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  1. cranbrook2

    bird houses of john Cranbrook

    Thank you Tony I was building a garden shed but then i got a little carried away so i am going to put my big screen tv and a couch in there in the summer time. It has a great view from every angle. It has 6 roofs, 12 hips , 8 valleys and 15 windows.
  2. cranbrook2

    bird houses of john Cranbrook

    Thank you Fecn I get a lot of my ideas looking at old buildings, churches and hotels . I do get customers that ask for one built to look like their home or cottage. I just got a order to build 10 more for 1 customer in the states.
  3. cranbrook2

    bird houses of john Cranbrook

    I,m glad you asked :lol: I just finished painting the roof and the railing I used a green paint on the roof called hosta leaf , it is like a olive color.
  4. cranbrook2

    bird houses of john Cranbrook

    Thank you devonwoody I really appreciate what you did. :D
  5. cranbrook2

    Flooding

    My thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the flooding. It is very sad to see. I hope everything works out .
  6. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouse # 29

    Thanks Lurker I have to admit i am not exactly on the same page as everyone else. :lol:
  7. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouse # 29

    Thanks Lord Nibbo That's a great idea I usually get my ideas from old buildings here in Canada but i never thought about going over sees. :lol: I really love the old buildings and structures the most. They have a lot more character. I will do a Google search and see what i can come up with...
  8. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouse # 29

    Thank you Lee I have a tour bus of 25 seniors coming in 2 weeks to see my work and to watch me in action. :lol: here are the final pics.
  9. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouse # 29

    Hi Tony This one will be mounted the same way on a single post. It shouldn,t be too hard to do. :lol: I just have to put the railing on and it,s done.
  10. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouse # 29

    Thanks Rob :lol:
  11. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouse # 29

    Thank you everyone for all the nice replies. That barn looks like it still has a few birdhouses left on it. :lol:
  12. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouse # 29

    Thanks mailee The birds love them.
  13. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouse # 29

    Hi everyone Here is my latest monster :lol: This birdhouse is made from 70 yr old barn boards and stands 6 ft tall. I still have a few things to finish like the roof and steel railings. I will post a finished pic when it,s done.
  14. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouses ( The Wellington Hotel )

    Thanks bob Here are a few progress pictures. I start by drawing a layout on a piece of plywood. I use a finish nailer to nail everything together. I cut all the windows and doors all at the same time. The insides are built in 3 sections and are removable. They go in after the house is...
  15. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouses ( The Wellington Hotel )

    Thank you everyone for all the very nice replies. I use a good size farm tractor to lift the birdhouses in place. It has no problem lifting these monster houses.
  16. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouses ( The Wellington Hotel )

    Thanks Loz_S ,I think :lol: and thank you Andrew I have had this first birdhouse up for almost three years and i have never had problems with birds dying in them , on them or around them. I get a lot of sparrows nesting in them and never had any problems. I hope i don,t have to bring out...
  17. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouses ( The Wellington Hotel )

    Hi everyone Spring is here and it,s great to be working back outside again. This is a birdhouse i started last year but it got put on the shelf until now. It is made from 120 year old reclaimed barn timber and has over 80 apartments.
  18. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouse # 27

    Thank you RinkyDinky :lol: :lol: john
  19. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouse # 27

    Thank you JFC :D john :lol:
  20. cranbrook2

    Extreme Birdhouse # 27

    Thank you Bob and RPM :D
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