So Katie asked about Uglow's flight stand in a thread a few months ago which I just noticed. sorry
Basically for the price of one of the store bought flight stands, you can make 4 of these and have money left over.
Here's what you need to make your own.
I got a Pyle-Pro PMKS5 Compact Base Black Microphone Stand from amazon
for 30 bucks
and I believe a 9/16" spade bit. but it might have been a 1/2" spade bit. Sorry I made it several months ago.
And you'll need a branch (and maybe a spare) at least 1.5" in diameter. Length is up to you...just depends how far away from the center you want your baby to poop.
You'll also need a drill for your spade bit and a saw to get the branch.
Let's talk about the branch first. First, check with sources to make sure the tree and bark are safe. Make sure the tree you're using is pesticide free. Make sure the tree is healthy. And you'll need to cut a living branch. I used my mom's pear tree. she needed some branches cut last summer and I saved the best pieces for Uglow. Scrub the branch clean with soap and water and bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 15 minutes.
When you get your mic stand, unscrew this part.
and toss it in your everything drawer.
Take the rest apart and wash thoroughly to get all the factory oils and stuff off. dry and reassemble.
Take your drill with spade bit and drill into the branch. Careful the branch doesn't roll on you and careful not to drill too deep. When the point of the spade bit "just" starts to poke out the other side, STOP. A fresh branch will be a little juicy. that's good.
Firmly press the branch into the top of the mic stand and start rotating clockwise. keep the downward pressure firm and keep the branch perpendicular to the stand. I went through two branches until I got it right. If you have a hammer, a few taps will help get you started. If the branch is loose, you need a smaller spade bit and a new branch. The reason you don't want an old dry branch is that they might split when you're twisting it on.
That's about it.
As a bonus, you can cut a hole in a paper plate and stick it at the bottom to catch their poop.
Final note. Uglow is a 350g bird. The force of his take off rocks the stand a bit. A bigger bird might knock the stand over completely, So I wouldn't recommend this for a bird heavier than 375g. His landings are gentle and the stand stays put.
Anyway, hope this helps out and saves you a few bucks.
Basically for the price of one of the store bought flight stands, you can make 4 of these and have money left over.
Here's what you need to make your own.
I got a Pyle-Pro PMKS5 Compact Base Black Microphone Stand from amazon
for 30 bucks
and I believe a 9/16" spade bit. but it might have been a 1/2" spade bit. Sorry I made it several months ago.
And you'll need a branch (and maybe a spare) at least 1.5" in diameter. Length is up to you...just depends how far away from the center you want your baby to poop.
You'll also need a drill for your spade bit and a saw to get the branch.
Let's talk about the branch first. First, check with sources to make sure the tree and bark are safe. Make sure the tree you're using is pesticide free. Make sure the tree is healthy. And you'll need to cut a living branch. I used my mom's pear tree. she needed some branches cut last summer and I saved the best pieces for Uglow. Scrub the branch clean with soap and water and bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 15 minutes.
When you get your mic stand, unscrew this part.
and toss it in your everything drawer.
Take the rest apart and wash thoroughly to get all the factory oils and stuff off. dry and reassemble.
Take your drill with spade bit and drill into the branch. Careful the branch doesn't roll on you and careful not to drill too deep. When the point of the spade bit "just" starts to poke out the other side, STOP. A fresh branch will be a little juicy. that's good.
Firmly press the branch into the top of the mic stand and start rotating clockwise. keep the downward pressure firm and keep the branch perpendicular to the stand. I went through two branches until I got it right. If you have a hammer, a few taps will help get you started. If the branch is loose, you need a smaller spade bit and a new branch. The reason you don't want an old dry branch is that they might split when you're twisting it on.
That's about it.
As a bonus, you can cut a hole in a paper plate and stick it at the bottom to catch their poop.
Final note. Uglow is a 350g bird. The force of his take off rocks the stand a bit. A bigger bird might knock the stand over completely, So I wouldn't recommend this for a bird heavier than 375g. His landings are gentle and the stand stays put.
Anyway, hope this helps out and saves you a few bucks.
