This Wood Turning Was For The Birds

I made a cute little Hummingbird house. Fun and easy to make. Made from semi spalted Sweet Gum. The roof has a shingle look. I used a soldering iron to burn the lines in it. A little rustic looking but it will hang outside and get weathered.
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Finishes used: Deft Spray Lacquer
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Bowl Gouges
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Star bowl Block bowl
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Droop Bowl Offset Bowl Barrel of Blocks Star Bowl Bowl in a Bowl
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Black Locust Hollow Form
Multi Axis Square Bowl
Siberian Elm Hollow Form
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Segmented Vase

[@Tassie646]

It’s a little beauty Gary, excellent 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark! And thanks for watching, Gary

[@wanderer9588]

Cheep-Cheep Thank you Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Yes I am a bit cheep! LOL twit twit

[@jlyssagraywolf7503]

So beautiful 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you J'Lyssa, hope those little birds think so as well. Gary

[@damienzinck2526]

Hello papa La nature est contente👌👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Merci beaucoup, nous l'espérons bien. Gary

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 67 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼...

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Grammy Bear!!!

[@davidharwood9552]

Nice to see a turning with beauty and practical use. The birds will love it. I’m getting a lathe at Xmas few weeks time this could be one of my first projects

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you David and a lathe for Christmas is a wonderful present. Next year you will be able to make and give Christmas presents made on it. Have fun turning, Gary

[@sonyhk3824]

Nice and so beautiful, big thumbs-up to you Gary 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Sony, very happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Hope the dive bombers like it! Don’t forget to put nesting materials close by to encourage a pair to move in.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ThePapa1947]

Yeah it would be cool if a pair decided to move in. There is lots of material around for them for sure. We have bird nest all over our place. Usually a couple on boards under the eaves. And we feed all the birds especially the Hummingbirds quite well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

WOW gary lucky birds they got a beautiful house and feeding pirch.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Manjit! Now I need to build one for an Eagle..LOL Although a few years ago we had 2 eagles hanging out in the Fir trees next to us. I just hope a little Hummingbird finds and likes this one. Take care my friend, Gary

[@mikeyoung8126]

Outstanding job and very cute love it take care and God bless Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you Mike and God bless you as well my friend, Gary

[@bawbreizhartwood]

Hi Gary, I really like houses for birds, I myself have made several. This one is really very pretty and well proportioned, I'm sure the birds will love to nest there. see you soon my friend Morgan

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Morgan it is now open for new tenants, just saw a Hummingbird eating at one of the feeders a few minutes ago. I think this is the first bird house I have made. I have lots of little pieces of wood so I will probably make a few more. Take care, Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Gary, That is so so nice. Any self respecting humming bird would be proud to call that home. Looking forward to the update when the new owners take residence. Take care Gary. Cheers, Huw

[@ThePapa1947]

Many thanks Huw, I have made the rent a bit high as I do not want the crows moving in...LOL They sit up in the Fir trees and make all kinds of racket!!! Take care, Gary

[@Popsjcb]

I am heading to the shop to make some for my hummingbirds. Love just sitting beside the feeders and watching them flat about!

[@ThePapa1947]

Great James, I love watching them as well. Best of luck for yours and happy I have inspired you to make some. Gary

[@brendaspeight2106]

With a beautiful house like that the humming birds are bound to move in. Thanks for the videos.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Brenda, that would be wonderful if they did! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@GordonRock1]

That is a really cool idea, Gary. I have seen hummingbird feeders before but I’ve never seen a hummingbird house. I hope you can keep the crows out of it. LOL! I think the shingles were a very inspired idea! Great video, my friend, and if your wife likes it you’ve got another winner. 👍👍😁😁 Happy turning, buddy, .....Gord

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gord, it was lots of fun to make and I never tell her what I am making. I just bring it and and show her. This went over very well. We hung it up yesterday and I will sit out and guard against those darn crows. Not sure where I saw it but I have seen the shingles made in a similar manner. I really was going to split some cedar and make little shingles out of it...LOL Thanks for watching buddy! Gary

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Great job Very Nice looking hummingbird house Gary 👍 There’s gonna be a Happy little hummingbird when he spots that house!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kimsey, I may have to have an open house this weekend to see if any show up😁 Thanks for watching, Gary

[@neilgriffin1860]

another beautiful peice

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Neil, happy you liked it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Leefywood]

Outstanding Gary. A cute project. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Wayne, happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@judithfairchild8620]

Neat piece of whimsy. Beautiful wood

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Judith and thanks for watching. Gary

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Cute bird house and I never thought that humming birds would use a bird house, the few we have here hide somewhere in a tree! I hope you have many families of birds in that one , thanks for the video! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Al, I am hearing they do not nest in closed areas but we still like the thought of it. They do use the feeders we have out and that is fun watching them. If you happen to be near a feeder they will still come up close to you. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary....NEAT-O...I like it and ready for spring....TM

[@ThePapa1947]

You are very welcome TM, yes it is a real nice day here today. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kentturkow1572]

Very cute, I think the birds will like it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kent, I sure hope so it would be cool to have them make a nest in it. Gary

[@richkeelan1312]

Cute little birdhouse perfect beginner project it seems

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rich, you are right. This was very easy and fun to do. It would be a great one for a class. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Hi Gary , I love that little bird house! What a cool project! Thanks for sharing and yes that grain is beautiful!👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bruce, it was a very fun project and I loved surprising my wife with it. It went over very well. Now it is out side under the eaves so not sure how long it will be pretty but as long as the birds like it I am happy. Take care my friend, Gary

[@kam70111]

Cute. I wish I was a Hummingbird.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Khan, they are amazing birds with lots of energy for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kam70111]

@@ThePapa1947 We have Sunbirds.

[@michaelhoban4238]

Love the bird house Great job

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Michael it was lots of fun to make. Take care, Gary

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great project

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Doug!

[@buddydean6637]

Cool. Definitely one for the birds. Buddy Mountain Refugee Buds & Bowls

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Buddy, I may make a few more just to hang around. Who knows they just might use them.

[@buddydean6637]

@@ThePapa1947 lots flying around here already. Also had a black bear on the front porch last night. I knew the time was coming as we've had several days of a warm up. Not sure if it's the monster male from last year or a new yearling. Time for the game cams to go up. BD

[@woodturningwithDave]

Beautiful bird house, Excellent work Gary Take care

[@ThePapa1947]

Many thanks Dave! Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@cposwn]

Very nice job Gary. Looks beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you, happy you liked it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@danielionescu466]

Bravo super

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Daniel!

[@rstone7727]

Love it Papa.. Keep us informed when you get tenants..!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much, we hope they move in but I have heard Hummingbirds do not like close in places. We just saw the Hummingbird eating at one of the feeders 5 minutes ago. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@joannkister2540]

I really like that. It's cute. I like bird houses to.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Joann, we have even more than I thought. We also have a bat house she wants to get put up. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@stephendonathan6782]

The hummingbirds should love it! Take care and GOD BLESS!

[@ThePapa1947]

I sure hope they do! Thanks for watching and God Bless you as well, Gary

[@jackthompson8019]

Wow. What a great idea. Beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much, happy you liked it.

[@charlesball8872]

Well done, sir!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Charles and thanks for watching, Gary

[@emilychadwick3857]

So very nice, such talent 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Emily, very happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@peterrauch6604]

Great idea, Gary! Thanks for the lesson!

[@ThePapa1947]

You are very welcome and thanks for watching Peter. Take care, Gary

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Nice work, Bary!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Oops, that was a typo - I know you are Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

No problem Rick, just don't call late to my lathe! LOL

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much MICK! just kidding I already read the other comment Dick...oops I me Nick...ok that is enough. Thank you Rick I appreciate the comment. Coming from you means a lot. Take care my friend, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I never thought about humming birds needing a house but it makes sense now that your bring it up. This one is really cool looking, too! I like the overall shape and the roof with burned lines is perfect. It's really good to see something different being turned, too! Let us know when they move in! I really like it, Gary, well done, my friend! Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Phil, it was something pretty simple and I needed a small break from what I am working on now. My head is hurting LOL! But I think it will be worth it. I am lucky I did not burn myself making those lines. I have not done any wood burning for...sheesh I am so old I can't remember. Well I will say 65 years..OH DANG! I wished I would not have said that, now my head really hurts LOL I sure hope they move in. The wife has had them fly right up to here when she fills the feeders. Thanks for watching my friend and for sure if they show up you all will know it! Gary

[@WithTheGrain527]

@@ThePapa1947 you're only as old as you feel Gary :) I feel about 90 at the moment haha

[@ThePapa1947]

@@WithTheGrain527 you are right Matt! And as old as you act...so I am 12 a lot of the time😃

[@WithTheGrain527]

@@ThePapa1947 haha ahhh on that front I'm still winning then as well! Getting older is mandatory, growing up is optional.

[@harveygoodman8078]

Very cool project!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Harvey, happy you liked it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

like others have said I never really thought about where hummingbirds make there nest??? what a great project and the best part is the misses liked it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Luie, guess I never thought about it as well. I know they come to the feeders. This seemed like a great project. I never tell her what I am making. I just bring it in and give to to her. She loved this one. Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@rosiepollard2478]

A lovely little house for the hummingbirds. I hope they use it & you have the joy of watching their comings & goings. 🪶🪶🪶

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rosie, we like the idea of them using and you never know...maybe they will. We do know they love the feeders we have out. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely awesome

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks you Donald, happy you liked it. Take care my friend, Gary

[@JeffSmith-xt4py]

Really the the bird house..

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jeff and thanks for watching, Gary

[@DeereGuy211]

Very interesting project Gary. You always seem to come up with something different and as always fun to watch them come together. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Todd, I hope you will be able to say the same for what I am working on now. Coming soon...I hope! Take care, Gary

[@donaldadams5342]

What a charming little project Gary & so beautifully made. If the Humming birds don't like it then they must be very fussy & don't know what they are missing. Stay well my friend, Don from South Aust.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Don, I guess hummingbirds do not nest inside closed places but it still looks nice hanging there. Maybe something else will use it. Take care, Gary

[@tonysmith3143]

Awesome little house, going to try making some. Thanks Buddy for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tony, you will have fun making them. Take care, Gary

[@Secondlifeofwoodturning]

I'm wondering will any little bird make a nest inside. Beautiful work, Gary 👌👍😀

[@ThePapa1947]

Well Rav it is hard to say. I know they sell them that small. And better yet the boss loves it so I can't go wrong. Perhaps I should make a batch to get me out of the dog house now and then...LOL Take care my buddy from another continent! Gary

[@StuffUCanMake]

I like the soldering rod trick. Excellent work sir!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Jabulani! Hope all is well with you. Take care, Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

What a great little project . Great job .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jon, looks good hanging but does not get much use. But the hummingbirds come to the feeder right by it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

@@ThePapa1947 I'm interested in the paste you use on the finish ? I saw it briefly on 1 of your videos but didn't catch the. Brand ? And where do you get it . I'm new to turning . I haven t touched a lathe since high school and I needed something to do in retirement . lol . I am relearning a lot watching you and Phil . Thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

@@jonmartineau1004 the paste is Acks Sanding Paste ackswoodpaste.com/ You will find it works great. You will enjoy retirement! I sure do. I spent my working years building cool things out of wood and have not backed off from still loving to work with wood. Thank your support. Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

@@ThePapa1947 Gosh Papa , thanks for responding with with info . From the looks of it , it works great ! Thanks again ..

[@woodturning.1948]

Красота. Мне нравится.

[@ThePapa1947]

Большое спасибо, мой друг!

[@judithclever1103]

The perch looks like it might be to big, for such small feet, but could be just the video. It's really cute I hope the hummingbird use it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Judith and I told my wife I thought it might be a bit big. So I have the option of putting a smaller one on. I am hearing hummingbirds do not like enclosed places but something probably will. Maybe I will make another with no back on it. That would be easy enough to do. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@StanleyMerrell]

Nice

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stan!

[@SiamWoodShop]

Nice little project Gary, I can see what my wife will want me to turn next although we do not have humming birds here but we do have many different ones that come to feed every day. Great job my friend. Keep safe John

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks John, it is a great project...does not take much wood or time and the wife will love it. Can't go wrong! Give it a try you will enjoy a simple turning that looks great. Take care, Gary

[@billy19461]

Love it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Billy!

[@billmiller5924]

Another great looking turning project- I really enjoy the live wood turnings that you & Phil A. make - Thanks for sharing your videos & your turning talent Bill M

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Bill, I really appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

Very nice project Gary......birds are one of the nicest things about nature. Best wishes and good health my friend.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Dr. Skip, there is something so relaxing about watching birds in action. Between the birds and the squirrels in our yard there is never a dull moment. Best wishes to you as well, Gary

[@nighteagle317]

That looks like a very nicely shingles hummingbird house! Awesome! Cheers, Paige C.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Paige, happy you liked it. I sure hope some birds like it now. Or it just might get moved in the house and hang somewhere. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@juanmontalva8379]

Un lindo trabajo, sencillo pero llamativo, gracias por compartir su arte.. saludos.

[@ThePapa1947]

Me alegra que les haya gustado y agradezco sus comentarios. Muchas gracias, Gary

[@gaowoodlab]

Pretty and great job,👍👍👍 I have never seen a real hummingbird, just watched video about it,😂😂😂😂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gao, thanks to my wife and the feeders we see them a lot. It is so cool. They are just amazing little creatures. All part of this world we live in. Thanks for watching buddy, Gary

[@gaowoodlab]

I agree with you, Gary, my major is medicine and biology. I am also very interested in the universe. At least so far, biology is the rarity in the universe,😂😂😂😂

[@ThePapa1947]

Well math is what I used at work so my mind goes that way. As long as my turnings do not make people sick I will not need your help...LOL

[@gaowoodlab]

@@ThePapa1947 😀😀😀, Stay happy and healthy,🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@mmills7012]

Delightful! Great shingle roof. Let’s know when you have tenants.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and for sure you will hear if they move in. The rent is reasonable so I expect tenants. Take care, Gary

[@bm766]

Wonderful work, you make it look so easy

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much!

[@punkylovell2875]

That is really cool. Love it

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much, happy you liked it. Gary

[@bobbyplatt7654]

Fine bird house Papa i'm gonna have to try and make some like it now, thanks for showing us all how to do it..

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bobby, I just might have to make some more myself. This was the first bird house I have made. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@charlesreicks648]

I just have to do that. Thanks Tim

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tim! You should it is very simple and a lot of fun. A lot more relaxing than what I am working on now...LOL Take care, Gary

[@Woodturningwithbarry]

Beautiful work mate

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Bramsshed1913]

Love this Gary and would love to see a video in the future to see if it gets occupied!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bram, well I hope something uses it for a home. I have heard that hummingbirds do not like enclosed places. So I lowered the rent and may be some other little bird will use it. At least the hummingbirds love the feeders have out and perhaps they are nesting in one of our trees. We have quite a few. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@jerrystark3587]

This is a great birdhouse, but I am a bit surprised you put a perch on it. Small birds don't need perches, but predators do. IN any case, this is a great project. The "shingles" were a nice touch. Thank you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jerry. It is more of a decoration. We do get a lot of hummingbirds They actually use the little perches on the feeders at times while they are eating. We have a lot of big trees around and they must be nesting in them. Or even in the trees in our yard. I know they love the big Siberian Elm we have. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jerrystark3587]

@@ThePapa1947 What really matters is (1) you have made a great birdhouse, and (2) you have hummingbirds in your yard, Awesome!

[@exotictones1054]

Nice stuff.my wife now what's some of those.beautiful wood.we have feeders we love the birds but never thought about houses.ty

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and make her a few of them. She will love them for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@larrysmelcer7966]

looks good

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Larry!

[@TheTinyWorkshop]

What a good idea. These are fun projects now that spring is coming. I will see what a good size is for the birds in our garden. This of yours has turned out very beautiful. I especially like the singles you burned in the roof there. Well done Gary. 👍Frank.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Frank, we have so many birds that love our yard. Maybe because there are a dozen bird feeders out there...DUH! The squirrels hang upside down on them...they are fun to watch as well. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@johndaniels7213]

adorable!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John, glad you liked it. Gary

[@WithTheGrain527]

such a gorgeous object :) they would sell really well at craft fairs I'd imagine! I have an American Sweet Gum in our front garden (very unusual in the UK), I might to go and chop a bit off it! The shavings look like walnut shavings a bit, they seem to hold together in a similar way :) thanks for sharing as always Gary. Stay safe.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Matt, they probably would sell great at a craft show. Not really interested in selling but you are right. Yes those shavings are like Walnut for sure. This piece was created by mother nature while it sat there in a damaged part of the tree. The rest of the wood was rather plain looking but I let it sit under a tarp for a year and it has all spalted nicely. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kathyenglish8427]

Great video - I can’t wait to see hummingbirds living there!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Kathy, I sure hope they decide to move in. If not I can make some condos for them. It would make me very happy if they used it. I love watching them at the feeders we have. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

So Much great information Gary! Loved the video! I want to make some of these for the spring!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris! For sure make some as they are easy to do and lots of fun. Looks cute hanging under the eaves. Not sure the birds will go in it but it is ready! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@stephendsurowitzormondfinf4490]

Really nice hummingbird house! Enjoyed watching you make it!,

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks!

[@nanfredman1991]

I hope the lacquer doesn't hurt the teeny birds...but if it weathers, that should be okay. So sweet!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Nan and come to find out humming birds make open nest so it just hangs there to look at. But they do love the feeders we have out for them. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@nanfredman1991]

@@ThePapa1947 Well, dang! It sure is cute. I guess it's more of a bird-spirit house, then. :)

[@ThePapa1947]

@@nanfredman1991 exactly and it must work. We have never had as many birds in the yard as we do now!

[@msaret4384]

Nice piece. I would have liked to have seen some footage of it being used at the end.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Mitchell, I am hoping for some activity with it and then I will get some footage out. I tried to get some of it hanging but the sun was messing it up.

[@danamorrow5352]

Excellent! I have some cedar that I may try out for this.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dana, cedar would be the perfect wood for it. I almost used some Sequoia which also would be good in weather being a Redwood.

[@johnnuttall1965]

nice

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John, I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Gary... lovely little hummingbird house... great design... its been used a lot already but it is very cute... I wish that we had hummingbirds here in the UK... take care...All the best.....Andy

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Andy, so true there are not many things that have not been done before but we can count on the grain being different. We just saw the hummingbirds at the feeder this morning about an hour ago. They must come around a lot because the feeders are needing refilled a lot. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@ThePapa1947 sorry Gary.. I meant the word cute had been used a lot already in the comments... Haha

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

Thats neat, very nice!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom, happy you liked it. Hey I turned someone on to your terrific sanding paste today. They sounded very excited. Take care, Gary

[@ACKSWOODPASTE]

@@ThePapa1947 Thank you so much!

[@josephsmith452]

Great job. I may try turning a bird house soon hopefully. Will need to be larger to accommodate the birds here in Ireland.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Joseph! I think I may need to some more bigger ones. Seems from what I hear hummingbirds do not nest in enclosed areas. Well maybe ours will LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@josephsmith452]

@@ThePapa1947 Always a pleasure to to watch your amazing skills. Thank you Gary for sharing with us.

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

Love it. Great wood. Please show us the birds moving in! Thank you for sharing your video with me. Stay safe, Vickie

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Vickie, I sure hope to be able to show the little guys moving in. Thank you for watching, Gary

[@emgiwoodworks]

It was already a nice birdhouse when you started, you only needed to hollow it. 😊 At least that's what I am planning for a turned birdhouse. Yours is nice too Gary, great job again. Probably I will make one too this year, it was already on my todo list. Already curious what you will think about that. 😉

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Leo, well what I think about just hollowing it out is I think it might work better than the upgraded model I made. It would be very natural for sure. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. I might make a few myself. Just take a branch and drill a hole in it. No lathe needed!

[@emgiwoodworks]

@@ThePapa1947 That would then be for very small birds only. About four inch is the bare minimum I guess. What I realize now is that I need to hurry up if I want to be in time for thus year's breeding season. The birds are already searching for nesting places. And I'm committed to at least one other project before I can start; a food bowl for our dog. 😁 Its all about the animals this year!

[@MikeB0001]

Looks pretty cool Gary! However I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a hummingbird to use it...maybe wasps will use it!😃 Hummingbirds dont nest in cavities.👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike, yes we have a very broken down Hummingbird house that is just a little shelter fully open in the back. Need to fix it up and get it hung back up in the tree. We have lots of Mason Bee houses as well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MikeB0001]

@@ThePapa1947 I have lots of honey bee houses (hives) too!..wish spring would hurry up and get here in WNY!😃🐝

[@ThePapa1947]

@@MikeB0001 we were just ask if we would be willing to let someone put a hive in our yard to try and start a colony. Still thinking on it because some of our grandkids are terrified of bees. Not matter what we tell them about honey bees. We will see what we do.

[@LisaRamlow]

That is adorable! Don’t be disappointed when you don’t get any hummers - they build amazing nests on tree limbs and don’t use cavities, but depending on the hole size you may get chickadees or wrens, both of which are equally as adorable as hummingbirds. Nicely done Gary, and that sweet gum is beautiful!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lisa, we do have another hummingbird house that is just some pieces of random wood layered and completely open in the back. I am sure that is just what they would like. And we have lots of very little birds hanging around. The house is open to the first tenant that tries it out. I guess I have seen little houses like this that were called hummingbird houses. Never did know where the nested but we have some regulars that come most everyday. I still have a number of pieces of the Sweet Gum but the best have been near the crotch area of the tree that held water. But some of the other pieces that appeared to be very plain when I cut them up ended up splating where I had them stored. I did a large planter box and was shocked the whole piece had spalted. Thanks so much for watching and the information. Gary

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

I think the hummingbirds are going to be fighting over who gets the mansion! Really love this piece. And yes, the grain on that wood really peeks through after finishing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lyndsey, it would be so much fun if they did make a nest in it. They have flown right up to us if we stand still. One of my favorite birds. The Eagle is on the top of the list. We had 2 eagles hanging around the top of a Fir tree next to us a few years ago. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@rickeyburke2596]

That is so cute.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Rickey! And thanks for watching, Gary

[@williamellis8993]

That's great, Gary. I didn't know that hummingbirds would nest in a house like that. We learn something new every day. You'll have to show us footage when they take up residence. Is guitar playing another of your many talents? Take care. Bill

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill, I hope they next in it but I do know they like small areas to make a nest. For sure if they do nest you will hear about it. Yes I have been playing the guitar for almost as long as wood turning. I started as a freshman in high school but did my first wood turning in the 6th grade. Let's see..that was ??? oh never mind not sure I can count that far..LOL Take care, Gary

[@richardparker8756]

Yes sir, this is a well done bird house. This was a really cool idea. Thanks for letting us in your shop. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Richard and feel free to drop in anytime. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@dawnseals6591]

That is adorable

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Dawn and thanks for watching, Gary

[@BunnaySango]

Beautiful bird house, I hope you can update us later with news of a family of birds moving in 😍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and I sure hope they do move in and for sure there will be an update. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@zetuskid]

Such a nice different thought Gary. It’s a keeper for me, trying one myself. The little top with the lines just brings it up a notch. Thanks for sharing is little “Natures House”. I hope the birds come and like it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you zetus kid, it is well worth trying. Lots of fun and it has a use. I think I saw someone else burn shingles into something and thought it was pretty cool so I added to this roof. Yes we sure hope they use it. If not they come to the feeders my wife has out. She even brought the frozen ones in a few weeks ago and replace them with a little food. She kept them happy. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@carolriley8472]

Wow, that is so cool...love the shape and the grain of the wood!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Carol, I really enjoyed making this. Happy you liked it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@BirdYoumans]

My name is Bird and I'm a musician. Does that make me a humming bird lol? I'd live in it in a heartbeat. Nice job!

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you Bird...I suppose if you hum along with your music then for sure you would be a Humming Bird😁 I just took a peak at your channel. I love what you are doing. The gospel music is great. And all 3 of you triplets are very good🤣 nice video work there! I play the guitar myself. I play in the church choir and in a folk group but have not got together in the folk group for a year now. I have a number of acoustics and electrics and I picked a bass up last year. Was going to start switching off with the bass player now and then of if he could not make it.

[@Janellen11]

That’s about the cutest thing I’ve seen! Great job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you Jan, it was pretty simple and I did not expect it to end up looking like it did. Happy you liked it and my wife loved it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@janeoverby2151]

That is so cute Gary. Had to rob those guitar strings from your guitar lol

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jane, well sort of. But it was time to change them on this one. Guitars are like tools with me. You can never have enough. I donated one and sold one awhile back. Afraid the herd is still too big. LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jacobcremins1676]

Cute piece, I really like the shingles. That would come in handy: I just discovered yesterday we have a hummer nesting next to our driveway!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jacob, perhaps they might like your yard if you had a very nice house for them. Well it is nice just having a nest that close. Thanks for watching, Gary