Graham Meek | 14/09/2023 17:31:43 |
714 forum posts 414 photos |
I thought the Forum might be interested in how to earn some valuable bonus points from the other half. This bird table was made from two old Frying pans. The top is height adjustable to cater for different sized visitors. The pole of the table sits in an old table umbrella stand which is no longer used. This table is directly outside the kitchen window so Mrs M can watch the visitors come and go. Of course I get all the news on any new visitors as well as the regulars. The non-stick surface makes keeping the table clean, dead easy. To make a larger version I am on the look out for an Old Wok. Maybe this will increase my bonus points still further? Regards Gray, |
bernard towers | 14/09/2023 18:24:33 |
1221 forum posts 161 photos | Sorry Gary can't see the dovetails or tee slots! |
Mark Rand | 14/09/2023 19:25:01 |
1505 forum posts 56 photos | With the aid of a large spring, or possibly a compressed air cylinder, one could also 'dispose' of pidgeons, grey squirrels and other vermin. |
Mike Hurley | 14/09/2023 19:31:53 |
530 forum posts 89 photos | You might have known you were setting yourself up for some ribald humour Graham. Nice idea though, hope you have also sent this out as a tweet. Sorry, couldn't resist it |
Ady1 | 14/09/2023 19:44:09 |
![]() 6137 forum posts 893 photos | Great idea. Birdfood turns to squidge when it rains etc I have a drainhole on mine but a steel brolly is better, also deflects incoming sparrowhawks |
Jeff Dayman | 15/09/2023 02:58:58 |
2356 forum posts 47 photos | Very nice job re-purposing the old frypans Graham! well done, and satisfied clients in the picture too. What's the optimal rotation speed of the top pan to eject thieving squirrels? 8^) Nice to see this post. |
Graham Meek | 15/09/2023 10:03:08 |
714 forum posts 414 photos | Thanks for the humor Guys, it brought a good few laughs from yours truly. The two rivet holes on the lower pan were elongated into slots for drainage and the table has a slight pitch to make the slots the lowest point. Not that the food lasts long enough to get wet. As yet our occasional visiting Squirrel has not attempted the slick surface of the pans. He / she likes to go for the Fat ball holder on the Summerhouse. Regards Gray, |
Graham Meek | 15/09/2023 10:21:31 |
714 forum posts 414 photos |
I knew I had a shot somewhere. Gray, |
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