plaything for charlie

[mikesm1234]

Looks like everyone is making these things, $15 worth of wooden dowels.

right now he is eyeballing it. he's not sure its for him.

http://home.nyc.rr.com/skilos/gym.jpg

[Babyluv12]

That came out nice. You made it? What type of wood and screws did u use?

[mikesm1234]

the screws are stainless steal, so no rust, and the wood is balsa wood. i spent three hours on it.

[2beagleboys]

Good Job Mike!!:D Charlie's gonna love you for it, hours of fun there...;)
Very nice..

[Babyluv12]

I wish I had the skills to make one..I'm still delaying it...I want to make a T stand for Baby and an area for the budgies..not like they don't have enough things to play with already...

[mikesm1234]

thanks. I hope he appreciates it, he's not even finger trained yet. but we are making progress everyday.

[mikesm1234]

i say go for it babyluv12, it was pretty easy. doesn't take much skill. once you get the base going it's just a matter of adding a little perch here, and a lader there.

[Babyluv12]

i say go for it babyluv12, it was pretty easy. doesn't take much skill. once you get the base going it's just a matter of adding a little perch here, and a lader there.

so you say...lol..I have a slight case of ocd- everything must be JUST right..hehe- Takes me alot of planning, thinking and doing. :o I have to first come up with materials to use for Baby's playstand...

[mikesm1234]

i see, well pen and paper and take it step by step.

[Babyluv12]

i see, well pen and paper and take it step by step.

LOL- yup-:D

[kcasey_72]

That looks great! So did you cut the perches to size or just use them at the sizes they came in? And did you use a drill for the screws? I am interested in doing something fun mine have a play gym but it would be nice to build someithing. Just for the satifaction of having made it myself but I am afraid I am not so good with tools. Good job!

[mikesm1234]

i cut the perches myself, no real measurement on anything just winged it. Ha get it "winged it" i just got that. lol. the only drilling i did was for the 6 big pieces, so i can screw them to the top of my old Lego box cover.

ps: all the wood came in 4 foot pieces.

[softie]

Great playgym! I wish I could make one :)

The wood is balsa wood? Hmm, I hear that balsa wood is really chewable for budgies?

[mikesm1234]

it is balsa, these seemed pretty stiff. so i think its going to work out.

if you need advice let me know.

good to see a long islander.

[Babyluv12]

Where did u get the wood?

[mikesm1234]

my local hardware store, i originally went to Home Depot. but it was like double in price for the same length.

[Babyluv12]

my local hardware store, i originally went to Home Depot. but it was like double in price for the same length.


ahh ok-thanks

[2beagleboys]

you did good, and worked with what you could afford, but, Mike please do becareful of them chewing though.
Maybe you could add a couple of more toys? a big bell to keep them occupied a bit more..
they are just budgies but they will chew, be glad you dont have a Parrot...:D :D
He would have it pices before you had a chance to say stop!!..:rolleyes:
Have fun you all!:D

[mikesm1234]

I hear you, i will keep an eye on him and the playpen for signs of destruction. and i will add more toys for sure.

Now im thinking I'll just build one more to go next to it. it was easy and totally worth it.

[2beagleboys]

for sure good idea, you keep us posted we want to see..!!:twothumbs:

[mikesm1234]

you got it.