Second Birdhouse

[Gil Jones]

127mm tall by 63.5mm wide [5" tall by 2 1/2" wide]. Roof is Bradford Pear, and bottom is Live Oak. The bird is from Michael’s craft store.
Your comments are welcome.

[ptc]

looks good.

[hughie]

Your comments are welcome


Gil the word that comes to mind is'elegant' :2tsup: you have mastered the Birdhouse well and truly.

[joe greiner]

Very tweet, Gil. Er, very sweet. (Sorry, I couldn't resist.) Nice work.

Joe

[lubbing5cherubs]

Gil that is just gorgeous
Toni

[ss_11000]

Top job Gil:clap:

[DJ’s Timber]

Top work Gil :2tsup:, but I reckon you should try one using the Oak for the roof with the Pear for the house. It should give the roof a thatched look methinks :think:

[OGYT]

Good work, Gil. I see you're using those beading tools. :D
Are you making these to sell... or to decorate a Christmas tree? Just curious.

[Gil Jones]

Thanks for the comments y'all:)
DJ, thanks for the idea!
Al, the beads are made with the tools I sent you pics of. My work is mostly for Bunny to decorate with, but some is for sale, including the birdhouses. Keep in mind that I have only made two so far, and I have a lot to learn. They are fun to make!!:)

[lubbing5cherubs]

Gil is your bird house hollowed out??
Toni

[Gil Jones]

Toni,
I use a Forstner bit in the tail stock chuck to do most of the hollowing [25.4mm (1") for the base, and 34.925mm (1 3/8") for the roof , then a 7mm (±) scraper to clean up the bottom of each bore. The roof part need not be hollowed past where the base tenon fits into it, but I like to hollow it 2/3 of the way up so the piece is lighter and balanced a bit better.