Slotting perch ends

[Peeker]

What's the best way to cut slots in the ends of perches? Using a saw, they come out too thin and I have to keep moving the saw over a little, and over a little.. Then when I do the other end it's likely not to come out exactly even. Is there a better way to do this?

 

[MonicaMc]

Table saw?


I have used a dremel before. Took a while and quite annoying. If I were to make perches again, I'd go the route of bolting the perch to the cage.

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[Peeker]

Table saw?


I have used a dremel before. Took a while and quite annoying. If I were to make perches again, I'd go the route of bolting the perch to the cage.

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I've done the bolt and it works great for short or mid-length perches. For ones that go all the way across I prefer them slotted so I can remove them quickly for a good scrub.

I agree with you on the annoying. I've tried saws and dremels and it all was awkward, took awhile and yielded less than stellar results. Seems like there should be a better way.

 

[MonicaMc]

That's what I had though. I haven't worked much with construction items/saws since highschool. I was thinking a table saw with a thick blade might do the trick, but perhaps a more handy person might have some ideas?


I know there are metal slots that can be hung inside aviaries for full length perches, but those don't look so nice in cages, and besides, I wouldn't know where to get them!

 

[weco]

Actually, using a table saw to cut end slots for perch mounting is an excellent way to loose fingers to the saw blade and eyes to the flying pieces the saw blade will be throwing off.....just be sure you are seeking the easiest way & you'll be on a first name basis with the first providers before you realize it.....

 

[WharfRat]

thick cut on a table saw requires a dado blade made for that function, I would use a jigsaw myself, make cuts quickly then carve them out at angles. Sounds hard/complicated but its really easy and quick once you get the hang of it. Other option would be a router table with a mortising bit and a fence for the table

 

[Peeker]

OK guys, I'm not looking to loose fingers! I am looking for the best tool/way to get the job done safely. I just got a new scroll saw for my birthday, so that might just be the best way to go. I have larger birds so that equals thicker cage bars. I sure wish someone would come up with a wide blade or sanding file thingie that would fit a saw and do a smooth job of it.

 

[WharfRat]

with practice a scroll saw is no different than a jig saw I'll see if I can't dig up something for you.

 

[mistywaterwoman]

Have you thought about cup hooks? I've not tried it for perches, but I do that for shelves in my chin cages that I need to be able to take out and clean. (some of my girls pee on their shelves, some don't)

Theoretically, you could put a cup hook on each end that would hold the perch in place, and yet allow for easy removal. And if you need a bit more stability, you just use a pliers to close the head a little more, which is easily undone later.

 

[WharfRat]

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[WeimerHeimer]

My son and I use a Band Saw.

Usually takes 2-3 passes to get the slot opening you need. Slow and steady,.... a little at a time.

 

[Peeker]

My son and I use a Band Saw.

Usually takes 2-3 passes to get the slot opening you need. Slow and steady,.... a little at a time.

I guess I will have to continue my efforts with the scroll saw. I don't think hubby is going to let me purchase a band saw just for perch ends!

 

[WeimerHeimer]

My son and I use a Band Saw.

Usually takes 2-3 passes to get the slot opening you need. Slow and steady,.... a little at a time.

I guess I will have to continue my efforts with the scroll saw. I don't think hubby is going to let me purchase a band saw just for perch ends!

Hey, keep your eye on Craigslist .... buy USED!

Good luck!

 

[ACEPHONECHIC]

I use Cup Hooks on my perches quite successfully easy to remove then to clean or replace the perch. Also you can recycle the hooks on new perches as well.

 

[Greenwing]

You could clamp it down and use a wood chisel to notch the ends..