Oct 7, 2011 6:05:27 GMT
gerwynmr2
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WALES BS NO WP37
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Post by gerwynmr2 on Oct 9, 2011 19:44:10 GMT
hi there ,thought i would share this with you all,seen barrie shutts in a thread so i decided to make one or a dozen 1.you will need some 9mm or 12mm plywood or white pvc fascia board,600mm by 400mm and a piece of dowel plus some 25mm pine 2.below is a cutting plan for the nest box you will need to cut 4of(1)size150mm by 210mm 1of(2)size150mm by 130mm 1of(3)size150mm by 170mm 1of(4)size130mm by 60mm 1of(5)size130mm by 185mm out of 25mm pine 1of(6)dowel for perch75mm hinge and catch to suit 3.here is the ply all cut plus the piece of pine for the concave 4.nail or staple the body of the nest box together as below 5.place the front of the nest box in the end and nail or staple on all sides 6.make the concave nest pan as in pic 7.next is to fit the door use a small piano hinge cut to size ,you can have the door opening left or right,fasten door with catch of your choice,fit perch to front of nest box,and attach to front of breeding cage,again down to you how you fix ,hook and eyes,picture hangers are good
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 9, 2011 19:54:26 GMT
Very helpful post.
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Oct 7, 2011 6:05:27 GMT
gerwynmr2
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WALES BS NO WP37
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Post by gerwynmr2 on Oct 9, 2011 20:12:16 GMT
hi there budgiesbuddy,lots more to come ,tomorrows thread will be a gazunder/feeding platform regards gerwynmr2
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 9, 2011 20:13:42 GMT
Hi. That's great. Looking forward to it.
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 10, 2011 14:48:44 GMT
Nice one Gerwyn , i find the vent holes are needed in warm weather.
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Oct 6, 2011 21:52:25 GMT
honeybunny
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Post by honeybunny on Oct 10, 2011 15:03:51 GMT
great post Ger, i'll deffo follow this next time i attempt to make my own, my poor thumbs might not get such a beating LOL
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Post by brian1 on Oct 11, 2011 18:37:12 GMT
Nice one Gerwyn , i find the vent holes are needed in warm weather. I like a sliding door at the back that way you can control how far you open it just to get your hand in, as birds always fly up.........
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 11, 2011 18:44:59 GMT
Nice one Gerwyn , i find the vent holes are needed in warm weather. I like a sliding door at the back that way you can control how far you open it just to get your hand in, as birds always fly up......... I have both types but I like this one more. I just make the concave side high enough to prevent any fly up.
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Oct 7, 2011 8:42:28 GMT
Joey
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Post by Joey on Oct 11, 2011 20:23:01 GMT
hi there budgiesbuddy,lots more to come ,tomorrows thread will be a gazunder/feeding platform regards gerwynmr2 I look forward to that one!
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Oct 12, 2011 12:52:00 GMT
nigelsstud
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Post by nigelsstud on Oct 18, 2011 19:11:39 GMT
Nice post I have tried to make my own but sadly not up to standard
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May 1, 2012 15:17:41 GMT
seanstriker
Brand New Budgie
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Post by seanstriker on May 1, 2012 20:13:18 GMT
Nice nest boxes, Any chance you could tell me where or how you made the concave inserts at the moment I can only find MDF inserts which I'm not happy with any help would be appreciated
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on May 2, 2012 16:45:22 GMT
Nice nest boxes, Any chance you could tell me where or how you made the concave inserts at the moment I can only find MDF inserts which I'm not happy with any help would be appreciated There is a thread about making concave inserts
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Aug 2, 2012 22:18:36 GMT
kakhan
Brand New Budgie
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Post by kakhan on Aug 3, 2012 20:18:40 GMT
Very nice.How you make the round whole in the front panel?
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Aug 3, 2012 21:46:37 GMT
It can be made in a one inch or more thick wood piece by drawing a circle and slowly carving the wood until it forms in to concave.
There is also a tool used for it.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Aug 3, 2012 21:54:01 GMT
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