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Paul Douglass

01-22-2009, 10:49 AM

I've seen so many nice birdhouse ornaments on this forum that I thought I'd give it a try. Besides my New Year Resolution is to get an early start on next Christmas' gifts. It is about 3 1/2" tall and the body is 1 1/8" dia. Spalted maple(?) and totally unknown.

This is my first birdhouse, would appreciate constructive criticism.

David Christopher

01-22-2009, 10:57 AM

no criticism here, looks like all you need is some birds

Leo Van Der Loo

01-22-2009, 7:34 PM

Paul good looking birdhouse, I would have made the icicle/tail more finer or dainty looking, but it's not bad as is, we don't all like or go for the same things, good thing I believe, or it would be a boring world out there, :) :D

Paul Douglass

01-22-2009, 8:42 PM

Leo, I think you are correct, both top and bottom should be turned down a little more. I was reaching my limit as a turner, but next one I will try harder.

Steve Schlumpf

01-22-2009, 9:14 PM

Paul - that looks pretty good for the first one! Really like the woods! Agree with Leo about turning things a little thinner. I had the same problem when I turned mine but it had more to do with the size of the tools I was using than anything else! Stick with it - they get better with time!

Barry Stratton

01-22-2009, 11:15 PM

ATTA-BOY Paul! Looks great for a first!

Tom Wilson66

01-22-2009, 11:16 PM

I agree with everyone else, very nice. Really like the combination of woods.

Jeff Nicol

01-23-2009, 6:17 AM

Paul, Looks great, the fussy finials will come with practice. I leave some short and stubby too as each one needs it's own certain look.

Great job!

Jeff

Jim Kountz

01-23-2009, 8:41 AM

A great 1st birdhouse!! Nice job!!

Steve Mawson

01-23-2009, 9:35 AM

Very nice, should be able to fill the Christmas Tree by Dec. 25th.

Bernie Weishapl

01-23-2009, 10:45 AM

That is a good looking first Paul. The details will come as you do more.

Paul Douglass

01-23-2009, 10:50 AM

Thank you for the input. I'm anxious to give it another try.

Dewey Torres

01-23-2009, 2:25 PM

Paul,
That came out nice. We will be wating for your next ones.

Rusty Smith

01-23-2009, 2:33 PM

First or 101st I think it is great.

I am curious, did you hollow it out? I've seen some hollowed and some just made to look hollowed.

alex carey

01-23-2009, 2:44 PM

very nice, i like the contrast i woods. they work well.

Paul Douglass

01-23-2009, 8:47 PM

First or 101st I think it is great.

I am curious, did you hollow it out? I've seen some hollowed and some just made to look hollowed.

Hollowed via Forstner bit. :o