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Birdhouse with Stone Chimney

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Aug 16, 2008

(posted by MsDebbieP)
Rick was building this birdhouse and was just about ready to start adding the chimney when the “Gorilla Glue” challenge was posted.

He used the Gorilla Glue to attach the stones to the side wall and to the roof of the birdhouse. He chose to leave the foamed glue showing to provide a “rustic mortar” look to the structure.

Wood: old barnboard and cedar shingles.
Size: approximately 14” x 12”.

He built a frame to fit around the metal basketball post and attached the birdhouse to that. He attached it on an angle so we can enjoy the chimney as well as watch the birds go in and out.
It looks wonderful in the yard.

-- Rick D


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trifern

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posted 107 days ago

Nice looking birdhouse. I just hope the American Redeem Team doesn’t stop by for a game of hoops. Thanks for sharing.

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

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MsDebbieP

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posted 107 days ago

haha
plans are for the net to come down, leaving spaces for even MORE birdhouses.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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lew

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posted 107 days ago

Yes, but is it safe to have an open fire with all that nesting material around? ;>)

Nice bird house.

Lew

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MsDebbieP

12282 posts in 697 days


posted 107 days ago

good thought. Maybe I’ll have to install a fire extinguisher inside for the birds to use!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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griff

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posted 107 days ago

Very nice bird house. Very good build

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

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Brad_Nailor

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posted 107 days ago

Thats a cool bird house. I like the roofing solution, although it’s a touch out of scale with the rest of the house. The stone chimney is a great idea, gives it a serious “real” look. Nice work!

-- Women love me.....trees fear me

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jeanmarc

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posted 107 days ago

very nice

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jockmike2

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posted 107 days ago

Deb, these are so cool you and hubby must of had a blast building them and planning where they go. Great work and a great Green project.

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

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MsDebbieP

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posted 107 days ago

Yes, Mike.. we’re having a blast!
Thanks :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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thetimberkid

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posted 106 days ago

Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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SteveKorz

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posted 106 days ago

This is cool as heck… really nice. I like this a lot.

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)

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MsDebbieP

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posted 105 days ago

thanks guys :)
Rick’s quite proud of it and just beams when he hears the feedback!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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MsDebbieP

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posted 68 days ago

Rick received his t-shirt in the mail today!! Pretty exciting!

Thanks to Gorilla Glue and to Martin for this opportunity

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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