Nice natural nest box that will not look out of place when set in natural surroundings. Also, thumbs up for NOT adding the seemingly obligatory perch under the entrance hole. Well done mate.
A few tips; Use 2 wires or cable zip ties to hold it all together to make nailing easier, Use stainless deck screws so no rust and won't hurt the tree, Rough up the inside front panel with a chisel across the grain so baby birds can climb out, Put a little dead grass in the bottom, Try different size holes, birds will choose the right one, I would also put some glue on the panels and use a dead log so it won't crack apart when it dries out. I have also used 4" plastic pipe and cardboard tubes, cardboard needs to be waterproofed, I used rubber paint
Hello Mike, Just love your usage of the hammer hitting the nail. Here in Pennsylvania USA we do not have chestnut trees. The blight got just about all of them. I found a hole in a log when cutting firewood. I will use that to make my birdhouse. I believe it is hickory wood. Nice work and have a good day too. Peace and out. vf
Excellent video and a safe way to hollow a log!! This is by far the safest process I've seen or even tried. Some use a table saw to repeatedly hollow out the log and it's a hazard in the making. I don't own a froe at the moment but it's on my to buy list now. Thanks for a nice and safe method of making a natural bird house.
Very cool! I had JUST been asking my husband how log bird houses are hollowed out - I looked it up and TH-cam, and voila! Found this! Great video, good pace to it, we watched the whole thing...and now I know how it's done! Although I don't know where I'd find such a big chisel! ;) Ha! I just saw below that it's called a Froe!
Looks good I made 3 yesterday They are for woodpecker And i think they will be used Funny thing Woodpeckers love old tree that are decayed and they like to make their own
Nice bird box and method. Thanks for sharing. Just wondering why you drill the sides to make room to screw the roof down. Wouldn't it be easier to just screw the roof from the top and countersink the screws a bit?
I think the one that Rich is using in this video is sweet chestnut. However, it's prone to splitting, so I prefer to use birch, as it's tougher if properly seasoned. I've made a video on how to make one here th-cam.com/video/PwdoQxPY39U/w-d-xo.html
Yes, that's the right spelling. It's very useful. Designed for splitting longer poles into pieces for making fencing, though I use it to make kindling too: th-cam.com/video/o5daBhSvqSc/w-d-xo.html
@@mikepepler Thank you Mr. Mike for answering me and sending me one more video about the use of the Froe .... It will be because of Amazon that I will have to order it, I live in Texas and the stores do not have them ... Have a good day and good health Mr. Pepler
Mike Pepler Well, i am a disabled lady with asthma and respiratory problems.I have to wear mask just to deal with flour in the kitchen.I have been going crazy and buying a few wood items like bowls and cutting boards.i am ordering gourds for birdhouses.That's why i wondered if you all sell these
Question blue bird lovers How did blue birds nest before man made houses for them Answer They used old rotted tree trunks Blue birds love bird houses Build them and they will come
@@mikepepler The wood didn't split very neatly, I think it's maybe to do with log selection or perhaps the age of the wood. All I've got it's Ash at the moment which splits different perhaps? I used an axe head and whacked it with a heavy mallet.
@@Robbythegod a froe is probably more likely to give an accurate split. But also, the wood in the video is sweet chestnut, which tends to split very nicely.
I gather it's best practice not to have one. If the birds were using a natural hole in a tree there wouldn't be one. When I've watched them, they perch on a nearby branch to check there's no danger before going to the nest.
Great method to hollow a log! 👍👍 Regarding the rest of the construction design, I would have preferred ventilation and drainage holes on the bottom floor and top side walls and two hinges to be abble to easily open the box periodically for cleaning.
@@mikepepler Great idea! I will try to make one for next Spring. An important feature to protect against nest predators is to make sure the hole is at least 6 inches above floor of the "cave", just FYI :)
Nice natural nest box that will not look out of place when set in natural surroundings. Also, thumbs up for NOT adding the seemingly obligatory perch under the entrance hole. Well done mate.
Thanks! 🙂
Great job!!!. I'm going to make one for my garden. Thanks
Such an inspirational design for some happy birds 🐦🏡
A few tips;
Use 2 wires or cable zip ties to hold it all together to make nailing easier,
Use stainless deck screws so no rust and won't hurt the tree,
Rough up the inside front panel with a chisel across the grain so baby birds can climb out,
Put a little dead grass in the bottom,
Try different size holes, birds will choose the right one,
I would also put some glue on the panels and use a dead log so it won't crack apart when it dries out.
I have also used 4" plastic pipe and cardboard tubes, cardboard needs to be waterproofed, I used rubber paint
Hello Mike, Just love your usage of the hammer hitting the nail. Here in Pennsylvania USA we do not have chestnut trees. The blight got just about all of them. I found a hole in a log when cutting firewood. I will use that to make my birdhouse. I believe it is hickory wood. Nice work and have a good day too. Peace and out. vf
Yeah, I heard about the blight, really sad 😔. Hope the bird house goes well! 🙂
@@mikepepler Will keep you in the loop Mike. Peace and out. vf
Excellent video and a safe way to hollow a log!! This is by far the safest process I've seen or even tried. Some use a table saw to repeatedly hollow out the log and it's a hazard in the making. I don't own a froe at the moment but it's on my to buy list now. Thanks for a nice and safe method of making a natural bird house.
+CrossGrain Wood Products,LTD Thanks, glad you liked it!
I've been building my own nest boxes for years. but nothing like this. thanks for the inspiration, man cave time for me tomorrow.
+Christopher Harlow Great, hope it goes well!
Best bird box from a log that I've seen
Very easy instructions to follow. Great job.
Very cool! I had JUST been asking my husband how log bird houses are hollowed out - I looked it up and TH-cam, and voila! Found this! Great video, good pace to it, we watched the whole thing...and now I know how it's done! Although I don't know where I'd find such a big chisel! ;) Ha! I just saw below that it's called a Froe!
Thanks! You can also use a froe to make kindling: th-cam.com/video/o5daBhSvqSc/w-d-xo.html
Hi, one of the best videos on TH-cam. Easy and fast. Thank you
Thanks!
Brilliant thanks.
Simple is good.
I am inspired to try this out right now.
Good job
+Jonny Pearce thanks, hope it comes out nicely!
I like this,,so simple so nice so easy...minimal tools.thanks man
Thanks! :-)
good work man....
greetings from Brazil
Super. Great job. 😃👍❤️
Fantastic video well done
Very nice idea, thx.
Looks good
I made 3 yesterday
They are for woodpecker
And i think they will be used
Funny thing
Woodpeckers love old tree that are decayed and they like to make their own
Fantastic idea. Great video thankyou.
James Purdy Yeah, it's great, isn't it? When Rich told me about it I told him we had to make a video tutorial...
Finally a practical reason to use the froe I bought two years ago and have only played with.
James Purdy Here's another use for the froe, making kindling: th-cam.com/video/o5daBhSvqSc/w-d-xo.html
Nice bird box and method. Thanks for sharing. Just wondering why you drill the sides to make room to screw the roof down. Wouldn't it be easier to just screw the roof from the top and countersink the screws a bit?
Could do but the screws on the top would collect rainwater.
@@mikepepler Ah right. I didn't think of that. Thanks for the quick reply
Best way I've seen yet to remove the core, think this one would suit a jenny wren it's so small inside
HI. Just wondering what wood you use for your maul? I live in the UK...
I think the one that Rich is using in this video is sweet chestnut. However, it's prone to splitting, so I prefer to use birch, as it's tougher if properly seasoned. I've made a video on how to make one here th-cam.com/video/PwdoQxPY39U/w-d-xo.html
Brilliant little video.
Thanks! :-)
Fantastic
Very nice.
lift the bottom up a bit so the sides overhang to give a drip edge, otherwise very nice
Love it
от души братка - хоть кто то толковый!
:-)
Searched for "Bird Box" movie on Google. Now, I'm here! 🤣🤣🤣
Well, it IS a movie about a bird box... 🙂
Very cool
Excellent, I did not know that cutting tool that I think is called Froe, correct me if the name is not like that ...
Thanks ....
Yes, that's the right spelling. It's very useful. Designed for splitting longer poles into pieces for making fencing, though I use it to make kindling too: th-cam.com/video/o5daBhSvqSc/w-d-xo.html
@@mikepepler Thank you Mr. Mike for answering me and sending me one more video about the use of the Froe ....
It will be because of Amazon that I will have to order it, I live in Texas and the stores do not have them ...
Have a good day and good health Mr. Pepler
@@JoseLozano-hi1on You can get new ones, but also ones made by a blacksmith, e.g. from the metal bits of a horse's bridle and a wooden handle.
@@mikepepler Thanks again Mr. Pepler.
Smart
WOW
Good job sir
Thanks, glad you like it!
ang ganda
What is the splitting tool called?
A froe.
I apologize, I had my settings way down..................sorry, good job mate.
cute! thankyou sir
+Mara Venu will you be making one?
Mike Pepler Well, i am a disabled lady with asthma and respiratory problems.I have to wear mask just to deal with flour in the kitchen.I have been going crazy and buying a few wood items like bowls and cutting boards.i am ordering gourds for birdhouses.That's why i wondered if you all sell these
+Mara Venu my friend Rich, who's the guy in the video, certainly does sell them. But where are you, as postage could cost a bit... We're in the UK.
Mike Pepler i am in the u.s.Texas state.I will still enjoy watching ur show
+Mara Venu OK, thanks! :-)
Well done sir, well done.
Michael Puffenbarger Thanks! Credit to Rich for the woodworking skills!
seriously...is puffenbarger your real last name?
It's very nice
Love the bottom , I hate to see the ones that go to all the skill to make the house and then put plywood on the bottom
Question blue bird lovers
How did blue birds nest before man made houses for them
Answer
They used old rotted tree trunks
Blue birds love bird houses
Build them and they will come
OK , the birds go inside , but how come out ?.
+despina ciurea There's loads of space for them inside, so they can turn around and come back out the same way.
they dont come out. They can check out anytime they like, but they can never leave
On peut également ajouter un petit perchoir sous l'entrée de l'abri....
Yes, a perch in front of the entrance would be a nice addition!
Скворечник так себе
I need order me one
Cannot hear you, cannot understand you at all
Горбыль мне кажется лучше бы для крыши был
Dor is a Nero
Bird enter difikalt
Mine did not go this well at all
Well, this wasn't the first one he'd made... What happened with yours?
@@mikepepler The wood didn't split very neatly, I think it's maybe to do with log selection or perhaps the age of the wood. All I've got it's Ash at the moment which splits different perhaps? I used an axe head and whacked it with a heavy mallet.
@@Robbythegod a froe is probably more likely to give an accurate split. But also, the wood in the video is sweet chestnut, which tends to split very nicely.
@@Robbythegod it was definatly timper selection ash doesnt always split where you want
Where is the perch?
I gather it's best practice not to have one. If the birds were using a natural hole in a tree there wouldn't be one. When I've watched them, they perch on a nearby branch to check there's no danger before going to the nest.
Great method to hollow a log! 👍👍
Regarding the rest of the construction design, I would have preferred ventilation and drainage holes on the bottom floor and top side walls and two hinges to be abble to easily open the box periodically for cleaning.
+TH-camSearch ToxicVaccines ToxicFluoride, HIV HOAX yes, you could certainly improve it with extra features like that, this is just a basic version.
Also a basement suite for renters and a back deck would have been a nice touch
@@mikepepler Great idea! I will try to make one for next Spring. An important feature to protect against nest predators is to make sure the hole is at least 6 inches above floor of the "cave", just FYI :)