Small but Mighty 1

For Wrens and Chickadees

I think this batch of five small houses will be pretty colourful by the time I'm done later this afternoon. They still need a bit of trim, a perch, and a piece of string.  More photos to follow.

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16 Cedar Birdhouses 3

Perches in Place

The other day I added perches to half a big batch of cedar houses just in time for a weekend sale in Lambeth. People like $15 and $20 birdhouses and I like making a bench load at a time.

If you want me to save you a half-dozen gimme a call.

: )

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Little Library 10

Where's My Hammer?

It's time to start adding the trim. Once I find my hammer you will hear it tap, tap, tappin' away.

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16 Cedar Birdhouses 2

All Set for Perches

I think I've added enough trim to catch a bird's eye (and a buyer's) and hide the butt ends of the sides. Today I will work on eight perches, so half of this looong batch will be ready for an upcoming Saturday sale.

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16 Cedar Birdhouses 2

Necessary Trim

Because the red cedar faces are only 5 inches wide on these birdhouses I attached the sides - almost one inch thick) onto the outer edges of the front and backside so that the interior space has a suitable volume for a family of, for example, seven chickadees. However, that means the butt ends of the sides are the first thing people will notice, and the butts don't look too pretty. So, I cover them with trim. More work, I know, but more attractive in the long run, in my humble opinion.

Now that the six painted models are dry they will receive the same treatment too.

More to follow.

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Custom Birdhouse 18

Where to Put the Sign?

"Sign needs a 2nd coat. Then I'll walk it over"

Followers of these particular posts might now assume I forgot something when building and painting this large custom birdhouse. What!? (Okay, I admit it. You're right).

Now I just have to find a good spot for the sign!

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16 Cedar Birdhouses

A Mix of Solid Cedar

Three cedar birdhouses need a roof and the slats are at the ready. Upon close inspection you will see that the front and back are made from new red cedar, from stacks at Home Depot that are generally used as fence slats. Because the slats are only 5 inches wide I am now in the habit of attaching the sides of the birdhouses (cut from rustic rescued western cedar) to the outside of the face and backside.

Together with four rustic cedar roof slats and a 5 by 6-inch base per house (the base is held in place with three screws) I can assemble a tall batch of solid houses in pretty short order.

Yesterday I grabbed six and painted roofs in primary colours. After a second coat is dry I will add trim and perches. I think I'll be busy with this batch for another couple of days.

Stay tuned.

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