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Bird houses are alway fun and functional. Unfortunately, mother nature takes its toll on them. I thought if I’m going to spend the time building one I want it to be able to hold up to the elements. I built this at the beginning of spring. The core is plywood I had laying around. The pop can siding came for some donors in the break room at work. The hole is 1 1/2” PVC and the landing is 1/2” copper. I wonder how many years this creation will last.
It been hanging in a tree since the beginning of April. I looked in it a few days ago and presto!!!
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grizzman
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#1 posted 700 days ago
now if you serve some vanilla ice cream with it…it would make one yummy drink…but i like the idea here of using the metal from pop cans..i think it will survive nature for some time…cool idea…grizzman
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Jim Jakosh
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#2 posted 700 days ago
Nothing like a metal roof and sides and copper and pvc to withstand the weather. That should be good for 50 yeasr!
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darkhollow
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#3 posted 700 days ago
nice work on the birdhouse, I’m sure they will be safe, cozy and stylish! You might like to check out Bobby Hansen’s (maybe hanson) book on tin-can art. this piece looks like it would have been right at home in this collection.
-- You say Luddite like it's a bad thing ...
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#4 posted 699 days ago
I’m wondering how long the plywood will last outside if it’s not for outdoor applications. Even humidity will take its toll. That is very creative and eyecatching! Recycling is the word!
During the time the US was involved in Vietnam, people made houses, etc. using beer cans, cut and flattened like a shingle.
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learnin2do
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#5 posted 696 days ago
too cute! -the house AND its occupants!
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