Earning valuable Bonus points

[Graham MeekParticipant @grahammeek88282]

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,

[Graham MeekParticipant @grahammeek88282]

[bernard towersParticipant @bernardtowers37738]

Sorry Gary can't see the dovetails or tee slots!

[Mark RandParticipant @markrand96270]

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 HurleyParticipant @mikehurley60381]

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

[Ady1Participant @ady1]

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 DaymanParticipant @jeffdayman43397]

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 MeekParticipant @grahammeek88282]

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 MeekParticipant @grahammeek88282]

I knew I had a shot somewhere.

Gray,

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