Hi,
I just received a pair of gourd hanger arms from the PMCA for mounting to a T-14. Question, I notice the BO-11's don't hang perfectly level and they are able to rock back and forth, is this an issue? I think I will use 3/8 ready rod for the next hangers, so one could just tighten up nuts to level out and stop rocking issue? Any suggestions?
Robbo.
Gourds, swing or not?
2009. 98 eggs, 66 hatch, 61 fledged.
2010. 114 eggs, 89 hatch,70 fledged.
2011. 96 eggs. 80 hatch,68 fledged.Heavy Merlin preditation.
2012. 89 eggs. 56 hatch, good fledge. Guards installed. Merlin not sighted at houses.
2013. First Egg May 24, first Baby June 13.
2014. successful.
2015. successful.
2016. Martin's population decline, suspect new housing in the neighborhood. Merlin eating well also!
2017.Population explosion
. first egg May 25 in a BO-11
2018. Population stable.
2010. 114 eggs, 89 hatch,70 fledged.
2011. 96 eggs. 80 hatch,68 fledged.Heavy Merlin preditation.
2012. 89 eggs. 56 hatch, good fledge. Guards installed. Merlin not sighted at houses.
2013. First Egg May 24, first Baby June 13.
2014. successful.
2015. successful.
2016. Martin's population decline, suspect new housing in the neighborhood. Merlin eating well also!
2017.Population explosion
. first egg May 25 in a BO-112018. Population stable.
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Scott D.- La
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Robbo,
In this situation I would buy some 3/8 square bar stock. It's the best option for mounting S&K gourds. It's available at any nut and bolt supply or over the net.
In this situation I would buy some 3/8 square bar stock. It's the best option for mounting S&K gourds. It's available at any nut and bolt supply or over the net.
Thanks Scott,
I never thought about square bar, Great idea! I wonder if you can buy it in aluminium? How would you fasten it to the T-14?
Robbo.
I never thought about square bar, Great idea! I wonder if you can buy it in aluminium? How would you fasten it to the T-14?
Robbo.
2009. 98 eggs, 66 hatch, 61 fledged.
2010. 114 eggs, 89 hatch,70 fledged.
2011. 96 eggs. 80 hatch,68 fledged.Heavy Merlin preditation.
2012. 89 eggs. 56 hatch, good fledge. Guards installed. Merlin not sighted at houses.
2013. First Egg May 24, first Baby June 13.
2014. successful.
2015. successful.
2016. Martin's population decline, suspect new housing in the neighborhood. Merlin eating well also!
2017.Population explosion . first egg May 25 in a BO-11
2018. Population stable.
2010. 114 eggs, 89 hatch,70 fledged.
2011. 96 eggs. 80 hatch,68 fledged.Heavy Merlin preditation.
2012. 89 eggs. 56 hatch, good fledge. Guards installed. Merlin not sighted at houses.
2013. First Egg May 24, first Baby June 13.
2014. successful.
2015. successful.
2016. Martin's population decline, suspect new housing in the neighborhood. Merlin eating well also!
2017.Population explosion
. first egg May 25 in a BO-112018. Population stable.
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Scott D.- La
- Posts: 823
- Joined: Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:35 am
- Location: Louisiana
Robbo,
The square rod is available in several metals. You can connect it to your T-14 with wood screw or nuts and bolts. Here is a pic were I installed the square rod to my Coates houses.
The square rod is available in several metals. You can connect it to your T-14 with wood screw or nuts and bolts. Here is a pic were I installed the square rod to my Coates houses.
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- Square rod bolted to Coates house.
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I used standard carriage bolts, which have square portion betwen the head and the threads, to attach 6 gourds to my T-14. The square portion fit perfectly in the square gourd holes. I attached them to extruded aluminum angle stock which was attached to the bottom of my T-14.
2014 - 31 breeding pair, 165 fledged
2013 - 36 breeding pair, 178 fledged
2012 - 35 Breeding Pair, 154 hatched, 14 eggs left
2011 - 26 Breeding Pair, 119 eggs, 93 hatchlings so far!
2010 - 21 breeding pair, 93 eggs, 60 hatchlings. 2009 - 4 breeding Pairs, 19 eggs, 18 fledged
2013 - 36 breeding pair, 178 fledged
2012 - 35 Breeding Pair, 154 hatched, 14 eggs left
2011 - 26 Breeding Pair, 119 eggs, 93 hatchlings so far!
2010 - 21 breeding pair, 93 eggs, 60 hatchlings. 2009 - 4 breeding Pairs, 19 eggs, 18 fledged