My first Birdhouse

[Paul Maue]

I've admired all the recent posts of birdhouses so I had to give it a try.

I got some materials that has been sitting in the garage drying out and printed out Eugen Schlaak's instructions on making a birdhouse ornament. The instructions were easy to follow and within a short time I had my first birdhouse ornament. Now I need to make a few dozen more because the wife wants to give them away for Christmas.

The birdhouse is 6'' tall x 2" wide. The body is mulberry and the roof is cedar. This is also the first time I tried using BOL. It seems to have lost its shine from when I first put it on. I'll probably spray some shellac or lacuer on it to bring back the gloss.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Paul - real nice work! These make wonderful Christmas gifts - so make more than you think you will need cause they go fast! Have fun with it!

[Mike Svoma]

Nice birdhouse, Paul. I finish mine with three coats of wipe-on poly, and then hit them with rattle can laquer and buff. They hold a nice glossy finish then. Again, nice job.

Mike

[Joseph M Lary]

My wife did the same thing ,told her if we sell them then I can get more tools .

[Steve Mawson]

Looks like you are off to a great start. They are fun and folks like them for sure. Never tried to sell them but that might be next to try. Always use more green stuff for tools.

[David Christopher]

Paul, that a very nice looking birdhouse

[Mark Hix]

nice looking birdhouse. I like making them and never seem to make enough for everyone that wants one.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great looking birdhouse. I make a lot of them and just spray 3 to 4 coats of rattle can lacquer. Can't seem to make enough.

[Paul Maue]

Bernie

Do you spray the individual pieces while it is on the lathe or when it is completely assembled?

Paul