This birdhouse was made with locally cut pine, black walnut and cherry. The cylindrical head is constructed from 16 separate pine slats, turned on the lathe after glue up. The eyes are black walnut that has been treated with a solution of steel wool and vinegar to create the deep rich ebony color. A process that I tried for the first time and will use again. The beak and crest are cherry. The house is finished with spar urethane for protection from the weather. The dimensions are proportioned for chickadees. The home is located on a octagon white washed post. Chickadees enjoy!
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vipond33
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#1 posted 665 days ago
Very cute. I like how the birds will have an awning over their door and the young ones will have a slide. Very nice work curving the beak to the cylinder. Do you have a recipe for the vinegar solution?
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Tim Kindrick
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#2 posted 665 days ago
Fun project!! I’m very interested in your black walnut treatment. Can you post more details about that process?
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grizzman
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#3 posted 664 days ago
this is a beautiful bird house and very creative, very good job, good luck with the contest…you did a super job here…im going to try your experiment on the walnut and see what i get also…thank you for showing,,,grizzman
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Tag84
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#4 posted 664 days ago
What a fun birdhouse :) he looks real good, and great combination of wood. Good luck!
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Jonathan
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#5 posted 664 days ago
Fun and whimsical! Made me chuckle. Thank you for sharing this with us.
-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."
Roger
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#6 posted 661 days ago
very unique. good luck with the build contest
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