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Barnwood Dining table for two squirrels or one greedy one :)

Project by SawDustnSplinters posted 486 days ago 1471 views 2 times favorited 20 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Barnwood Dining table for two squirrels or one greedy one :)

Pretty straight forward, I was piddling around..and made a frame out of 1×6 barnwood with an angled 15 degree roof, put a table and two chairs in there and epoxied the shank of a couple of big nails out of the table to put the corn on. Used a couple of pieces of plumbers strap to attach it to the Hackberry tree… Best part is I had it certified and tested by the local squirrel society president and he says it (belch) passes…. :) and yes he is actually sitting in his chair but if he eats anymore he is likely to fall out :)

Be Well…

-- Frank, Little River/Academy, Texas , http://www.allthingsrustix.com


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trifern

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posted 486 days ago

That looks like one of Dick Cain’s birdhouses. Thanks for the post.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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steveosshop

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posted 486 days ago

Thats great. I really like that idea. I may have to make one of my own!! Thanx for posting.

-- Steve-o

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TreeBones

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posted 486 days ago

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jockmike2

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posted 486 days ago

Nicely done, funny, but nice.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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TedM

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posted 485 days ago

LOL! Great project, the photos are great!

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 485 days ago

That’s a great idea, do they leave you any tips? <;O)

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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MsDebbieP

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posted 485 days ago

that’s hilarious.
What a great idea and with the old barnboards it looks fantastic!

Great job. Thanks for sharing.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 485 days ago

I hope no hunters are looking at this!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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SawDustnSplinters

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posted 485 days ago

Thanx for the kind comments ya’ll…

Lee: you know that gives me an idea, what about a sign on top that says “No Hunting” or “Don’t Shoot”
or ? any ideas ?

-- Frank, Little River/Academy, Texas , http://www.allthingsrustix.com

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GaryK

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posted 485 days ago

That’s pretty cool. I have a bunch of squirrels (often referred to as Tree Rats) in my back yard. I think I will have to make one of these.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Chardt

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posted 485 days ago

Regarding Lee’s comment about hunters. Reminds me of a conversation I had a few years ago.

A friend of my fathers was an interstate truck driver based out of Georgia.
He tried to explain to me that there actually IS a squirrel hunting season, and you need a license. I was rolling from laughing. I asked 1. Who would ever eat a squirrel. 2. WHY? and 3. How many do you need to bag to get enough for dinner?

well, the answer was 1. Him, his brothers, his cousins, and his folks. 2. Them’s good eatin. 3. A bag full makes a tasty stew.

I’ll take his word for it.

-- When my wife ask's what I have to show for my wood working hobby, I just show her the splinters.

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GaryK

9521 posts in 881 days


posted 485 days ago

Texas:

Squirrel:
Open Season: October 1-February 3 and May 1-31. Daily bag limit: 10.

That’s easily a stew a day.

Here’s my version. Took about 1/2 an hour. Cedar. Haven’t had a chance to put any squirrel fixins’ in it yet.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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SawDustnSplinters

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posted 485 days ago

I like it Gary!! This turned out to be a fun post…I think it needs a sign in the attic something like “TreeRat RoadHouse” so gettin ready for October 1st ? :)

-- Frank, Little River/Academy, Texas , http://www.allthingsrustix.com

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Karson

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posted 485 days ago

Looks great Nice copy Gary. Your squirells won’t be big enough to eat if you don’e get some food to them soon.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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SawDustnSplinters

219 posts in 674 days


posted 485 days ago

Yea they are probably eyeballing it right now wondering what the heck is that…..

-- Frank, Little River/Academy, Texas , http://www.allthingsrustix.com

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Bob #2

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posted 485 days ago

Anything that keeps em out of the view of hawks and falcons and keeps em off the ground where cats like to take them apart for sport is A- OK with me.
You will really start to enjoy them now you have station to observe them.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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GaryK

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posted 485 days ago

I just got this in an e-mail tonight and thought that it was too much of a coincidence not to post it.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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SawDustnSplinters

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posted 485 days ago

Damn…that would make a good stew.. :)

FX

-- Frank, Little River/Academy, Texas , http://www.allthingsrustix.com

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GaryK

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posted 484 days ago

Here’s my first visitor:

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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relic

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posted 484 days ago

To funny, my wife would love one of these then so would the dog. Really neat idea, thanks for sharing Frank.

-- Andy Stark

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