I make a Plywood Birdbox with WiFi Camera [video

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video I make a simple #plywood #birdbox, but only using my left (non-dominant) hand as my entry to my KZfaq pal @Hand-i-craft Leo Winstanley’s #onehandedmakerschallenge. It was a fun challenge to take part in, and total respect to Leo and everyone else who continues their woodworking, their making, under difficult or challenging circumstances.
As mentioned in the video, these challenges in no way encourage or condone unsafe workshop practices - anyone who thinks otherwise really isn't paying attention - and I found that I was working more safely, more slowly, than ever partly because everything needed to be clamped down, and partly due to the amount of forethought that had to go into every operation, every cut had to be planned.
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@Hand-i-Craft 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter and a great finished product. Interesting as I’ve been thinking of making a bird box, but wanted it to have the capacity of having a camera in so now I know how to😀. The biggest tip I picked up here was the bracket for mounting the bird box, it was an inspired idea. So simple yet so effective. Even trying to maybe clamp the box in place to screw it in would have been virtually impossible due to the top heavy weighting of the box. The overwhelming theme coming out of this challenge is the ‘big’ jobs more often than not are reasonably straightforward. It’s the ‘little’ jobs that become the most time consuming and subsequently most infuriating. That kind of sums up me too, it’s just I’ve learned to accept the time thing for what it is, as opposed to what it could be😀.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leo! Yes, I was trying to figure out how to hold up the box and fix it in place, and it occurred to me that a little shelf would do the job - and a couple of extra ‘fingers’ made it even easier. 👍👍

@shereel7975 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Love the birdbox but the recommendation is not to have a perch (your dowel). This is because predators use it to gain access to the nest box.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, OK, thanks! Easily removed! 👍👍

@heriothandyman3148 4 жыл бұрын

and don’t do what I did on mine and make a beautifully sanded smooth hole.. the chick’s need rough sides and hole to fledge from. Try and say all that with straight face! 😂

@gbwildlifeuk8269 4 жыл бұрын

@@10MinuteWorkshop and if you actually use dont have it fully facing south. You fry the chicks on hot days! 👍👍

@Chris-pv2ht 4 жыл бұрын

@@gbwildlifeuk8269 Good point all of mine arent South facing and all are occupied now

@ianmarsden8568 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter for coming back to the Challenge. One thing that struck me was how your professional set up also helped you to overcome many of the construction challenges i.e. MFT clamping and cross cutting etc. Good Luck to Leo.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian! Yes indeed, I was pleasantly surprised at how well the MFT/plungesaw combo worked together one-handed. Not sure if that’s ‘by design’ or just a happy accident, but it turns out it’s a very safe way to cut material single-handed. 👍👍

@WillChidlow 4 жыл бұрын

Loving your lighting setup for the talking head Peter!

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Will! Figured it was about time I upped my game a bit 😆 I mean, I love my 50k lumens of daylight LEDs in the workshop ceiling, but it’s not exactly ‘expressive’ lighting for the talking heads! 😂 Anyway, glad you approve; I’ve just bought a Rode Go wireless mic set on your recommendation btw, so looking forwards to having a play with that when it arrives. 👍👍

@alanlloyd7208 4 жыл бұрын

Love this, Ive been making modernist inspired bird boxes from my scraps this week. Admittedly with 2 hands!

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I’ve seen a few of those on Insta & Twitter - really nice! 👍👍

@Cradley684 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT Peter, quite a Guy Leo !!!.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian!

@palereinhold 4 жыл бұрын

A fine onehanded and lefthanded project! Respect for doing this only with one hand!

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, always fun to give yourself a challenge, now & then. 👍👍

@Microwavability 4 жыл бұрын

Great lighting upgrade at the start - very profesh!!

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers kiddo! Figured it was about time I upped my game for the talking heads, at least - I mean, I did do this for a living, and all... 😆🤷‍♂️👍👍😂

@PaweKrajewski 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! I admire you did everything with one hand! Respect! :)) My three-year-old son loves birds very much. I made many different nesting boxes and several feeders for different species of birds. Son observes birds all year round! I even recorded vlogs for him about birds and animals :)) Thank you for the idea with the vi-fi camera. I have to do it 👍 Greetings from Poland!

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! First bird box I’ve ever made, glad you approve! Best wishes from London!👍👍

@awantamta 4 жыл бұрын

A handy little project. I really like that small camera. It will be interesting to see some of the footage you get.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, haven’t had a peep from anything yet. 🤷‍♂️👍

@frankslittleworkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done Peter 😁. Glad to see we all had the same issues and it wasn't just me being a bit special. A fantastic challenge by Leo and I think we all gained from it. Loved the "dowel grin" absolutely priceless 🤣😂. Thanks again for the vid and the sub. Stay safe 😁👍

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank! No, I think the common themes are the most interesting amongst everyone who took part - and it was only the 2nd time I'd used that dowel cutter, so I was well pleased! 😂And my apologies - I was convinced I'd subbed to you before, but clearly hadn't; my pleasure to put that right. Take care, & all best. P 👍👍

@DidierHoubrechts Жыл бұрын

Waouwww ! Thank you !!!

@Bill.L.Carroll 4 жыл бұрын

That was a fair effort from start to finish, mate 👍🏽 Just how chuffed you looked after making that dowel is priceless. 👌🏽 Tis the simple things in life that can be the most satisfying! 😉 Fantastic job Peter.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! I’ve only ever used it once before, the dowel maker, and I was childishly thrilled that it worked again! 😂😂👍👍

@Bill.L.Carroll 4 жыл бұрын

@@10MinuteWorkshop I must give it a try. I bought one of Tim's tools too, a brilliant bit of kit. 👌🏽

@buzzgallagher 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea! My grandson is turning 3 in a few weeks and he loves the cars, boxes, wagons and things I make for him. I told him when he gets older we can do a project together.. SO this is the project. I am cutting, sanding, finishing and building with only screws. Then take it all apart and flat pack and bag all the hardware for Tommy and I to put together. He can finish with gluing the perch on the front and 'paint' whatever he wants on it. ALSO, great job supporting Leo with this buil!

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! SOunds like a great project to do together! 👍

@SBTDesigndotcodotuk 4 жыл бұрын

I somehow missed this! Looked frustrating work! Respect to anybody working with one hand. Thanks for the mention in the notes! 👍

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! And I still haven’t had a peep out of my camera! 🤷‍♂️ Yes, immensely frustrating - not the big things, they were fairly straightforward, but the little things - tape measures, marking a pencil line, everyday things you do without thinking, they were the real obstacles.. 👍👍

@SBTDesigndotcodotuk 4 жыл бұрын

@@10MinuteWorkshop I'm sure they'll come. Our chicks all died sadly. We were all so sad after watching them feed and grow. Looking forward to trying again next year.

@chrisoldman295 4 жыл бұрын

Well done, Peter! Great effort!

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! 👍

@russell6652 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that is pretty cool. You inspired us to make a similar one with some reclaimed pallet we had laying around. The kids loved making it and are excited to see if we get any residents.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, thought it might be a good kids project whilst on lockdown! Nice one! 👍👍

@andrewpaley9914 4 жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable video. Made me appreciate having all my limbs to work with

@johnduffy7502 4 жыл бұрын

I take my hat off to you! So hard. I guess those of us with two good hands take it for granted...

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍👍

@InTheWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Peter, like the forward thinking on the bracket to hold it while fitting. It made me smile when you were so chuffed with the dowel you made 🙂 Like you I found the simple operations the hardest to do. Take care David 👍

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! And it was only the second time I’d used that dowel maker! 😂👍👍

@SilvanaTheNonCraftingCrafter 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for raising awareness! Excellent piece too ;)

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was a great challenge - check out the other entries with the hashtag #onehandedmakerschallenge 👍👍

@SilvanaTheNonCraftingCrafter 4 жыл бұрын

All done! ;)

@OldManTony 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Peter. I have to admit I didn’t do the camera setup one handed when I made mine, that was a step to far! It was often the simplest things I had most difficulty with, I found I take a lot for granted.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tony, same here! The little things were the things I found were surprisingly difficult, the ‘big’ stuff, not so much. 👍👍

@bagpusslxv4858 4 жыл бұрын

Love the “be back in a sec” before the mid-roll advert - nice touch that 👍🤗

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m only just starting to experiment with mid-roll ads so I want them to be as ‘integrated’ as possible - I hate videos where the ads just appear! 👍👍

@bagpusslxv4858 4 жыл бұрын

Yes - not sure it will make me watch a 3 minuter about fractional shares though 😂😂

@resultcarpentry5869 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 🤗

@LonghornWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Peter and loved that you narrated the challenges along the way. The bird house looks better than my two handed build...lol

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks! 😂👍👍

@markbryan9989 4 жыл бұрын

Birds are your friends!! Birdseed is my biggest budget item. That bottle of finish looked suspiciously like a bottle of Seagram's 7! Also, this comment was typed one handed. That is far as I can go for the challenge! Thanks Peter!

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, cheers Mark! I drew the line at editing one-handed - I’d still be at it if I had! 😂😂

@tworiversworkshop6111 4 жыл бұрын

That's a really nice bird box Peter, it will be interesting to watch the video of visiting birds making it their new home.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks - if I ever get any! 😂👍

@vandammesque 3 жыл бұрын

@@10MinuteWorkshop Any footage yet Peter?

@christianjanes 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome opening and closing. The addition of the camera was excellent.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, I thought it was time to up my game in the lighting of the ‘talking head’ top & tail - wasn’t sure if anyone would notice, but they seem to have! 😆 And yes, the camera was a great idea - not mine of course, but a palm of mine on twitter, though he used a much more sophisticated camera than this one. 👍👍

@colingmaccoll 4 жыл бұрын

Watching you 'struggle' through this gives a real insight into the challenges of being a full time one handed maker. 12 months from now will it be a case of cutting the bevels on the mitre saw and then drawing the rest on your pc one handed and pressing run on the CNC one handed, voila!

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, I shudder to think what an unholy mess a left-handed CNC drawing would have produced! But it’s an interesting idea! 👍👍

@drmkiwi 4 жыл бұрын

That looks hard and frustrating, so good on you. It's difficult to image how difficult it would be for a one armed wall hanger in a storm. Thanks for the vid. Cheers, David

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Yes, a proper challenge this one, and total respect to everyone who just gets on with their making, regardless of their circumstances! 👍👍

@LittleShedWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Great effort with one hand Peter. Love the idea of having a camera installed, hopefully you will share some of the footage if you get any feathered tenants?? I watched Keith Browns One Handed Challenge earlier and he was struggling with similar issues, generally the smaller things while the large ops such as using a table saw were reasonably straight forward.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, the ‘big stuff’ I expected to be troublesome wasn’t, and the silly little things I hadn’t even considered proved to be troublesome! 🤷‍♂️👍

@shrikantghanekar3626 3 жыл бұрын

U R GENIUS

@woodshop7487 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job Peter. I had an argument with my table saw a few weeks ago and had my hand wrapped up. Still not really useable. Really makes you realise what old Leo does. Nothing but admiration for him. Ps... lovely lighting. Really like that.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry! Ouch! So easy to do, and it has such long-lasting consequences; total respect to Leo and everyone else who manages to soldier on. And thanks! I guessed it was about time Inuooed my game a bit for the ‘talking heads’ 😆 Take care & look after that hand. 👍P

@woodshop7487 4 жыл бұрын

@@10MinuteWorkshop yes it could have ended worse but was bad enough... lol. I get through less glove fingers now 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Really like the talking head section. Superb lighting. Will look forward to seeing how the box gets on. 👍👍

@JezVibert 4 жыл бұрын

Not a one handed challenge, but my 16yo daughter was watching me make a can dispenser and said she’d like to learn to make things. This’d be a perfect first project

@jezd8431 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta hand it to you, pulled it off well 😎🖐

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂👍👍 Very good, thanks!

@karlpopewoodcraft 4 жыл бұрын

That will be really interesting seeing the birds in their home and the chicks. I wish I had those ear defenders Peter, I have thd traditional type and I totally gave up on putting them on after a few minutes of trying 😂 great challenge by Leo wasn't it I was actually really worried about the power tools but like you say it's the little things that where the most difficult and I think that's the common theme running across everyone's videos. Cheers Karl

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Karl! Yes, I’ll be interested to see something from the camera - not that there’s been anything yet, lol! And yes, great challenge - jeez those moldex ear defenders of mine were hard enough to get on! See ya! P

@GrumpysWorkshop4 4 жыл бұрын

Turned out great. Still editing my video but should be up today

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And look forwards to seeing it! 👍👍

@YesiPleb 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I actually volunteer for the RSPB and I've been making loads of bat boxes, dormice nest boxes and lots of these bird boxes. I've also made the half open front for Robins and Pied Wagtails etc. plus, like you, I've modified the plans slightly. My wood of choice has been recycling broken pallets from work. The wood has been left untreated and I use dowels and exterior wood glue. I see others have mentioned already about removing the dowel from the front. I found your video while searching for ways to fit a camera inside as well as types of cameras to use. I was thinking of using a 1.5m long USB cable to allow the power pack to be swapped over without having to open the lid. The eBay link you've supplied (I presume directly to the item?) is now broken but I found it by typing the description text in instead.

@thesmallshed 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting to see the same conclusions coming out in all the videos, it's not the big things that cause the frustration, it's opening a bottle, or drawing a line. I shared your pain on several of the tasks, as it mirrored almost exactly the problems I had, but you mastered the bench clamp, must have a bigger hand🙂. Great video.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter! Yeah, those clamps were a surprise - what a pain! 😂👍

@piprin 4 жыл бұрын

Peter you are confusing me lol, My days are already messed up with this lockdown the other week you put a video out and I thought that's strange peter putting a video out and it turned out it was a Friday and then yesterday I was looking for your video and I thought oh it must be Thursday 😂😂😂

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry! It’s been one of those weeks! 😂👍👍

@parrot3402 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic love it. who would give this a thumbs down I have no idea.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Hah, thanks! And I’ve long given up trying to figure these things out! 🤷‍♂️👍👍

@parrot3402 4 жыл бұрын

@@10MinuteWorkshop What plonkers 7 now. They obviously nave never even held a screwdriver. Or there the health and safety Police or think ther smart thinking they are. P.S. love my titon track saw. Just set it up the other day and put a Trend 48 tooth blade on it. WOW fantastic. also have a Workzone shop vac with Inteli plug WOW. amazing :)

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

@@parrot3402 Sounds like you're all kitted out 👍👍

@parrot3402 4 жыл бұрын

@@10MinuteWorkshop Well close. got a UKJ dog jig kit at a woodwork show so just need to drill a load of holes in my 8x4 work bench now LOl :)

@purediymaintenance3593 4 жыл бұрын

I think I definitely give that a try

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Let us know how it does! 👍

@TakamiWoodshop 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that looks tricky! I was waiting for you to announce that you used "Baltic birds plywood" for this project 🤣

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, didn’t think of that one! Very good - I would have used it if I had! 😂😂👍👍

@bilvis1985 4 жыл бұрын

Really makes you think 👍. Also.........got to get a dowel cutter!!!

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed it does. I think this is only the 2nd time I've felt the need to cut my own dowel, so I'm pretty sure a dowel cutter is way down my list of planned purchases! 👍

@bilvis1985 4 жыл бұрын

@@10MinuteWorkshop I did wonder after I posted how often I would need it, but it would be handy every few years. The problem would be remembering which flipping drawer you left it in, just like the umpteen other similar 'useful' items I own. Spent hours looking for the drain unblocker I've been carting around since the time I used it a decade ago. Would have been quicker to have re-plumbed the bathroom!

@DuncanEdwards. 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Peter, I was going to ask did you use just your one hand setting up the camera but you beat me to it. I bet you now have muscle memory in places you didn't know existed hahaha

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, one-hades woodwork want too bad, but working the camera was a nightmare! I edited right-handed though, otherwise I’d still be doing it! 😂👍

@S_J 4 жыл бұрын

Missing the shot where you put on the glove for applying the finish :-P Having done the challenge as well, that was one of the things I'd struggled with most... Great result and video though, thanks!

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

‘Deleted scenes’ Patreon-only video out tomorrow at 10.00am 👍👍 😆 And thanks! 👍👍

@nicpye248 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the camera shelf idea for the camera and will be retro-fitting it to one or two of our bird boxes next year. Do you have a link to the one you used, as there isn’t one in the description? Also, your dowel plate, do you have a link for that also?

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nic! Yes, the camera link is in the description - right underneath the battery power bank; this is the one I used - bit.ly/birdboxcamera. The dowel plate was part of a Tim Sway’s SqWAYre - goo.gl/sDofEg Don’t know if he’s still selling them or not, I’ve had it a while... 👍

@negotiableaffections 4 жыл бұрын

I said this on Rag N Bone, Keith Brown's channel, I was mindblown by the bike-shed build Leo just undertook. I'd have caved under those circumstances! This is why I proffered the idea of some of you YTubers making an MFT for him.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith. Yes, Leo’s she’s build was extraordinary - such perseverance! And yes, I agree - I was so impressed using my MFT one-handed, at how well it worked. Need to give this a bit of thought. 👍👍

@grahameburnip5880 3 жыл бұрын

The RSPB plan uses a piece of rubber on the lid as a hinge so the box can be opened for inspection/cleaning.

@pistonslap5424 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter That's inspired me to make one, I'm interested to know how well that particular camera focuses close up. As not all cameras will focuses so close.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I tried it out before using it and it focussed quite happily down to about 100mm or so; typically now I’ve fitted it I haven’t had anything trigger the motion sensor, so I can’t check it!🤷‍♂️👍

@S7tronic 4 жыл бұрын

Very clever build, 12 minutes in it dawned on me its to record birds-I assumed it was a spy cam disguised as a bird box :)

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂 And thanks! 👍👍

@noordpijl 5 ай бұрын

Which camera do you use for the bird box? Unfortunately the link to Amazon in the description isn’t working anymore.

@10MinuteWorkshop 5 ай бұрын

It didn't work very well, so I'd just pick one at random.👍

@BensWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Some interesting approaches. Alas I have to get something built which is urgent.... I need to move a lathe from where it is stored so am building a lathe stand from steel and have not had the time to think about this challenge.... Though I might be tempted to do it later but with had tools (apart from a drill and possibly a nail gun).

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a worthwhile challenge Benedict - really makes you think, and appreciate what you have. 👍👍

@BensWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

@@10MinuteWorkshop It certainly does.

@neilbrackstone1819 4 жыл бұрын

Regarding the pencil line you could consider holding the ruler with your hand and holding the pencil in your mouth as that may have been easier

@stevewalker7822 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, Peter. How long did it really take to build the house? It certainly gives us an appreciation for two hands.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. It’s always hard to give an accurate timescale because shooting video extends a project by around 3 times. Not including editing, I spent a day on the build overall; if I was making this two-handed without video I’d expect to rattle it out in less than an hour. 👍👍

@andymarriott8150 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, Firstly let me congratulate you on a great one handed build. Just a quick question have you tested the camera out yet and is it easy enough to setup and use

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I tested the camera before I installed it, and again once installed. But I haven’t had a single peep since Input it up, Sod’s law! 😂🤷‍♂️👍

@johne7100 4 жыл бұрын

Re obligatory H&S warnings, I live in hope that some KZfaq woodworker some day will say "to Hell with it, go ahead and cut off a finger or two. Oh, and while you're at it try cutting through the power cable, it's great fun".

@grantparis5356 4 жыл бұрын

You said, "Of course, I could have used double-sided tape...". I would have liked to see you try. I can't separate it with both hands. Good video and glad you did it.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

I probably would have found a way - but yes, good point! 👍😂

@vtbn53 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing what you can do if you can get the materials, would love a video on where you can't.

@michaelplays2449 4 жыл бұрын

Im glad you mentioned the safety aspect at the start of the video, as power tools can be very unforgiving if not treated with respect .Im sure it for a good cause, thanks Peter

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. As I say in the video, I really don’t think it needs saying, but given the reaction to some of the other challenge videos (including my intro one a few weeks ago) I felt it was prudent to do so. 👍👍

@gregj2647 3 жыл бұрын

I know the video is a year old but I’m just finding your channel from watching Dennis at Hooked on Wood. Great project built with one or two hands. 👍👍. I must be missing something but I don’t see the link for the camera. Was it removed? Looking forward to seeing you again.

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome! There are a couple of links in the description, under the ‘used/featured in this video’ section :- Camera - eBay UK - bit.ly/birdboxcamera (US: similar - amzn.to/2yhfxqe) Camera - Amazon UK ££ - amzn.to/2SlcmF5 The camera wasn’t particularly good tbh - I’d use something else if I was making it again - and no, I didn’t get a single bird interested in visiting! 🤷‍♂️👍👍

@gregj2647 3 жыл бұрын

@@10MinuteWorkshop thanks for the information

@stevekent3991 4 жыл бұрын

You could have installed a small 6v or 12v solar panel on the roof, hook it up to small charge controller with a female 5v usb output and charge your power bank.

@LostWhits 4 жыл бұрын

UK doesn't get sunshine though.

@clumbo1567 3 жыл бұрын

This build is fantastic, Just out of interest how long do you find the battery lasts with this camera and do you have any birds inside yet?

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! No, never did get any interest from the local wildlife; I took a look after about a week and the battery was flat, can’t say when it died exactly a I’m afraid. 🤷‍♂️👍

@davidhull1610 4 жыл бұрын

I've never tried it, but it looks like holding things still is a major problem. I ever lose the use of one hand, the first thing I'm buying is the festool vacuum hold down system with the foot release pedal. As a short term alternative how about using a non slip router mat to stop things moving about.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the vac clamp would be a great addition, albeit at a price. 👍👍

@michaelkelly3356 4 жыл бұрын

Great challenge. How hard was the impulse to remove your right hand from you pocket?

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I had to fight it every step of the way! 😂👍

@seemorenow637 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant effort Peter, should have gone the whole hog though and rather than oil finish it you should have painted it. Holding the brush in your teeth of course! I built a couple of nesting boxes start of this year and like you I was going to put a perch on the front. Checking on the RSPB site though they say not to fit one as it is not needed by the birds but it can be used to gain access by predators. Couldn’t really see it but I took the advice and they were right, the birds are whizzing in and out those tiny holes no problem!

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, the perch thing has been mentioned - and it’s easy enough to remove! 👍👍

@seemorenow637 4 жыл бұрын

Peter Millard To be honest Peter I was reluctant to mention it after all that one arm drill whittlin’ ; but for the safety of the incoming family....😁

@elliottnorwood9253 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Unfortunately the links to the camera you used for the nest box doesn’t work anymore. Does anyone have a link to the nest box camera so I can try to replicate this video?

@10MinuteWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! There are lots around - a quick search on Amazon showed up this one, looks similar - amzn.to/3q7VQqg 👍

@elliottnorwood9253 3 жыл бұрын

@@10MinuteWorkshop thank you very much!! Your videos are great by the way, really informative and enjoyable to watch

@LostWhits 4 жыл бұрын

I saw a guy once who worked in vacuum clamp for that situation.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, a great solution - comes at a price though. 👍👍

@creepycrawlything 4 жыл бұрын

I got a lot out of watching this video, across the back-cloth of having watched Leo on some of his videos; bottom line this is really important stuff. In 'disability' thinking there's emphasis on environment that disables or enables. Across that factor making-stuff KZfaq videos are a treasure trove of resource data: because of you have multiple diverse persons, setting up working environments that work for them (across myriad considerations); so you have a Wal-Mart of components from which to pick-and-mix. Leo takes a very singular existential and practical approach; where that is well demonstrated for me in the 'business' of his working hand. Given the plasticity of our brain, Leo's hand-led (or expressed) approach will mediate particular brain development over time: where that becomes resource to his approach; where that resource will work across multiple planes in what he strives to do. So a trajectory for personality leading to working environment, and working environment leading to product-output and further personal development; kicks in. It's then enriching to see your approach cross paths with Leo's lead. Your single working hand works differently from Leo's. That representing your person, and the working environment your person has led you to build, and the further personal development working in that environment has led to. Multiply that across all the other resourceful online characters being drawn into intersecting with Leo's life project, and its easy to see how rich the field that is going to yield. I'm grateful to all of you for bringing this about, and channeling it's fruits into my life. In all sorts of ways we pretty much all encounter 'disability' of one form or another, and we can learn so much from one another in pressing on regardless. Stay safe.

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Great comment, thanks so much for taking the time! 👍👍

@geirleirvik1478 2 жыл бұрын

One comment when researching scientists specialising on birds recommend skipping the peg, reducing the risk of larger predators sitting on the peg waiting to ambush any bird peeking out of the opening.

@FritsvanDoorn 4 жыл бұрын

Did you also handle the camera with one hand?

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! It was horrible - I used 2 hands for the editing though, otherwise I’d still be at it! 😂👍

@stephenhardman344 4 жыл бұрын

…and a £5 camera from China. We all like a bargain and are happy to buy from China. But should we continue to do this? Questionable environmental / employment standards help achieve rock bottom prices. We should all be looking to support local. Employment and self sufficiency is important - Think PPE. That’s my little rant over - love the bird box and the act of kindness to Leo. 10 minute workshop rocks ☺

@10MinuteWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! As I said in the video Stephen, I bought my camera here in the UK from a supplier in Leicester - but yes, they are available much more cheaply if you're happy to buy direct and wait for delivery.

@bagpusslxv4858 4 жыл бұрын

Well said - we should be prepared to pay slightly more for locally sourced equipment even if it is difficult to know exactly where the stuff was actually made in the first place - probably China 😂😩