Enlarge rooms in old Trio?

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daveh
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SueK, Since this was posted in 2017 I have not had any problems with stuck birds in the inside holes. Iused a 2 inch knockout punch. I punched two holes side by side making approximately a 2 x 31/2 inch egg shape hole in each inner wall. It's very easy to do. You might know somebody that has one. I think Harbor Freight carries punches but are a little expensive. A hole saw might work but probably difficult getting into the space and square with the wall. Make sure to deburr the hole so birds don't get cut.

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Keith
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Joined: Mon Mar 16, 2009 2:45 pm
Location: Missouri/Ava
Martin Colony History: 85 pair in 2020. Seems fairly consistent the last few years.

I realize I may do things the hard way sometimes but realizing this was a one-time thing, we just removed the center wall and made this hole large and high enough to round bottom edge around the wire rod.
took picture from nest cavity side. Didn't take chance on wing entrapment and kept hole high enough to contain nest and eggs.
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SueK
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Location: KY

deancamp wrote:
Fri Mar 04, 2022 9:10 pm
You can start the hole with a smaller drill bit to help guide the hole saw and get it started. You will need to put some pressure on it for the 3" saw to cut through the metal. If you have the house apart, put it on top of a piece of would to support it as you drill through.
Finally finished- TY for the suggestions!
SueK
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Location: KY

daveh wrote:
Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:50 am
SueK, Since this was posted in 2017 I have not had any problems with stuck birds in the inside holes. Iused a 2 inch knockout punch. I punched two holes side by side making approximately a 2 x 31/2 inch egg shape hole in each inner wall. It's very easy to do. You might know somebody that has one. I think Harbor Freight carries punches but are a little expensive. A hole saw might work but probably difficult getting into the space and square with the wall. Make sure to deburr the hole so birds don't get cut.
TY- you might be pleased to know, Harbor Freight sells a right angle drill attachment, which I bought. Attached that to the drill, then attached a 3" hole saw with a center bit. Used a tiny bit to start the hole, advanced from there. Missed two compartments I should've drilled, oh well- next year. No SREH doors on them until then.
Thanks for the suggestions!
SueK
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This format is hard to figure out :?:
deancamp
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Location: Raymore, MO

SueK, that's a good project and the Martins will thank you for it. I hope your housing fills up. If your having trouble posting on the forum there are several people well versed with it and are willing to help.
Jeff
SueK
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deancamp wrote:
Tue Mar 22, 2022 6:13 am
SueK, that's a good project and the Martins will thank you for it. I hope your housing fills up. If your having trouble posting on the forum there are several people well versed with it and are willing to help.
TY 👍🏻
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