and up to 15" of snow predicted for next week. But, I know spring is coming and with spring comes wrens. So, just put the first coat of linseed oil on a couple acorn style wren houses, exterior only. Roughed these out a few years ago but pretty sure they are spalted beech. One walnut roof and one red elm roof. Roof is held in place by the little piece of wood that is just wider than the top hole and then it will wedge tight as the eye bolt is tightened. That makes for pretty easy clean out. I do need a longer eye bolt though.

 

 

 

 

 

Very creative! Love the repurposed pizza gizmos !

Very nice.  The birds will love them.  I like how the hanger is also the lid stay.

27 minutes ago, HandyDan said:

Very nice.  The birds will love them.

 

Thanks Dan and Lew.

 

I like to think they will be in the high wren(t) district.

Great idea and I was going to ask about the stands which Lew clarified. 

Those are awesome Steve. Clever idea for top retainer, hanger.

I had not heard the bad news about the snowfall amounts. 

5 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Those are awesome Steve. Clever idea for top retainer, hanger.

I had not heard the bad news about the snowfall amounts. 

 

Thanks Dave. I guess it depends on who you listen to. Weather underground has been predicting it but they are all over the place. This morning they are saying 7+" on Wednesday and nearly 7 on Thursday. Local TV guy says it may just be a wintery mix.

1 hour ago, Steve Krumanaker said:

 

Thanks Dave. I guess it depends on who you listen to. Weather underground has been predicting it but they are all over the place. This morning they are saying 7+" on Wednesday and nearly 7 on Thursday. Local TV guy says it may just be a wintery mix.

 Our area is now being warned of the impending doom.....worse yet, they are showing some warmer temps (upper 20s, low 30s) which might make that a very wet snow.

Those bird houses are top notch Steve! 

Good luck with the winter storm.  We had a similar thing happen last weekend.  Winter storm warnings were issued by NWS, but it sorta comical the way it read.  High winds in some areas, wintery mix in some areas - we are just not sure where those areas will be!  I wish I had taken a screen shot of it.

Anyhow, the new Wren families ought to be real happy with the new construction

You guys in the paths of these winter storms are a hardy lot. Nevertheless, you have my sincere sympathies and hopes, for  early spring like weather. Your winter has been brutal.

And if you need some wrens just give me a shipping address. I hate those critters. Would you like to know how I feel about them.  

9 hours ago, Steve Krumanaker said:

 

Thanks Dave. I guess it depends on who you listen to. Weather underground has been predicting it but they are all over the place. This morning they are saying 7+" on Wednesday and nearly 7 on Thursday. Local TV guy says it may just be a wintery mix.

Well rumors abounded at church today. Several were showing various weather apps all aligning pretty close with you. I haven't seen Fox59 take on it yet...they seem to be the most accurate of the Indy stations. WeatherBug is non-commital so far. I'm hoping for a direct miss. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

@Steve Krumanaker I love those acorn birdhouses. I have one I bought at a Wood magazine auction when they had their woodworking site years ago. I can post a photo if you'd like. Paid a hefty price at the auction but worth every penny.

Here is my version.  Did about a dozen of these quite a few years ago.

 

They are just awesome.  Love them all.  

20 hours ago, HandyDan said:

Here is my version.  Did about a dozen of these quite a few years ago.

 

WOW!