Scored?! Maybe? Need some ideas

[Mamaof3]

So I went Home Depot today and went to get some pine that they usually the leftover wood. So I found a nice piece of pined wood natural. And I asked the guy how much do I have to pay for it and he told me don't take it they will charge you full price for that little piece. So he said that he has something better. So he showed me this 3 foot pine untreated that they consider as "garbage" because they ship the wood in it or something. He said he wood cut them up for me and they would not charge me a dime for it and he made sure of it with the cashier. So I definitely made sure it was pine wood and untreated and told them it's not a cockatoo. So any ideas other than drilling little holes in it for treats. Any ideas would be wonderful.

 

[Mamaof3]

I'll try to post more

 

[Allee]

Can't beat a deal like that! You can make all sorts of fun toys with it.

This one isn't too pretty, I made it from scrap wood leftover from a previous DIY toy after Poppy tossed the drilled blocks, I wrapped the bigger ones in paper and strung them on a chain. She loved that toy better than the much prettier original.



Another of her absolute recent favorites was a piece of wood about the size of the one in your photo. I drilled holes all over it and put pony beads into the holes on both sides. You have to find the drill bit closest to the bead size and hammer the beads in tight. A single piece of wood and a cupful of beads kept Poppy happy for days.

 

[SailBoat]

What he provided you is class 3, white pine, 2x4, which is cut (grooved) - out for banding pieces. And, he is correct, they cannot sell it since it would not meet strength specification for any class of 2x4. They commonly set across the top of a pallet of lumber and positioned (hold) the steel or plastic banding so the banding does not damage the palleted lumber. The guy was very kind, since he should have charged you for the cutting.

If you got the guy's name, go to their website and provide a 'general thanks, for get great service.' I would avoid bring-up the cutting he did, but like I said a 'general thank-you' will be well received!

Remember that it is a standard 2x4, so your parrot needs to be comfortable working with that level of pine wood hardness and size. From there, it all comes to the tools you have and your creativity.

PS: Sorry for the Nerd Attack, but white pine comes in a different hardness grades. 2x4 and other like pine building lumber is 'structural rated' and will be harder than 'trim pine lumber'. It's based on the spacing of the growth rings and it's kelm drying level. Structural Lumber requires denser spacing than trim lumber and a high kelm dry level.

 

[Mamaof3]

What he provided you is class 3, pine, 2x4, which is cut (grooved) - out for banding pieces. And, he is correct, they cannot sell it since it would not meet strength specification for any class of 2x4. They commonly set across the top of a pallet of lumber and positioned (hold) the steel or plastic banding so the banding does not damage the palleted lumber. The guy was very kind, since he should have charged you for the cutting.

If you got the guy's name, go to their website and provide a 'general thanks, for get great service.' I would avoid bring-up the cutting he did, but like I said a 'general thank-you' will be well received!

Remember that it is a standard 2x4, so your parrot needs to be comfortable working with that level of pine wood hardness and size. From there, it all comes to the tools you have and your creativity.

Thank you! I did get his name and spoke with the general manager for home depot and have a number they gave me to call as well, so i will be doing that. And you are absolutely right about the pine wood he gave me but he did assure me that it was untreated. I did pick up some jute rope and sisal rope from there as well. It says all natural jute and sisal rope (100%) but it doesn't say treated or untreated. Im guessing it says 100% jute or sisal its not treated.

 

[SailBoat]

Great on speaking to the GM!

These folks are life-savers for us DIY types and anytime they go out of their way, I follow suit.

The only treating that would occur with the jute or sisal would be for bugs as part of importing requirements. Since, it is commonly 'open' packaging, what was applied should be long gone.

 

[JerseyWendy]

It says all natural jute and sisal rope (100%) but it doesn't say treated or untreated. Im guessing it says 100% jute or sisal its not treated.

Do you know the manufacturer of the sisal? http://www.parrotforums.com/do-yourself/39757-home-depot-sisal-rope.html

 

[Mamaof3]

Can't beat a deal like that! You can make all sorts of fun toys with it.

This one isn't too pretty, I made it from scrap wood leftover from a previous DIY toy after Poppy tossed the drilled blocks, I wrapped the bigger ones in paper and strung them on a chain. She loved that toy better than the much prettier original.



Another of her absolute recent favorites was a piece of wood about the size of the one in your photo. I drilled holes all over it and put pony beads into the holes on both sides. You have to find the drill bit closest to the bead size and hammer the beads in tight. A single piece of wood and a cupful of beads kept Poppy happy for days.

I was thinking about that but I'm so scared if she swallows the pony beads. I have about 15 pieces of wood and wanted to color them as well with baking color. I shouldn't soak them in water right. Just dip them in the color that's mixed with water and let it dry?

 

[JerseyWendy]

Here's a GREAT tutorial on how to dye your own wood. http://www.parrotforums.com/do-yourself/40852-how-make-your-own-wood-dyes-tutorial.html

 

[Mamaof3]

It says all natural jute and sisal rope (100%) but it doesn't say treated or untreated. Im guessing it says 100% jute or sisal its not treated.

Do you know the manufacturer of the sisal? http://www.parrotforums.com/do-yourself/39757-home-depot-sisal-rope.html

Yes! thats exactly the company manufacturer. I bought the sisal and jute rope for the manufacturer. Thank you, I think the ropes will help her with her barbering…hopefully.