arm3000gt Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 After having some UPVC cladding done I have now got about 30 pieces of cedar cladding approx 1400x200x15mm. It looked too good to throw away so I kept it. It has been treated with various Ronseal type products on one side. Anyone got any good ideas of what to do with it? Or does anyone have a need for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Permanent hut sorry hide in your favorite spot to shoot from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted December 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Good suggestion but alas I don't have a favourite shooting spot. Or in fact land on to which I can claim a favourite spot. I was thinking of making a kindling store/trunk but there's not enough to make a decent size one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 (edited) You could make some planters for flowers. I buy the rectangular plastic planters from b and q and make a container to fit them. They look better than having the plastic showing, plus you can have the plastic ones planted up in the greenhouse to get them established before you put them outside. Edited December 24, 2016 by peck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 You could make some planters for flowers. I buy the rectangular plastic planters from b and q and make a container to fit them. They look better than having the plastic showing, plus you can have the plastic ones planted up in the greenhouse to get them established before you put them outside. Shssh! dont want my mrs to see that tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn2233 Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Me a dovecote http://thedovecotespot.com/make-a-post-mounted-dovecote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted December 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2016 Thanks for the suggestions, keep them coming. Along similar lines of the planters I was thinking about a making a well water feature. Build a well around a large bucket, then buy a cheap solar pond pump to provide the flowing water with the solar panel on the roof of the well. Going to try and do something with it this week, its cluttering up the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 Non-rotting bird-boxes and sell them? Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasher Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 Compost tower or hedgehog hotel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted December 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) I had a go at two bird boxes this afternoon. Hardly the work of a master craftsman but a pleasant 2 hours bodging none the less. Edited December 28, 2016 by arm3000gt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside1000 Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 I had a go at two bird boxes this afternoon. Hardly the work of a master craftsman but a pleasant 2 hours bodging none the less. Nice job, just one suggestion, ( RSPB actually ), drill a hole approx 2 inches below the entrance hole, glue in a piece of dowel which should extend inside and out an equal distance ( approx 2 inches ) which will act as a resting perch for returning birds and an internal perch for fledglings as they attempt to leave the nest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted December 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Nice job, just one suggestion, ( RSPB actually ), drill a hole approx 2 inches below the entrance hole, glue in a piece of dowel which should extend inside and out an equal distance ( approx 2 inches ) which will act as a resting perch for returning birds and an internal perch for fledglings as they attempt to leave the nest. Thanks for the tip, I will look for something tomorrow to do as you suggest. I will make a few more tomorrow and try a few different designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 How about making an Owl box, and either fixing it in some woodland, or ask a farmer if he could fit it inside/outside one of his barns. I've done this a few times, and the farmer/s welcomed them, as the Owls keep the rodents in check. If you Google 'Owl Boxes' there's plenty of information on how to make one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Is the entrance hole big enough for a bird to get through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted December 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Is the entrance hole big enough for a bird to get through? The RSPB website suggested 25mm for blue tits and 28mm for tree sparrows so that's what I did. Large opening for Robins, 32mm for house sparrows. How about making an Owl box, and either fixing it in some woodland, or ask a farmer if he could fit it inside/outside one of his barns. I've done this a few times, and the farmer/s welcomed them, as the Owls keep the rodents in check. If you Google 'Owl Boxes' there's plenty of information on how to make one. I will look into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Is it one chamber or could one be made with 3 compartments? this would make one box with 3 nest oportunities. one on each side and the back against a tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted December 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Is it one chamber or could one be made with 3 compartments? this would make one box with 3 nest oportunities. one on each side and the back against a tree. They are all one compartment. I read that I shouldn't place nest boxes too close to each other as might disturb each other. This I'm not sure about as I know nothing about the nesting preferences of birds. I may make one anyway, something else to try. I made a couple more, didn't follow any plans which explains the..... poor symmetry. Looked at making and owl box, they are pretty big. I think that will be a project for another day, not sure I have enough wood to complete one either as the pieces are shorter and narrower than I first thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Nothing wrong with them, and I'm sure they'll soon have bird nests inside them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Sand all sides with a belt sander so you're back to new wood and cut into pieces large enough to cover the bottom of your clothing draws. Cedar has a glorious smell and is the traditional choice for draws,linen boxes etc because of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Another wee tip, put a tea spoonful of soot in the box and give it a good shake, it neutralises any smells from the wood and the wood stain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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