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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
January 14, 2006
11:05 PM Post #1977480
| hi everyone i am john from cranbrook ont canada. i am new here .i would like to say hi to everyone and it is nice to be here.
here is a link to some pictures of what i make from reclaimed barnwood.
http://community.webshots.com/user/cranbrook2
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balvenie
Marysville, WA
(Zone 7a)
 January 14, 2006
11:24 PM Post #1977532
| Welcome to Dave's Cranbrook. Your woodworking is spectacular. Those bird houses,rather mansions, are the envy of any little bird. The arbor is really neat too. |
drdon
Temecula, CA
(Zone 8b)
January 15, 2006
01:08 PM Post #1978439
| hiya cranbrook2,
Welcome! Those birdhouses are insane! Great work, great craftsmanship! We all look forward to seeing more of your amazing art.
best,
don |
Repeat_Bloomer
Peekskill, NY
(Zone 6b)
February 14, 2006
09:28 PM Post #2045502
| Wow - now THAT'S a house! |
Magwar
Royston, GA
(Zone 7b)
February 24, 2006
04:53 PM Post #2068607
| O.O That is amazing. How long does it take you to build each house? |
nminmd
Frederick, MD
(Zone 7a)
February 25, 2006
02:43 PM Post #2070860
| Welcome to Dave's. Your birdhouse creations are wonderful! They must weigh a ton..how do you mount them? |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2006
12:51 PM Post #2072885
| I love the vine sculpture along with the other pieces. All of it comes together so nicely around the hottub.
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SoCal
Huntington Beach, CA
(Zone 10a)
March 20, 2006
12:21 PM Post #2125444
| Hi John and welcome to DG. I love all of your birdhouses and all the other wood projects also. Beautiful work!!
Do you have the directions to make the Cedar planter w/ trellis? My 86 yr. old father likes to work with wood also and has been asking me to find him some new interesting projects.
Donna |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
May 12, 2006
11:51 AM Post #2272326
| Thank you everyone for all the nice replies.
Donna . you can contact me at madebyjade@sympatico.ca and i will help you.
thanks again everyone.
john |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 28, 2006
10:53 PM Post #2327025
| I have one thing to say about your woodworking. OH MY GOD! I am sitting here shaking my head in amazement at your pics. They are undescribable. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
May 31, 2006
04:38 PM Post #2336411
| Thank you very much pepper23 for such a great compliment.
i really appreciate it.
john |
vic9
Kenosha, WI
(Zone 4a)
June 01, 2006
06:29 PM Post #2341060
| John...
Welcome to Dave's Garden ! You're going to love it here!!
Some great projects and super craftsmanship. You are indeed a talent. Are you self taught???
I especially like the log arbor. Was that your own design ? Love the Bird Condo's
and the children's playhouse. What"s not to like? |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 01, 2006
06:37 PM Post #2341097
| Let's keep making his head and ego swell!!! LOL |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 02, 2006
10:51 AM Post #2343589
| Thanks again for the great compliments. i design all of my work. i usually design them as i go. i try to build things that no one else builds. one of a kind.
thanks
john |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 02, 2006
11:08 AM Post #2343640
| Well, keep them on coming!!! Your work is truly on of a kind. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 02, 2006
03:47 PM Post #2344595
| Thank you Pepper23
i am going to build a new birdhouse in the next few weeks. i will post a pic when its done.
john |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 02, 2006
06:30 PM Post #2345261
| Can't wait!! |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 18, 2006
12:39 PM Post #2404365
| Here is Extreme Birdhouse # 20.
It is made from 120 yr old reclaimed barn wood.
It is 5 1/2 ft wide and 4 1/2 ft high
the roof will be finish with steel , not sure the colour yet.
it will also have 22 wood dormers and railings on all 3 roofs and both balconies.
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 18, 2006
12:44 PM Post #2404388
| I think i have some new tenants already.
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bedwesl
Hartselle, AL
June 20, 2006
04:15 PM Post #2413201
| Spectacular houses...but I'm afraid you won't get any birds in those as long as your cats are laying claims on them. You do nice work.
Sheri |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 20, 2006
04:41 PM Post #2413284
| I don't think you can call that a bird house now. It has to be a cat mansion. Great job though!! Keep up the good work!! |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 21, 2006
08:16 AM Post #2415488
| Thanks Sheri and pepper
The cats always get to check out the houses first.
once they are mounted the birds move in pretty fast.
the scent of the cats doesn't seem to bother the birds.
thanks
john |
bedwesl
Hartselle, AL
June 22, 2006
09:41 AM Post #2419739
| That's pretty neat that the cats don't seem to bother the birds or keep them away. I love to watch the birds in the morning feeding and I always thought if you had cats, you wouldn't have too many birds around. Guess the birds just can't stay away from homes such as the ones you've made. They're awesome...great job.
Sheri |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 22, 2006
12:41 PM Post #2420490
| Thank you Sheri
the cats don,t even go near the houses once their up.
its too hard for them to get over the base.
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 22, 2006
05:43 PM Post #2421549
| The birds here would be in hog heaven if they had one your bird houses!!! |
tango88
Tomball, TX
June 26, 2006
12:19 AM Post #2433965
| Hey Cranbrook --- That's quite a structure. Mounting them must take a crane! Would love to see one of "the big ones" being installed. Great job as always. --- Tango |
bedwesl
Hartselle, AL
June 26, 2006
10:16 AM Post #2434860
| I bet that would be interesting to see one mounted. About how much do they weigh?
Sheri |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 28, 2006
06:07 AM Post #2442300
| Thank you again everyone. they are pretty easy to mount as long as you have a tractor.
it takes 2 guys about an hour to mount one securely
this house weighs about 350 - 400 lbs.
this one is almost complete. i just have a few minor details to finish.
thanks again
john
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 28, 2006
06:12 AM Post #2442307
| here is another pic 
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bedwesl
Hartselle, AL
June 29, 2006
11:02 AM Post #2447142
| That is too cool. Great job. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 29, 2006
07:13 PM Post #2448781
| Thank you very much bedwesl
john
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 29, 2006
08:31 PM Post #2449070
| Uh oh!! Black cat on house means a haunted bird house!!! LOL. Better name this the wicked bird house or something like that. Or the Munster's New Home.
John, that is a good picture!! Giving me lots of ideas for Halloween. Keep up the good work. I showed some of your houses to my dad who is a carpenter and he just shook his head and said you must have a lot of time on your hands. In other words he was very impressed and if he was there in person he would try to take one of those apart and try put it back together. Of course that means there will be pieces sitting on the ground. He will say that he don't know where they came from and they must not be important. LOL. We just shake our heads at him. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 30, 2006
08:20 AM Post #2450532
| Thank you pepper
I like building old gothic looking houses. haunted houses. i think they are beautiful.
maybe my next house will be in style of a haunted house.
thanks for the great idea.LOL
john |
BriarRose74
Moon Twp, PA
(Zone 6a)
July 04, 2006
11:13 AM Post #2465869
| Very good, interesting and creative work CranBrook!!
~ Suzi :) |
pegdog
Winchester, VA
(Zone 6a)
July 07, 2006
03:29 PM Post #2479086
| Houses are great. Do birds actually inhabit them? Usually, birds are too territorial to be in such a close quarters environment. Nice work. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
July 10, 2006
11:06 AM Post #2489171
| Thank you Suzi and pegdog.
the birds love them . there are at least 7 or 8 birds nesting in the large houses
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
July 10, 2006
11:10 AM Post #2489185
| Here is another house. 
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
July 10, 2006
08:30 PM Post #2491114
| I could live in that last house! Nah, just kidding!! |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
July 16, 2006
01:18 PM Post #2512141
| hi again everyone.
i thought i would give you a break from birdhouses.LOL
here is a 10 ft diameter gazebo i just finished this morning.
it is made from pressure treated wood.
thanks
john
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
July 16, 2006
01:20 PM Post #2512151
| i almost forgot my helper. her name is Daisy 
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BriarRose74
Moon Twp, PA
(Zone 6a)
July 16, 2006
01:21 PM Post #2512153
| You do good work! ~ Suzi :) |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
July 16, 2006
01:28 PM Post #2512172
| Like the gazebo and Daisy. Can I have her? Nah, just kidding. You can keep her. lol. Keep up the good work!!
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
August 21, 2006
09:06 PM Post #2645995
| Here is my latest Extreme Birdhouse # 21
it is made from 60 yr old reclaimed barn wood.
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
August 21, 2006
09:08 PM Post #2646006
| this is a view of the back. 
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
August 21, 2006
09:32 PM Post #2646097
| Awesome as usual!!! |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
August 22, 2006
06:58 AM Post #2647159
| Thanks again Pepper. i,m off to build another one. lol |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
September 02, 2006
07:25 AM Post #2684203
| Hi again everyone
here is my newest extreme birdhouse # 22
it is also made from 60 yr old reclaimed barn wood
john
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
September 02, 2006
07:26 AM Post #2684207
| back view 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
September 02, 2006
07:31 AM Post #2684217
| top view 
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
September 02, 2006
01:53 PM Post #2685064
| Looks like an oversized Lincoln log house. Very neat!! We have a bird feeder made out of reclaimed barnwood that we bought at a little artist co-op. The birds love it because it actually looks like a barn. They would also love your bird houses. They would fit right in with all of the trees we have. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
September 05, 2006
05:55 AM Post #2693078
| Thanks sgain Pepper.
i am working on a jumbo sized birdhouse now.
it is 9 ft wide.
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
September 05, 2006
07:08 AM Post #2693139
| Man!! Talk about huge!! Looking good though. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
November 13, 2006
12:30 PM Post #2909910
| Hi everyone
Here is an update on my latest project.
I haven't had much time to work on it but it,s getting there.
The roof is going to to done copper.
It is 8 ft 4" high and 9 ft wide.
i have also contacted the Guinness book of world records to set a new record for the worlds largest birdhouse.
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
November 13, 2006
12:33 PM Post #2909925
| The cats like this one. 
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 13, 2006
07:52 PM Post #2911022
| The birdhouse looks great. It'l look even better when the copper is put on. I hope you make Guinness Book of Records with this one. ti should also be listed as the best looking one. lol. Keep up the good work! |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
November 15, 2006
07:15 AM Post #2914973
| Thank you Pepper
I found someone close by who works with copper and has all the tools.
i will post a few pics when its done.
john |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
December 01, 2006
04:26 PM Post #2959852
| Here are a few more i just finished in the past 2weeks.
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
December 01, 2006
04:29 PM Post #2959858
| part2 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
December 01, 2006
04:30 PM Post #2959864
| part3 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
December 01, 2006
04:33 PM Post #2959873
| part 4 
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Bubba_MoCity
Missouri City, TX
December 01, 2006
04:41 PM Post #2959890
| I've been admiring your work all year. Do you have plans? or are you just creating as you go?
Can we see some in progress? I'd like to see how / what the dividers and floors look.
The holes: what size birds are these for? Do you drill them with power or brace & bit?
Please show us all how you do this. Thanks.
Bill
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 01, 2006
05:21 PM Post #2960021
| hi sall yopui hgoofd!! !][=9desss
My cat says hi. That is typing above. LOL his pic below.
Love the new birdhouses cranbrook. My cat loved them too. He climbed onto my keyboard to get a better look. 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
December 29, 2006
05:57 PM Post #3034482
| These are my kitty cats 
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 29, 2006
06:44 PM Post #3034615
| How many do you have there???? They all are nice looking cats. I wouldn't mind having more but my one cat would NOT be happy sharing the attention. lol |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
January 10, 2007
11:26 AM Post #3070978
| Hi Pepper
I have 33 cats. They are all very happy. |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
January 10, 2007
09:26 PM Post #3072901
| 33!! Man that's alot!!
Hey did your birdhouse make it into the Guinness Book of Records? You never did say. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
January 11, 2007
10:01 AM Post #3073961
| Hi Pepper
It takes up to a year to find out if i have a record holder.
I just got an email from Bob Villa,s office and they would like to do an article on my birdhouses.
Ijust finish # 27 a few days ago.
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
January 11, 2007
10:03 AM Post #3073965
| here is the back 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
January 11, 2007
02:47 PM Post #3074674
| part 3 
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Bubba_MoCity
Missouri City, TX
January 11, 2007
03:52 PM Post #3074827
| Absolutely beautiful!
Do you have plans, or just take off building?
I'd like to see the floor plans, sometime.
Thanks,
Bill |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
January 11, 2007
06:39 PM Post #3075274
| Thanks Bubba
When i started this one i had no idea what to build so i drew a layout on a piece of plywood and just started building.
This one took me 4 days to build.
I would like to find someone who can plans and paterns for my houses.
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
January 11, 2007
08:55 PM Post #3075583
| Congrats on the Bob Villa deal!! That's a real coup! The latest house is awesome as usual. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
January 12, 2007
08:43 AM Post #3076367
| Thanks again Pepper |
Bubba_MoCity
Missouri City, TX
January 12, 2007
09:25 AM Post #3076491
| Now, I'd like to take a vacation and come watch & learn from a master.
Probably bring the laptop and some CAD software to document your plans. |
Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
January 12, 2007
02:36 PM Post #3077298
| Just at awe! Your Birdhouses are georgeous. Makes me want to grow wings. Congrats. on the Bob Villa article. Oh, I am wondering how many birds does one of your mansions house?
Judy |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
January 12, 2007
08:11 PM Post #3078272
| Judy, flap, flapping wings. LOL |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
January 13, 2007
07:40 AM Post #3079149
| Thank you again everyone.
This new house has 19 apartments.
Bubba
maybe you can teach me something about CAD
I would like to use it for my birdhouses and arbors
john |
Bubba_MoCity
Missouri City, TX
January 14, 2007
09:19 AM Post #3082511
| I subscribe to "Woodworker's Journal' and in their latest issue (Feb 07) they have an article on CAD.
Personally I have an old 2D version and want to upgrade, so am studying their advise. They also have a website and this is one of the articles there - http://www.woodworkersjournal.com and click the Quik-Link icon.
Some are FREE that are not too bad.
I also have Cutlist Plus which has save a bunch of lumber and plywood for me. It will plot the pieces on available material, so you don't over buy or wind up short. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
January 18, 2007
09:40 PM Post #3098489
| Thanks for the great link Bubba
I have seen the cutlist Plus before.
Most of the wood i use is reclaimed so i just cut the bad stuff and use whats left. |
prettylady24
Calhoun, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 04, 2007
05:54 PM Post #3157580
| Hey John...I will be look forward to the day you have plans... I still want to build one of your designs for my yard...
You are very creative... Love your work.
Peggy |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
February 05, 2007
07:21 AM Post #3158970
| Thanks Peggy
I been trying for over a year to find someone who can help me make up some patterns.
Then last week my son said he knows how to do that kind of stuff so i thought sure why not.
I send him the information and he takes it from there.
To my surprise he was right he does know what he,s doin.
He sent me a floor plan already and he will have a design done and ready to go in 2 weeks.
I will send you a copy as soon as possible . |
Bubba_MoCity
Missouri City, TX
February 05, 2007
11:39 AM Post #3159784
| That's great news, John.
I'm sure that several of us are looking forward to seeing the plans. |
prettylady24
Calhoun, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 05, 2007
11:41 AM Post #3159788
| Awe John I can't begin to tell you how much this excites me..
I am definitely looking forward to this...
Thanks so much ahead of time...
Peggy |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
May 03, 2007
08:30 AM Post #3458990
| Hi everyone , spring is here and the birds are talking to me again.
They said they need a new house so here it is.
This bird mansion is made from 120 yr old barn wood and has over 80 apartments.
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
May 03, 2007
08:32 AM Post #3459000
| part two 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
May 03, 2007
08:34 AM Post #3459006
| part three 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
May 03, 2007
08:36 AM Post #3459011
| Last pic 
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Bubba_MoCity
Missouri City, TX
May 03, 2007
09:48 AM Post #3459203
| Outstanding as always! |
BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 03, 2007
03:02 PM Post #3460071
| I'll 2nd that statement. : ) |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 03, 2007
05:29 PM Post #3460568
| Me three!!! |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
May 04, 2007
06:26 PM Post #3464071
| Thank you Bubba_Mocity , Blue Glancer and pepper23 very much for the nice comments. |
prew
Oklahoma City, OK
June 01, 2007
11:07 AM Post #3561441
| my sakes...i'm stunned. absolutely amazing work. |
Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
June 04, 2007
11:15 PM Post #3576434
| WOW!! I am just so Awed by your Bird Mansions. Just GORGEOUS! Can't wait to see whats next. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 05, 2007
11:36 AM Post #3578316
| Thank you prew and Seedtosser1
I will have another large birdhouse done in about a week from now.
This is how it looks so far.
It is made from 70 year old barn wood.
john
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BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 05, 2007
11:41 AM Post #3578335
| Wow, that is beautiful. Absolutely amazing. I can't even make a small one. lol : )
~Lucy |
Bubba_MoCity
Missouri City, TX
June 05, 2007
12:04 PM Post #3578451
| I've been meaning to ask -
Do you use a band saw to resaw the wood?
What sort of jig's do you use? - your "logs" are so uniform.
Any particular brand of saw blades?
Do you resharpen them yourself?
How long does it take to build one of these mansions?
Do you sell them? |
prew
Oklahoma City, OK
June 05, 2007
01:28 PM Post #3578728
| Your welcome John. That one looks even larger? I have a 4 yr old grandson, 2 yrs past due on the terrible 2's. It looks like maybe he could slide rite down in, just prior to placing the roof. Maybe?...just stay there for oooo, about a year ...erso. Joking...sorta. Bubba asked all the questions, and then some, that were racing thru my head. Patiently awaits your answers. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 05, 2007
03:10 PM Post #3579044
| Thanks again everyone for all the nice replys.
Bubba
I don,t use any jigs or plans. I just build them as i go.
I start by pulling all the old nails out of the wood .
Then i run the wood through the planer for some of the houses depending on how the wood looks.
To make the logs i rip them with the tablesaw .
I feed the wood through 3 times for each log.
This birdhouse took about 5 hours to rip all the logs.
I just leave the tablesaw running for an hour at a time and just keep feeding the wood through.
It does make lots of sawdust just for one birdhouse and that is even before i start building it.
I only buy cheap blades because i always seem to miss a few nails so i don,t feel so bad when i hit one.
I have about 20 blades that i will eventually get sharpened.
It takes me from 2 days for the smaller houses up to 2 weeks to build the larger houses.
I just recently started selling some of them because my yard has more then enough now.
I have also started to sell plans so people can build their own.
http://www.extremebirdhouse.com
This is how much sawdust it took just to prepare the wood for this birdhouse .
I filled 6 garbage bags just with the sawdust and shavings.
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 05, 2007
08:12 PM Post #3580092
| Wow, that's alot of sawdust!!! |
prew
Oklahoma City, OK
June 06, 2007
02:46 PM Post #3583034
| Enjoyed your link. thx for posting. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 20, 2007
07:23 PM Post #3638828
| Thank you pepper and prew.
I am up to 14 bags of shavings and sawdust just on one birdhouse.
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 20, 2007
07:49 PM Post #3638886
| That's alot of sawdust. lol. The house is looking great!! |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 21, 2007
07:55 AM Post #3640410
| Thanks Pepper
I want to find some little brass bells to put in each tower and i still have to add all the steel railings .
They will be copper colour. |
Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
June 21, 2007
09:56 AM Post #3640756
| Hey Cranebook2,
As usual, i am in total awe of your work.
Last night I was able to share all your work with my DD.
She is my 14 yr old artist. I loved watching her expessions as we went through the various photo's-Haha, couldn't grasp how big they were till I showed the pic of you standing next to one-She almost fell on the floor!
Best of luck finding the right bells-can't wait to see her finished.
Judy |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 21, 2007
12:07 PM Post #3641262
| Thank you Judy for the nice compliments.
It sould be done by next week some time , i am waiting on a few materials.
I will try to find some bells that chime and make noise.
I still don,t no what colour to do the roof yet.
It has to a colour that i can match with chaulking.
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 21, 2007
12:13 PM Post #3641294
| I like this picture
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Bubba_MoCity
Missouri City, TX
June 21, 2007
12:22 PM Post #3641333
| We all do! |
BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 21, 2007
02:51 PM Post #3641862
| You seem to out do yourself with every house. That one is just beautiful, also. : )
It might have been posted and I missed it, but what kind of birds are nesting in those?
Do you make the hole sizes different on different houses, for different birds?
(wow, that was alot of differences. lol) : )
~Lucy |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 21, 2007
03:02 PM Post #3641893
| Thank you Lucy
I do drill the holes differently depending on the house.
This one because of it,s size will be for sparrows and swallows.
My next birdhouse will be for Purple Martins.
I have 3 Martins nesting in this one. 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 21, 2007
03:06 PM Post #3641915
| Heres one more. beautiful birds 
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BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 21, 2007
05:24 PM Post #3642494
| Do they have a way to clean them out, like a removable top? Sorry for all the questions, but they are so interesting. : )
~Lucy |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 21, 2007
05:52 PM Post #3642612
| Hi Lucy
One thing i do is take lots of pictures just in case someone has a question. lol
Yes, all the insides are removable for cleaning.
This is what it looks like inside.
Everthing comes out.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 21, 2007
08:55 PM Post #3643300
| Thanks for showing the inside!! I have been wanting to see the insides but kept fogetting to ask. lol |
Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
June 22, 2007
10:15 PM Post #3647538
| Yes, Thank you for showing the insides. I am facinated! Ok, so I would like to know about your first bird house. Is this how you got started?
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 23, 2007
06:49 AM Post #3648175
| Thank you Seedtosser
I grew up in an old lumber yard and my father was a carpenter.
I got started by building houses from the age of 15 until i was 35.
I also built lots of decks, fences, barns and anything else woodworking on the way.
I grew up with a hammer in my hand. lol
I was injured 5 years ago and had to retire so i build this stuff when i can to stay busy.
This is the first birdhouse i built out of 30 .
Then i just got carried away. lol
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 23, 2007
04:37 PM Post #3649684
| That one would look good next to our birdfeeder. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 25, 2007
01:29 PM Post #3656680
| Here are the final pictures i hope. lol
I still might add some little details here and there.
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 25, 2007
01:32 PM Post #3656693
| pic 2 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 25, 2007
01:35 PM Post #3656703
| pic 3 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
June 25, 2007
01:38 PM Post #3656714
| Last one
my kitty.
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BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 25, 2007
01:49 PM Post #3656754
| Wow, I think you ought to go in the business of making those on a larger scale, I think I could live in that one. : )
Cute kitty.
~Lucy |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 25, 2007
08:48 PM Post #3658347
| I agree with Lucy. lol. And a very cute kitty. |
Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
June 26, 2007
01:53 PM Post #3661008
| Too cute with kitty!
giggling here in agreement with lucy-Hey I'm only 5 feet tall LOL
|
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 18, 2007
06:19 PM Post #4098394
| Hi everyone ,It has been a very busy summer so now that it,s slowing down i thought i better start posting some more pics.
This is my garden shed that i am building now.
It is 12 ff wide 10 ft deep and 14 ft high and it has 6 roofs , 12 hips , 8 valleys and 15 windows.
I will be adding 4x8 sheets of Chalet board ( wood siding ) to the extrerior. 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 18, 2007
06:27 PM Post #4098418
| Pic # 2
It has a great view
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 18, 2007
06:30 PM Post #4098427
| pic # 3 Back view 
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BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 18, 2007
07:51 PM Post #4098761
| Another beautiful work of art. : ) I bet kids would love to make a playhouse out of that. I know I would have, when I was little.
Very nice.
~Lucy |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 18, 2007
08:12 PM Post #4098856
| Thank you Lucy
I built a playhouse a few years ago that looks very similar to this shed but half the size.
My shed will look a lot like the playhouse but much larger .
This message was edited Oct 18, 2007 8:49 PM
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
October 18, 2007
08:39 PM Post #4098953
| Wow!! Gorgeous!! |
BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 18, 2007
09:09 PM Post #4099076
| Oh my...what little girl wouldn't want that to play in? : )
I can't believe how you just whip those things together, so beautifully. Amazing!
~Lucy |
Bubba_MoCity
Missouri City, TX
October 19, 2007
08:28 AM Post #4100309
| Extreme birdhouses and now an extreme garden shed - outstanding! |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 19, 2007
08:30 AM Post #4100317
| Thank you Pepper and Lucy
It takes me longer to come up with the ideas then it does to build them. lol |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 19, 2007
08:34 AM Post #4100324
| Thank you Bubba
I always seem to make a lot of extra work for myself. lol |
Bubba_MoCity
Missouri City, TX
October 19, 2007
08:57 AM Post #4100367
| Unless there will be tables or benches on both sides, I would be banging my head on the low ceiling rafters in the middle sections. Tend to do that whenever I have a hat on - just don't look up or see low clearances. LOL |
Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
October 19, 2007
09:12 AM Post #4100396
| Oh my gosh...Splendid. I was wondering what you've been working on.
What's your target date to finish? Are you having a stairwell? Just can't wait to see your shed finished! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 19, 2007
09:50 AM Post #4100503
| I was wondering through Dave's and saw this thread. Just lost an hour and a half of my time looking at the photos. Fatastic, Amazing, Fabulous, Unbelieveable, enter adjective here!! The patience it must take. I cannot believe you haven't been selling these from the get go. True talent is rare and usually never seen. So glad you posted these, so we could see them. I was waiting for you to open one of the doors on the birdhouse and have carved furniture and fixtures. OH, don't listen to me. next thing you know, you will. Have you ever done dollhouses? I love the playhouse, as would my DD, "Teensy". I have to say though, one of my favorite pics was the one of your home with the ice hanging off of what looks like a willow. That is a perfect pic with the red house and all the white. Well, I loved the one with the storm clouds and sun over the field also. Keep up the amazing work so we may continue to ooooh and ahhh!! Oh, did you here from Guinesses? |
pegdog
Winchester, VA
(Zone 6a)
October 19, 2007
09:52 AM Post #4100513
| Hello again, John. Lovely work as always.
I liked your website - simply amazing.
Good luck and keep posting! |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 19, 2007
10:56 AM Post #4100722
| Thank you everyone for all the very nice comments .
My daughter just had a baby on july 23 rd of this year to a beautiful little girl.
Here name is Olivia Marie
My daughter is already asking me to build her a doll house. lol
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 19, 2007
11:01 AM Post #4100735
| This is a pic of me and my new granddaughter. 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 19, 2007
11:04 AM Post #4100747
| This is my daughter Jacquie and Olivia 
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BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 19, 2007
11:06 AM Post #4100752
| Oh...how precious. : ) Congradulations, Grandpa. She is beautiful. : )
~Lucy |
Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
October 19, 2007
11:17 AM Post #4100780
| How Sweet, Congratulations! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 19, 2007
11:34 AM Post #4100849
| Doll Baby. Thank heavens for little girls. My DD has her Daddy, uncle and grandfathers wrapped around that tiny little finger. I meant to mention the pic of her also. Such dark hair. I love it. Watch out, she will be gunning for that vette one day!! Could you say no? |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 19, 2007
11:46 AM Post #4100887
| Thanks again everyone. She's a keeper
I gave that car to my son about 6 years ago. I have had bad luck with fast cars. lol |
tetleytuna
Columbia, MO
(Zone 5b)
October 19, 2007
07:41 PM Post #4102393
| OMG your work is AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing with us. Have you considered making building plans for these? I bet they would sell before you got them printed. I know that I would love to be able to get some for hubby. I could entertain him for years if I got him a plan for each birthday, anniversery, christmas and "just because". |
balvenie
Marysville, WA
(Zone 7a)
October 19, 2007
08:46 PM Post #4102568
| That is a beautiful building. I love the multiple roof angles. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 21, 2007
01:17 PM Post #4107304
| Thank you tetleytuna and balvenie for the nice comments
tetleytuna
My son and i have been working on a few plans so far
We have 2 done so far and i have had a customer already send me pictures of the capecod that he completed.
I would like to get a few more done over the winter months when my son,s work slows down.
I build them and he draws them up.
Here are the 2 plans that i have done now.
I just sold 1 of each yesterday.
http://www.extremebirdhouse.com/birdhouse_plans.htm |
tetleytuna
Columbia, MO
(Zone 5b)
October 21, 2007
04:24 PM Post #4107827
| Looks like you are going to sell a few more! Just in time for Hubby's B-Day. Sent you a D-Mail. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 30, 2007
09:47 PM Post #4141481
| Hi again everyone
Here is my newest Extreme Birdhouse
I started this one almost 2 years ago and i just decided to finish it now. It certainly was a lot of work.
It is 9 ft wide and over 8 ft high and is made from 150 yr old reclaimed barn wood.
It has 13 roofs, 32 dormers, fly through tunnel and over 100 apartments.
I still have to drill the holes , finish the railings and most of all i still have to paint the roof.
I am trying to find some new colors but i,m not having much luck yet.
I will post a finished picture in a few days.
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 30, 2007
09:49 PM Post #4141492
| pic # two 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 30, 2007
09:54 PM Post #4141511
| This is a view of the back 
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BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 30, 2007
10:47 PM Post #4141729
| WOW, again. : ) Absolutely incredible. : )
Have you thought about just clear coating one? That one has some pretty colors in it already.
~Lucy |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
October 31, 2007
07:03 AM Post #4142366
| I think the clear coat would look great on there too. |
Bubba_MoCity
Missouri City, TX
October 31, 2007
09:25 AM Post #4142797
| Do you freehand the holes with a forstner bit or a holesaw bit?
Looking at the other finished houses, I thought you cut the holes before assembly.
Great "new" addition to the collection.
One more question: How you you clean them out after the birds have left for the season? |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 31, 2007
02:29 PM Post #4143712
| Thanks again everyone
I am only painting the white steel , i never paint the wood , it looks beautiful the way it is.
Bubba
I free hand all the holes except on the dormers
I use the drill press because they are drilled with 2 different size bits.
I use a 1" 1/4 bit for the front then i drill from the back with a 2" bit so when the birds go inside they don,t get stuck half way through.
All the birdhouses have removable insides except a few of the large houses .
They are easy to clean out with a regular pair of kitchen tongs.
I tested them out already on another house and they work great. |
BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 31, 2007
03:33 PM Post #4143883
| Ok, I'll try again. : ) Maybe a forest green roof on that one.
I'm just thinking out loud. : )
~Lucy |
tetleytuna
Columbia, MO
(Zone 5b)
October 31, 2007
08:56 PM Post #4144924
| Is there any way to let the roof "season" for a year to take on that weathered look the rest of the birdhouse has and then seal it or would that ruin the roof? |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
October 31, 2007
10:10 PM Post #4145252
| The steel is already about 5 years old , it was laying in the barn wasting away.
I just hate the look of white so any color would be better . lol
|
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 01, 2007
10:12 PM Post #4148919
| Find a rust color. Or black. Or just throw a bunch of paint together and see what you get. |
prettylady24
Calhoun, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 02, 2007
10:14 AM Post #4150052
| John your work is amazing as usual.. I am not only impressed with your work...but your creative mind I envy..
I have the creativity in my gardens but I haven't found it in my woodwork ...yet...
I will learn as I go along...
Peggy |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
November 02, 2007
07:48 PM Post #4151818
| Thank you Pepper and Peggy
It,s good to hear from you again Peggy
I am terrible in the garden when it comes to landscaping and knowing the names of anything other then grass and weeds.
Pepper i might end up painting it black
I don,t have much time before it gets too cold to finish it. |
BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 02, 2007
08:14 PM Post #4151926
| In Florida, a black roof would be too hot. : )
~Lucy |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
November 03, 2007
06:52 AM Post #4152942
| I have thought of that too and if i do paint it black i will have to make sure it is put in a very shaded area.
I always mount them near a shaded tree anyway . |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
November 09, 2007
11:42 PM Post #4177592
| Ok green it is
It,s called Hosta leaf.
This roof sure was a lot of work to paint but i think it turned out nice.
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
November 09, 2007
11:45 PM Post #4177602
| picture 2
Back view
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
November 09, 2007
11:54 PM Post #4177632
| here is the top view 
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tetleytuna
Columbia, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 10, 2007
01:10 AM Post #4177818
| You picked out the perfect color! I love the way that house turned out for you. :^) |
BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 10, 2007
02:21 AM Post #4177903
| I love it. Just perfect !!! : )
When I win the lottery, I'm gonna buy it. : )
~Lucy |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 10, 2007
10:34 PM Post #4180647
| Prefect!! |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
November 11, 2007
04:26 PM Post #4182709
| Thank you Lucy and Pepper
I am happy to say it is finally finished .
It only took 2 years . lol
It has 103 apartments 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
04:52 PM Post #4182798
| Incredible John! Makes me wish I was a bird! HAHAHA Your patience, your work and attention to detail is just amazing.
Janet |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
November 11, 2007
06:42 PM Post #4183152
| Thanks again Janet 
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Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
November 12, 2007
11:41 AM Post #4185348
| Once again, You did outstanding Crane!
I really love the color you chose for the roof...really brings out the color in the wood. Smiling at your work!
LOL, whats next on the agenda?? |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
November 12, 2007
06:07 PM Post #4186384
| Thank you seedtosser
I think i better work on getting some firewood before it gets too cold. lol
I wouldn,t mind building a gazebo out of branches or something like that. I guess it depends on the weather. |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
December 23, 2007
05:54 PM Post #4322672
| Merry Cristmas and Happy New Year everyone .
Here is my last Extreme Birdhouse of this year .
It is made from 120 year old reclaimed barn wood and has 22 apartments.
This is the third time building this model .
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
December 23, 2007
05:56 PM Post #4322679
| This is the back view 
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BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
December 23, 2007
06:55 PM Post #4322798
| Beautiful, as ever. : )
Brrrrrr, it looks cold at your place, but very pretty.
Thanks for showing us all your wonderful creations, and Happy Holidays also to you, and your family.
~Lucy
|
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 23, 2007
08:25 PM Post #4323010
| The ground there matches what mine looks like. Just add ice under it. lol.
The birdhouse looks great!! I wouldn't mind having that as a real house. lol |
tetleytuna
Columbia, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 23, 2007
09:13 PM Post #4323116
| Just beautiful! I love the way it turned out. It looks like some of it was painted before you cut and shaped the individual boards. I really like the way that gave the birdhouse more depth in color. Holiday greeting to you as well! |
prettylady24
Calhoun, KY
(Zone 6b)
December 23, 2007
09:16 PM Post #4323125
| Awesome job John...as always...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too hon..
Peggy |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 23, 2007
09:21 PM Post #4323138
| Merry Christmas to all of you too!!
Tet, we have missed you around here!! Where've you been hiding? |
tetleytuna
Columbia, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 23, 2007
09:26 PM Post #4323152
| I have been reading a lot but have not been posting much. Mostly been at the wildlife forum and keeping up with the Heidi the racoon. Thanks for thinking of me! :^) |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
December 23, 2007
10:09 PM Post #4323272
| Thank you and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. |
Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
December 24, 2007
04:59 PM Post #4324886
| Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Crane and all!
...See you in 2008 |
Shan71
Danvers, MA
March 01, 2008
11:46 PM Post #4611140
| Wow! Your work is amazing! Good luck on the Guinness Record!
You should definately post some of the Bird house pics on the Bird Watching forum!
Welcome to Dave's!
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/f/birdwatching/all/ |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
March 07, 2008
10:09 PM Post #4636110
| Thank you Seedtosser1 and Shan71
It has been a tough winter on the body but i am beginning to feel a little better .
I will be posting a pile of new smaller ones soon .I am working on 13 more of them now. |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
March 07, 2008
10:42 PM Post #4636215
| Am looking fowards too seeing more. Never get tired of looking at them. :~) |
Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
March 07, 2008
11:30 PM Post #4636383
| Oh Gosh Crane,
Are you alright?
I have been anxiously waiting to see your work, Always help me to smile.
This message was edited Mar 7, 2008 10:40 PM |
tetleytuna
Columbia, MO
(Zone 5b)
March 07, 2008
11:44 PM Post #4636431
| Are you doing OK Cranbrook?? I know how difficult a cold winter can be. Wow, 13 more houses? I am really looking forward to seeing them. :^) |
BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
March 08, 2008
12:36 AM Post #4636593
| I can't wait to see your new ones, either. : ) Hope you get to feeling better, real soon.
~Lucy |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
March 09, 2008
11:12 AM Post #4641750
| Thank you everyone , i am used to struggling with chronic pain all the time but the winter seems to make it much worse and on top of that i have a bad case of acid reflux. I am just happy that spring is coming soon.
I have been getting all kinds of scopes and scans done so i am hoping that will help solve a few problems soon. |
BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
March 09, 2008
11:57 AM Post #4641951
| It must be catching, I just went through a bunch of tests, myself. They found a hiatel hernia, and a little bit of sludge in my gallbladder. Man, that acid can sure burn like drano. I thought I was having a heart attack. lol
Finally found a couple of medicine to help everything. Good Luck with yours. : )
~Lucy |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
March 18, 2008
09:44 AM Post #4677983
| Hi everyone , I managed to build a few more houses recently .
They are all made with 90 - 120 year old reclaimed barn wood.
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
March 18, 2008
09:48 AM Post #4677997
| Front view 
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Bubba_MoCity
Missouri City, TX
March 18, 2008
09:50 AM Post #4678005
| Beautiful as usual!
A few Questions for you:
What are you using for the roofing material?
How much does that one weigh?
What size holes? for what type of birds?
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
March 18, 2008
10:48 AM Post #4678260
| Hi Bubba
I use regular barn steel for the roof , the holes are 1 3/8" . I mainly get sparrows and swallows nesting in my large houses but . if the holes where bigger the Purple Martins would move right in too.
This house weighs 25 lbs.
Here is another one i just did .
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
March 18, 2008
10:51 AM Post #4678268
| Part 2 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
March 18, 2008
10:57 AM Post #4678295
| Here is another 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
March 18, 2008
11:19 AM Post #4678397
| picture 2 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
March 18, 2008
11:22 AM Post #4678410
| Picture 3 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
March 18, 2008
11:26 AM Post #4678421
| Here is my last house 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
March 18, 2008
11:29 AM Post #4678444
| picture # 2 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
March 18, 2008
11:32 AM Post #4678461
| Last picture 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
March 18, 2008
09:10 PM Post #4680506
| If it weren't for all that snow on the ground, I'd want to be a bird and move right in. They are all beautiful! You have got some lucky birds in your neighborhood. I loved the first photo you showed with the dog stretching in the background. :-)
Janet |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
March 18, 2008
09:23 PM Post #4680582
| Love your first one too. |
tetleytuna
Columbia, MO
(Zone 5b)
March 18, 2008
09:28 PM Post #4680600
| As alway, these or just wonderful! I really like the rustic archway shown in some of the pictures. You have an artist's eye for sure. |
BlueGlancer
South/Central, FL
(Zone 9a)
March 18, 2008
10:01 PM Post #4680704
| Like I said, as soon as I hit the lottery, I'm flying you down to build me a house, and a birdhouse. : ) They are all soooo Beautiful. : )
You come up with some of the best designs. Just absolutely amazing. : )
~Lucy |
Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
March 19, 2008
09:55 AM Post #4681935
| Hi Crane,
Wow, I really like these. They are smaller then the others aren't they?
...Looks like you have been keeping busy during the winter months.
Eyes are dazzled once again.
Hope you are feeling better!
Judy |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
March 19, 2008
01:01 PM Post #4682636
| Thanks again everyone for all the very nice words. I am lucky to be able to build these houses just for the birds. They deserve nice houses like the rest of us. It is great to be able to share them with everyone too . All the more reason to keep building them.
Thankyou again everyone.
john |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
March 23, 2008
04:21 PM Post #4699773
| I've seen your houses in the pass, I think it was Photobucket or webshots, something like that, and was very impressed by them and still am. Shan71, directed us to this thread.
Wish I had half the skill you have. You do wonderful work.
Sorry to hear about your chronic pain, but I can see, that didn't stop you. Keep up the good work. It very impressive. |
NatureWalker
New York & Terrell, TX
(Zone 8b)
April 02, 2008
10:59 PM Post #4748955
| cranbrook2,
Would you consider making a new thread?
Somewhat like - extreme birdhouses and more from recycled wood 2 - ?
~* Robin |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
April 16, 2008
07:25 PM Post #4818802
| Thank you burn and Robin . No problem Robin i am on dial up and it takes a long time for this page to open for me so that is a great idea that you come up with . I don,t know why i didn,t think of it . lol
Burn : it probably was on Webshots that you saw my pictures . That is my main gallery other then my website. |
BriarRose74
Moon Twp, PA
(Zone 6a)
July 20, 2008
02:07 PM Post #5291054
| cranbrook2 ~ I love your garden shed! Build me a Cape Cod to match my house... ~ Suzi :) |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont, Canada
July 22, 2008
11:04 AM Post #5301530
| Thank you Suzi , i have built several cape cod houses and birdhouses .I really like the style of them. |
BriarRose74
Moon Twp, PA
(Zone 6a)
July 23, 2008
11:24 PM Post #5310494
| I have often though it would be nice to have a cape cod garden house out back, with a cape cod birdhouse on it. Used to think CC playhouse too, but she is almost 11 now. It would have to be big, and it would be prob be her hideout from Momma, lol
~ :) |
Aunt_A
Tulsa, OK
December 12, 2008
08:47 PM Post #5886154
| Hello all;
I just wrote and published an article on Dave's Garden about John and his lovely bird houses.
Here is the URL:
http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1962/
Thanks!
April |
