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Harry · 04-08-2012, 01:08 PM

I Have almost completed the wacky beaver bird house, Paul Meisel, Spring issue.

Unfortunately like many US projects I am unable to obtain the plastic eyes needed
# 3437 and the flush mount hanger #1262. I have tried ordering from Pauls website but it appears that shipping applys to only the US and Canada. I have also tried the web in the UK but eyes only seem to come in bulk orders, no luck either with the hanger. Does anyone hailing from the UK know of anywhere I can get these items. Maybe I will have to devise some sort of flush hanger and make the eyes from wood

Harry UK.

oily · 04-08-2012, 02:09 PM

Harry can you post a pic? If it's what I'm thinking I personally prefer making the eyes.
I may be able to help with the hanger if I could see what you need.

Harry · 04-08-2012, 03:09 PM

Thanks Rob if your still there. I will try and sort a couple of pics out to show you.

Harry.

Harry · 04-08-2012, 03:45 PM

Rob here are the pics, I have searched the web here but can't find anything like this hanger here.

Harry.

Harry · 04-08-2012, 03:54 PM

Sorry Rob, I saved it as a photoshop file don't know if you can open it.

Here it is in J peg

wood-n-things · 04-08-2012, 04:15 PM

Harry I think I would make a keyhole mount...
Amazon.com: Freud 70-104 25/64-Inch Diameter Key Hole Router Bit with 1/4-Inch Shank: Home Improvement

Here is how to use it...
Keyhole Router Bit - YouTube

Steve shows a vertical mount you can also do a horizontal mount...side to side across the top of your project. Your choice if you make and entry and an exit plunge.

oily · 04-08-2012, 09:03 PM

Harry, Mike had a good idea or maybe a back plate a little larger than the piece and that would give you room for mounting screws.
I found a supplier in UK that can probably help with the eyes
Glass Eyes Online > Doll eyes

Harry · 04-08-2012, 10:35 PM

Thanks Mike looks like a neat tool, Could I not get the same effect marking out a keyhole and
cutting out with the scroll saw.

I will try that UK site Rob thanks for taking the trouble to look.

Harry.

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wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,541 Thanks: 49 Thanked 379 Times in 280 Posts	Harry I think I would make a keyhole mount... Amazon.com: Freud 70-104 25/64-Inch Diameter Key Hole Router Bit with 1/4-Inch Shank: Home Improvement Here is how to use it... Keyhole Router Bit - YouTube Steve shows a vertical mount you can also do a horizontal mount...side to side across the top of your project. Your choice if you make and entry and an exit plunge. __________________ "Montana MIKE" There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Pray That All The Splinters Are Pointed The Other Way... "Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long." Mike's Wood-n-Things Last edited by wood-n-things; 04-08-2012 at 04:20 PM.

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oily IM BACK SORTA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,467 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts	Harry, Mike had a good idea or maybe a back plate a little larger than the piece and that would give you room for mounting screws. I found a supplier in UK that can probably help with the eyes Glass Eyes Online > Doll eyes __________________ May the wind at you back ..... Not be from Lunch. Don't take life too seriously; No one gets out alive. Beauty is in the eye of the BEERHOLDER Visit My Gallery Oily's Gallery http://www.picturetrail.com/oily11

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04-08-2012, 01:08 PM	#1
Harry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kingston- Upon- Hull England Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wacky Beaver Bird House I Have almost completed the wacky beaver bird house, Paul Meisel, Spring issue. Unfortunately like many US projects I am unable to obtain the plastic eyes needed # 3437 and the flush mount hanger #1262. I have tried ordering from Pauls website but it appears that shipping applys to only the US and Canada. I have also tried the web in the UK but eyes only seem to come in bulk orders, no luck either with the hanger. Does anyone hailing from the UK know of anywhere I can get these items. Maybe I will have to devise some sort of flush hanger and make the eyes from wood Harry UK.

04-08-2012, 03:09 PM	#3
Harry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kingston- Upon- Hull England Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Rob if your still there. I will try and sort a couple of pics out to show you. Harry.

04-08-2012, 10:35 PM	#8
Harry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kingston- Upon- Hull England Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Mike looks like a neat tool, Could I not get the same effect marking out a keyhole and cutting out with the scroll saw. I will try that UK site Rob thanks for taking the trouble to look. Harry.