bird Boxes (Fancy)

Slayer · Post by **Slayer** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:04 pm

I just built a basic bird box and enjoyed making it so I would like to have a go at building a fancy one.

Does anyone know of any links where I might be able to get some ideas, templates from?

Thanks in advance

S

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:44 pm

Check out Johns (Cranbrook) Extreme Birdhouse stuff in the Gallery

Slayer · Post by **Slayer** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:09 pm

Awesome stuff :)

skiking · Post by **skiking** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:22 pm

I think you've just re-evaluated the word 'fancy'

Wood Magnet · Post by **Wood Magnet** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:47 am

Are these any good mate.

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:56 am

cute

Hinton Heating · Post by **Hinton Heating** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:49 pm

I like them Wood Magnet...

Are from your fair hand?

Wood Magnet · Post by **Wood Magnet** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:11 pm

No

, i found them somewhere and kept them for a round tuit.

I think they are very unusual and would probably sell well.

skiking · Post by **skiking** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:30 pm

I can''t fancy making one for the garden

I can't imagine they are that difficult to make once a template has been created. Using a band or scroll saw would make it quite quick to knock up the intricate pieces and a band saw could be used if you have the time

What wood would you use

Wood Magnet · Post by **Wood Magnet** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:53 pm

Usually i would just use pallet's or plywood for things like this.But at the moment i've got a large pile of spruce (over 500) 8'x3''x1/2'' to use up.

peter c · Post by **peter c** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:16 pm

Woody they are really good and put my attempts to shame. Although having said that all the ones I have made are occupied but maybe our Suffolk feathered friends are not terribly bright!!

Peter C

Slayer · Post by **Slayer** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:19 pm

That's the one's WM, just what I was after. I now have the inspiration, just need the plans now

Wood Magnet · Post by **Wood Magnet** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:46 pm

Just remember it's 1.1/4" hole for blue tit's, any bigger and other bird's get in and break the eggs or throw the chick's out to take over the nest box.

Slayer · Post by **Slayer** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:51 pm

My current hole is 25mm, which would hopefully attract a tit or two, I am looking at making a bigger hole for the great tit when I knock another one up!

Should rephrase that really but I think you get my drift!

Wood Magnet · Post by **Wood Magnet** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:16 pm

I'm sure i've got some more b/box pic's somewhere, i'll have a look through my w/working discs when i get the chance.

What about b/tables as well, any good to you?