How to make a 2 cent birdhouse.

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7 жыл бұрын

How to build a bird table with a 2 cent coin copper roof. The video shows the build process of bird house. It has a two cent coin roof with copper pipe ridging. It also shows how to get a patina on the copper quickly. The patina will develop over time to a green blue colour (hopefully) and will have a nice contrast against the stained wood.
UPDATE: After some comments I now know I should not have used stain or varnish to finish the birdhouse! It can be harmful to them if they ingest it. Therefore if you are going to build your own birdhouse use ONLY natural finishes or oils and avoid finishing the interior of the birdhouse.
Always be careful using tools and machinery !!!

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@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

UPDATE: After some comments I now know I should not have used stain or varnish to finish the birdhouse! It can be harmful to them if they ingest it. Therefore if you are going to build your own birdhouse use ONLY natural finishes or oils and avoid finishing the interior of the birdhouse.Thanks.

@56squadron 7 жыл бұрын

You also made that thing like it was a submarine. It doesn't need to be air and water tight, birds don't care if they get wet, but if the heat that builds up in there cannot vent (and all that metal will make that house extremely hot on a sunny day) it's going to kill them. There should be an air gap under the eave and along the ridge line to allow it to breathe and let the heat out. And FYI, unless that house is for a duck that hole is WAY too big. Birds want a hole they can barely get thru, to insure birds bigger than them cannot.

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Hi 56squadron. Thanks for taking the time to comment. There is nothing wrong in something being well put together. Where I am from (Ireland) the weather doesn't ever get very hot and anyway the birds seem to spend most of there time out of the nest during the day. And FYI it is for a duck! Only joking.. The hole is 2inches (50mm) in diameter which I know is probably about 3/4 inch (18mm) to large for the likes of a house sparrow but it suits starlings or similar size birds. It was the only size hole saw i had at the time of making.Thanks again for watching and commenting its much appreciated.

@56squadron 7 жыл бұрын

Don't mistake me, I appreciate quality. I was only noting people have a habit of making bird houses like it was for them, not birds. Birds don't need or want it air tight. Even if you are in a cold, rainy place, that may just cause it to develop mold inside. Everyone also forgets the house isn't for the birds, it's to rear their young, and unborn eggs and young birds cannot fly away if it does get too hot. I have seen many metal roofed or air tight houses kill unborn eggs, and all it takes is one hot afternoon. They are very temperature sensitive at that stage. Best of luck with it.

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you 56squadron. I think I may have another attempt at one in the near future and I will definitely put all your good recommendations into that one. Thanks again for viewing..

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Michael.

@abegenjucar 18 күн бұрын

Birds house with emergency exit,watching from the rocky mountains of northern Philippines 😊😊😊

@stephenbull8962 4 ай бұрын

The first bird house I’ve seen with a back door👍

@mousepudding 5 жыл бұрын

In my way of thinking there are two different sorts of motivations to make a "birdhouse." One is to make a cutesy little house that is very decorative, looks like a mini human habitation and is more for the human than actual birds. These types are better used indoor as decor. Go as crazy as you want with details, colors, etc. The second is to make a real shelter to give actual birds a safe place to lay eggs and raise their young. The design of these types is driven by the needs (i.e. size of opening, height of placement, interior size of box, etc.) of the specific species that is being targeted. It's this second category where it is important to use non-toxic materials (no pressure treated lumber) and finishes. The use of a perch is also a no-no here. The birds don't need them; they only serve to help predators to get inside. That being said, just be clear on the purpose of your creation, and everything will be all good in the neighborhood.

@joanies6778 3 жыл бұрын

Sound advice and very informative. 👍

@hydrangeaism 3 жыл бұрын

This is so satisfying to engage in a start to finish of something so beautiful.....and a reasonable way (DIYstyle, of course) to learn to alleviate fear of power tools! Thank you.

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mari, here are two more bird houses videos I also made if you would like to have a look.. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bM1df9R2xMrIdWQ.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h9qld72fz9msZmg.html

@braulioperez181 5 жыл бұрын

Great wood and metal work skills. Congrats. Very nice conversational piece and indeed a bomb shelter for any bird.

@GitanaTiger1 3 жыл бұрын

I love the house, we all learn from mistakes, the house came up so nice,thank you🙏

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@Daisy.florina 3 жыл бұрын

2 cents fantastic idea , this way it can be seen and used for a good purpose instead of all in a bowl.

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jenny!

@LANewspace 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to leave you a non-critical comment unlike apparently everyone else. Beautiful work!

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very very much..😊

@knowall5792 7 жыл бұрын

Now I know how much skill, workshop tools, time and efforts one should have to make even a tiny birdhouse. I shall buy my first birdhouse or the kit, from a Dollar store. May be the second one will be made as per your guidance in the video. Your workmanship is really good.

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you..

@robertbye5928 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea of using coins on the roof. It will protect it in all weathers. I will add coins to the roof of the bird feeding table I have recently built. Thanks for sharing the video. Its been most helpful.

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Robert.

@raykasza6855 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful birdhouse. I wish you would post what materials you are using and dimensions. Maybe you could talk during the normal filming speed parts.

@stevekent3991 5 жыл бұрын

I liked the way you used your mitre saw to make every cut. Might sound daft but I’ve never considered cutting free hand with the mitre saw, only ever butted up wood to the fence and then made the cut. You’ve given me some ideas.

@EamonWalshDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Just be very careful Steve. Ideally it should be clamped or the table angle adjusted to the cut. The wood can move and bind in the blade and cause injury!!

@coreenalbertsen1764 Жыл бұрын

(I read the update.) That really is a beautiful birdhouse! Love the pennies for the roof. Nice, nice!!!

@EamonWalshDIY Жыл бұрын

Thank you Coreen.

@madeinsherwood4553 5 жыл бұрын

Looks ace, Am I right in thinking this bird house had entrance holes on both sides, and quite large holes as well. What type of bird are you hoping to attract?

@claudiawinternest4732 6 жыл бұрын

Fun video to watch. Great ideas.

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks winter nest.

@elviradonaghy6425 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work. You are a wonderful carpenter.

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Elvira!

@janicem4382 5 жыл бұрын

I like it for beauty. Great decoration in the house. Can not use as for birds. Definitely not 2 cents. Thanks for the lesson🙂

@LizMcNamara47 6 жыл бұрын

This is a masterpiece Eamon, damn it, I want to live in it myself never mind the birds!

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, thank you Liz. :-)

@davidrratelljr6978 7 жыл бұрын

Sir you are quite the craftsman and artist thank you as you brought many smiles to my face and heart.

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much David for such a nice comment.

@pw7.088 6 жыл бұрын

Wow that turned out awesome 😎

@Ibiron 3 жыл бұрын

Nice ! thanks for the hands on approach without all the yackin'. I'm going to make based on some of hindsight. Thank you.

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronald, I learned my lesson on this.

@klmoll 6 жыл бұрын

Couple of,other suggestions: need drainage holes in bottom, and a way to clean out Nest between fledging.

@harxmoond 3 жыл бұрын

Are you supposed to clean them out?

@lariluhtamaa9607 2 жыл бұрын

@@harxmoond yes usually you should empty bird houses every year

@harxmoond 2 жыл бұрын

@@lariluhtamaa9607 Didn't know that until recently. We've had the same birdhouse for the last 8years and I've been waiting for it to empty to remove and replace.

@lariluhtamaa9607 2 жыл бұрын

@@harxmoond yeah. Usually the Birds make a New nest on top of the Last years and then they Stack them on top of each nest Until its full but you should empty them After every nesting season so the nests dont get moist and rot.

@michaellawler3134 6 жыл бұрын

Mr. Walsh, FYI I have a metal roof on my house, reflects the summer sun and got an energy tax credit. Awesome job on the copper detailing.

@ChasenGunzOutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video keep up the good work

@karenray248 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful craftsmanship!!!

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, thank you..

@flon57 7 жыл бұрын

I 💙 your sped up vids 👍

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you flon571! Many more to come hopefully...

@daniellakhalifeh6305 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely birdhouse 😊

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniella :-)

@yezzy_boost8325 5 жыл бұрын

They should not judge u. I like wjat u did, u did good. Guys just focus on the Positive NOT Negative.

@yezzy_boost8325 5 жыл бұрын

What*

@vinneydilamadonna3886 3 жыл бұрын

WOW you are super talented!!!

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vinney.

@gregmarshall1687 5 жыл бұрын

I have never seen so many critics talk bout a bird house, it was a very nice build,

@EamonWalshDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Greg.

@indianatone218 6 жыл бұрын

Love the back ground music 👍

@MrJoesen81 7 жыл бұрын

absolutely brilliant!!!

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marko..

@imagebob 6 жыл бұрын

nope ...

@winonakitto6151 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful little house.

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Winona glad you liked it.

@maurizios.3862 6 жыл бұрын

You have a lot of creativity. good job

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maurizio!!

@marijkevanharskamp1644 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderfull and creatieve!!

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@wood4nothing284 6 жыл бұрын

That is very cool mate, like how you did the patina on roof. Simple bird house but you made it so much more. Cheers Tim from wood 4 nothing

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Tim.

@jimreese55 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting video great imaginative use for pennies and copper pipe.

@EamonWalshDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim

@normaaustin9171 5 жыл бұрын

Just totally Beautiful. Awesome

@EamonWalshDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Norma

@pauldoran2207 7 жыл бұрын

Great work again Eamon. Looking forward to the next one already.

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul..

@SebastiaanMollema 7 жыл бұрын

Hi eamon, nice birdhouse and little roof! The patina looks very cool man!

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Sebastiaan, thank you. I just checked out your modern birdhouse. I am sure the robins will be very happy in it! Thanks for watching.

@SebastiaanMollema 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eamon! I do hope so, They haven't found yet. Fingers crossed!

@vijaysuralkar2 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Beautiful👌

@EamonWalshDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vijay.

@DaveANeely 4 жыл бұрын

Nice bird house

@EamonWalshDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David

@Noorstud 6 жыл бұрын

Nice Job. Thanks for sharing.

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sulais.

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sulais.

@NMranchhand 6 жыл бұрын

As always, a stunning and creative birdhouse advance that I'm certainly going to rip off. But I'm wondering why your birdhouses don't seem to have cleanout options so that they can be reset to live season after season?

@sherrymuzykazekestravels6793 3 жыл бұрын

That was beautiful

@eclectictreasures955 2 жыл бұрын

Great Craftsmanship!

@lilliejwhiterock7016 7 жыл бұрын

That is awesome Chris n Hollie. Doesn't matter what u use but u guys r very talented. Best talented YOU TUBER. MY G-dau thinks u build a doll house.👍👏👏

@imagebob 6 жыл бұрын

what? come on !

@artisticthoughtsbyelena 5 жыл бұрын

Very creative. Thank you.

@EamonWalshDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elena.

@larrymbs 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@strasserfamily 6 жыл бұрын

Stunning. You may want to put your comment about stain/varnish imposed in the beginning of the video.

@Papierdog 7 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful!

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marci..

@CK_Robert Жыл бұрын

Nicely done, good looking… I would use natural stains and for the “landing stick, I would use plain wood as metal would probably get the bird stuck on the frozen pipe on cold night. Any wet or humid surface (birds feet) on metal would instantly freeze and get her stuck there… i.e. tongue on frozen pipe

@EamonWalshDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@kimtaylor479 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@EamonWalshDIY Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim.

@judyw9407 6 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done! I would say that I don't know of any birds that would nest in the house with that size of hole. Did you make if for a specific breed? I love this birdhouse and will attempt it myself...using dimensions for swallows, finches or chickadees. Thanks for sharing

@deborahferguson1163 3 жыл бұрын

This is a work of art!

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deborah.

@gracecallowayable 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!🧡

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Graycee!

@40alma 6 жыл бұрын

wow he sure is a fast worker nice video

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob.

@gulliver3644 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! And Abe would like it too!

@EamonWalshDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bert.

@willows26 6 жыл бұрын

Love the birdhouse but now I want to see a video showing how you made the video......that was smartly done!

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much willows26. Nothing fancy about the video making I am afraid, just used my iphone with a cheap tripod.

@willows26 6 жыл бұрын

What impressed me the most Eamon, was the speeding up of the video sequences and those crazy sound effects! Your video production skills are great!

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much :-)

@leebertie57 6 жыл бұрын

Damn, you use that hammer really fast. Sounds like a woodpecker. Great job. The birdhouse in my backyard was just condemned. I have to build a new one. Stumbled across this one and will give it a shot!

@ChristopherEPineda 7 жыл бұрын

It's perfect! Great job, I want one for my garden! 👏😍

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Christopher. Have a go making one.

@ediedarlenecreations 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Edie.

@danalaniz7314 2 жыл бұрын

Very creative.

@EamonWalshDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan

@robertsmithjr.5839 7 жыл бұрын

great video!

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Robert!

@sandrobertte 4 жыл бұрын

Belíssimo trabalho e obrigado por postar.

@EamonWalshDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado Sandro.

@lass-inangeles7564 5 жыл бұрын

Very lovely birdhouse, but you will run out of 2 cent Euros after Brexit! One technique I use on outdoor wood that cannot be stained or sealed is Shou Sugi Ban. Use a Bernzomatic Torch and Propane bottle from Home Depot, and gently toast the wood for a light brown stain effect, or do the Shou Sugi Ban technique of charring the wood lightly, then brushing off the light charring with steel brush. This ages the wood visually, but more importantly, makes the wood resistant to mold, rot, moisture, and bugs. No harm to birds, weather proofed, and you get the nice smoky color. Roof was very nice, and I think you use rubber matting which will insulate against heat and cold, good idea. Copper touches looked very good, esp the patina. A couple of suggestions: 1. Hole you made is indiscriminate. Birds select holes small enough for their species but keeps the woodpeckers and other predators out. Your hole is large enough for even a rat to go kill and eat the nestlings, so wrong size hole. Bird box must be made for each species specifically - in overall size and entry hole. 2. Size of box should be larger. In a tree, the nest is open air. In a box, it gets hot. Cold is not an issue, as wood will insulate against cold, but heat will build up in a small box. 3. Vent holes for aeration? They do not exist. They MUST exist, else this is decor not functional. Don't cook the babies. Please research it and do it right. Their lives are in your build. 4. Perch - is this running through the whole box or did you cut it to size. We did not see this cut. You cannot have it slice through the house. Also, your perch is metal. Although this matches the roof and is excellent design and artistic, it will get hot in summer, cold in winter, birds legs will stick to it in icy weather, and there is a lack of grip on smooth metal. Wrong perch. Use a live edge branch or wood dowel. This one is a Fail because it is very dangerous when mama bird sits on it to feed worms to babies, and then finds out her legs are frozen to the copper tubing. She dies. All babies die. Not good. 5. All bird boxes should have back end that opens out completely for cleaning out between nestings. Also in an emergency you can access the babies or birds, remove a snake, or any other such function. Install a hinged back please. I guess any product we make improves with collaborative feedback and suggestions. I learned a lot reading the comments, and watching you work. Thank you!

@EamonWalshDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my video. I know now that there were a few issues with it. I have used that charring technique before on a few projects and the results are very nice but never on a bird house. Some of the issues you mentioned though are dependent on the climate and habitat of the country. Eg. in Ireland the summers are generally cool and the winters mild. There is never really a large temperature change. We dont have any snakes here in Ireland either. The hole size is really dependent on what you are trying to attract (I learnt this after making this particular birdhouse) eg a wren needs approx 1.25 inches and up to 3 inches for a house sparrow. I guess the thing to do is research everything about what you are trying to attract and their nesting needs and then build accordingly. Thanks again for taking the time to comment. Eamon

@GalateaPolifemo 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Thank you so very much.

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maria.

@jonboy8181 Ай бұрын

How do you clean it out? Cool roof.

@razakkarivellur6756 4 жыл бұрын

Super idea....

@EamonWalshDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@jawbonelive3813 7 жыл бұрын

wow... that is awesome!

@EamonWalshDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jawbone!!

@starshipgus8578 Жыл бұрын

Very nice and artistic,I just use cedar for something like this.👍

@EamonWalshDIY Жыл бұрын

👍 Thank you.

@TheFishinDad 6 жыл бұрын

I love this, at the end the vinegar/salt mixture was to speed up oxidation right? to get that old look on the copper? How did that end up holding up after time? I'm really curious, I love the idea.

@stevebutler7872 6 жыл бұрын

nice work

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve.

@EveryDadDIY 6 жыл бұрын

love the coins on the roof , it has a great look to it, well done

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@darlenenelson215 3 жыл бұрын

That is adorable love it

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Darlene.

@Priscilla81ful 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Priscilla!

@ic5838 6 жыл бұрын

Truly OUTSTANDING! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Isaias.

@patbowman9959 3 жыл бұрын

Was rainproof weathershield applied over 'sheathing' under the pennies?

@martinemjt 6 жыл бұрын

very pretty

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks martine.

@johnbowering1428 4 жыл бұрын

How are the birds supposed to nest with a copper pipe running right through it.and how do you clean it after nesting season. John uk

@jonbishop1385 6 жыл бұрын

A Great looking and well build bird house, But i'm Just curious as to why you put a hole in the front and the back ? if you have a through drought how is the bird going to keep her chicks warm ? also is there a reason for putting the perch rod right through ? surely they need that bottom bit of room for putting their nesting material ?

@jameslivingston8301 6 жыл бұрын

Eamon you are a genius to me! Thank you for posting your perfect birdhouse! You sir are a truly Craftsman!!!

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that James! :-)

@jameslivingston8301 6 жыл бұрын

Eamon you're welcome! 😊

@lenidubelinc000 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so cute!

@EamonWalshDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Leni!

@joywalker5338 5 жыл бұрын

Love this! Great Job

@garyteague9555 5 жыл бұрын

good job

@EamonWalshDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary

@ruggedrickrude1946 6 жыл бұрын

PRETTY DARN NEAT

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you..

@ruggedrickrude1946 2 жыл бұрын

What was that you mixed with the table salt¿ Roughly $2.40 bird house 😎👍🏻

@TheChevyguy1000 Ай бұрын

Love it.

@EamonWalshDIY Ай бұрын

Thanks Don.

@jackiedunn7148 5 жыл бұрын

You should have a way to open the bottom for fall cleaning

@Everythings_Adjustable 4 жыл бұрын

Eamon I love the look of this, nice work 👍

@robertgoss6564 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the coolest birdhouse I've seen in years. Not sure how or why birds or chicks would ingest wood stain finish, but I'm sure there are birders out there who would know. Now, having said all that, this durable model should provide many years of happy birdhouse living. By the by, how do you choose entry size?

@EamonWalshDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert, It depends on what bird you are trying to attract.

@lorijones8302 6 жыл бұрын

Eamon, I enjoyed your video and the art of constructing something cool and useful. I liked watching the process from beginning to end. This is a very positive and delightful video. I would definitely like to see more of your creativity. Thank you 😊

@EamonWalshDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Lori for the nice comments :-)

@lorijones8302 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊