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How to build a Sneaky Birdhouse Geocache
In this video, MonsterCatAmbush in Bloomington, Indiana gives away the secrets of his latest geocache. He built a very sneaky birdhouse geocache that you can't open... that is, unless you solve the puzzle and let the birdy help you find a way in.
If you live near Bloomington you really need to check out this video. Of course he only shows you how to open the geocache - not how to solve the puzzle. For that you'll need to do some ornithological research.
This is another example of a high quality geocache. Hopefully you find some inspiration for your next geocache. I know of at least one geocacher who was inspired to build a more creative geocache since watching MonsterCatAmbush.
September 13th, 2011 - 11:22
This is a cool cache but the video needs to be retitled as it is not about how to build the cache. It only shows you how the cache works.
July 3rd, 2012 - 15:37
I am a mechanical engineer who like biulding tricky caches. What is the mechanism that you used to latch the lid of your birdhouse? I am looking for a robust latch. Where did you durchase the hardware?
Thanks,
Jesse
July 3rd, 2012 - 15:53
Contact MonsterCatAmbush through his geocaching page. He will be able to reveal all.
August 27th, 2012 - 14:14
I’ve tried 3 times to get ahold of MonsterCatAmbush, but I don’t get a response. Is there another way to get the plans for his birdhouse? I would really like to make one
September 2nd, 2012 - 16:59
Hi Jeff,
I don’t think he has any blueprints – he just built it from a plan in his head. I reckon it would be easy to copy. The only tricky bit is the catch but with a bit of thought you could work out your own mechanism.
Here’s his GC profile page:
September 2nd, 2012 - 07:31
Dear MonsterCatAmbush,
I would be grateful if you could tell me how to make the bird house and cryptex? I have been trying to get ahold of you for some time.
Thank you
John
USMC Retired
September 2nd, 2012 - 17:40
Here’s a video of how to make a cryptex. There are others if you do a search on Google.
September 2nd, 2012 - 07:35
Can anyone tell me MonsterCatAmbush geocaching page?
Kind Regards,
John
USMC Retired
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