The Production Line - Cedar Birdhouse Models 11

Voila! Fini! (Now What?!)

Solid red cedar model with a shiny, sturdy perch

Though the cedar birdhouse production line was slowed on occasion - by painted models, cedar stands, Rietveld chairs, hockey, motorcycling, hop vines, lawn care, and a bunch of other stuff - the last three came off the line the other day, shiny brass perches included. I would have revealed these photos sooner but I went to Port Bruce with Pat, got caught up counting seagulls near the channel, and motorcycled to Port Burwell yesterday so I could feel t fresh breeze blow through what's left of my hair.

Yeh, life happens.... oft-times outside the workshop. Who knew?

The sides are 1/2" thick, attached to the sides of the face

Because I now attach the sides (cedar slats) in such a way that they are visible from the front and back (i.e., onto the sides of the face and back end), the base is larger - 5 by 6 - and provides more square footage for the interior nesting space. I say, smooth move, Einstein.

Another project, related to JR-style birdhouses, soon to follow.

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The Production Line - Cedar Birdhouse Models 10

Slippery Drawer Pulls as Perches?

I buy perches by the dozen at Habitat for Humanity

Some birds will use a drawer pull as their perch, others will just grip the edge of the entry hole. I wonder if the birds that ignore the perch find a drawer pull - perfect for the human hand - too slippery to sit upon?

This set of three, red cedar houses will soon be joined - in a basement storage area - by the final set of cedar models with different drawer pulls as perches. The long production line is finally coming to an end.... for the time being.

 Red cedar fence slats and deck boards make a solid house

Why does the workshop smell so good? Lovely cedar slats

Some other project will surely follow.

: )

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Birdhouse Trim, Perches and Stands 3

Three Select Stands in Progress

Things are looking up for these painted white pine models

I have three white pine birdhouses almost finished as 'stand-alones', and they will hopefully enjoy a long life atop sturdy cedar-block stands on someone's deck or in a back yard. I will prepare one more block of cedar today (w sanding, attaching barnboard stabilizers, inserting a metal pole) and paint second coats on the small platforms and collars that secure the house to the pole.

Easy work in front of a fan! I like it.

 'Sturdy Stand' number three will soon join the others

 Second coats needed on three colour-co-ordinated platforms and collars

This piece of cedar needs a good sanding

More to follow.

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