it...right?

If you are going to use it as a real BH, make sure the bottom is a hinged trap door so it can be cleaned out and you need to provide a dowel on the front for a pearch. And dont forget to finish it with a non toxic finish that will stand up to the weather. 

A while back I made 8 bird houses (no scroll work) for my DIL with different size holes for different kinds of birds.  I used untreated cedar so I did not have to worry about a finish.  I had done a lot of research on what bird houses need to have.

 

 

 

Know what you are saying,,,, It will be up to real birds to decide, they can make up their own minds.  I have studied about bird houses... the hole size is not correct of the smaller birds, but I have never seen a bird with a tape measure checking... I could easily put dowel in and may,, but, if not the correct size hole, no bird will use it and no cleaning necessary,  the bottom I plan on attaching with screws for cleaning,,, I am member of the Audubon Society... but this is probably never going to be hung in a tree.

Edited February 27, 2021 by Scrappile

[dgman]

That looks great Paul and a great idea! How big is the hole? It might make a good clock if the hole can be adjusted to 1 3/8” to fit a clock fit up.

[Scrappile]

10 minutes ago, dgman said:

That looks great Paul and a great idea! How big is the hole? It might make a good clock if the hole can be adjusted to 1 3/8” to fit a clock fit up.

The hole is 1 1/2" but it could be any size you want... 

[dgman]

6 minutes ago, Scrappile said:

The hole is 1 1/2" but it could be any size you want... 

That could work!

[wombatie]

What a brilliant idea.  The Ritz of bird houses.

Marg

[savethebeer]

Very nice work with those bird houses.

I've two plain old bird houses on the front of my house and I've had 2 broods of Coal Tits a year {about 7 to 9 eggs each time} for many years. Coal Tits will not use a nest box with a perch on the front, other breeds wont use a nest box unless there is a perch so adjust the box to try and attract the audience your interested in.

My second bird house does not get a resident each year because the Coal Tits get territorial after they move in and chase off anyone who looks like they might move into the neighborhood, and its ten times worse if that new interloper is another Coal Tit. Its only used by occasional visitors who need an escape from bad weather for the night.

[daveww1]

very nice job and a great idea with the bird house

[BadBob]

14 hours ago, FrankEV said:

need to provide a dowel on the front for a pearch

Bird houses do not require perches.

Quote from "The Definitive Guide to Building Your Own Birdhouses"

"DO NOT put perches on any birdhouse. Only house sparrows and European starlings prefer perches. If you have a house with a
perch, remove the perch."

 

 

[OCtoolguy]

21 hours ago, FrankEV said:

Great idea and beautiful work on both the scroll work and bird house.   

Of course you aren't going to let any real birds use it...right?

If you are going to use it as a real BH, make sure the bottom is a hinged trap door so it can be cleaned out and you need to provide a dowel on the front for a pearch. And dont forget to finish it with a non toxic finish that will stand up to the weather. 

A while back I made 8 bird houses (no scroll work) for my DIL with different size holes for different kinds of birds.  I used untreated cedar so I did not have to worry about a finish.  I had done a lot of research on what bird houses need to have.

 

 

 

Thanks Frank, I would never have given much thought to those points. Now, I'm much more educated on BH's.

 

[Tomanydogs]

It is going to be a beautiful birdhouse. I would love a couple in my back yard. 

[Scrappile]

Well, I started on the painting today.... something I am not at all good at, but having fun.  I am going to try to make the birds look like goldfinches.... Our state bird and lots of them around in the summer...  This is a fun project...

 

Edited February 27, 2021 by Scrappile

[rjweb]

wow, that looks great painted Paul, excellent cutting also, RJ 

[Denny Knappen]

What a transformation, Paul.  The colors really make it pop.

[Scrappile]

I'm done,,, no more painting,,,, enough it enough... I will put a spray clear finish on it just for some protection. This would not hold up as an outdoor birdhouse..It is not the correct paint for it,,, maybe would work in a well protected location... But,,,, well ,,, it was fun.

 

Edited March 2, 2021 by Scrappile

[dgman]

I’m not a fan of painting scroll saw projects, but this is awesome! Great job Paul!

[Greatgrandpawrichard]

Oh My Goodness! Talk about Fantastic Work! Absolutely Fantastic! Thank you for sharing the photos of your Awesome Project!

 

Dick

[OCtoolguy]

4 hours ago, Scrappile said:

I'm done,,, no more painting,,,, enough it enough... I will put a spray clear finish on it just for some protection. This would not hold up as an outdoor birdhouse..It is not the correct paint for it,,, maybe would work in a well protected location... But,,,, well ,,, it was fun.

Beautiful!