Things needed 2 strips of wood 1 by 2 by 12 inches 12 inch square plywood wood glue 8 1 1 2 inch wood screws drill driver 2 strips of wood 1 by 2 by 10 inches tape measure 1 16 inch drill bit 4 by 4 post saw protective gear post hole digger.
Diy platform bird feeder with roof.
Simple bird feeders like this one called platform feeders are one of the most popular options for attracting backyard birds.
Hang the bird feeder to a tree and fill the tray with seeds.
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Remove the roof and drill clearance holes in the lexan for the screws.
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You could easily spend 50 75 or more to buy one but don t waste your money.
Reposition the roof drill pilot holes in the roof supports and secure with the screws.
Attract birds and protect seed with a simple and effective feeder design the more places birds can feed in your yard the more you will see at one time.
Cut out the pieces by drilling a stating holes and by using a jigsaw.
Above all though you should have one feeder that has a very large floor area.
This is an easy to follow well designed diy plan that is sure to attract many a winged friend to your yard.
The plexiglass sides are transparent so you can always see when your bird feeder needs refilling and the hinged roof makes adding more food a breeze.
Drill pilot holes and insert two eye screws to the roof of the bird feeder.
Cut small triangles out of wood and attach them to the top of the supports as shown in the plans.
How to build a platform bird feeder i sanded the components with 80 grit sandpaper followed by 120 grit sandpaper.
Set the roof in place and mark the locations of the holes on the roof where it will be secured to the roof supports.
Just shape the suet into a ball roll it in birdseed although this isn t necessary put the suet in the mesh bag and hang it outside for a diy bird feeder.
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Generally you will need to have it made to your specifications or construct it.
The new platform bird feeder is now ready to feed the hungry birds in yard.
Work with attention and lock the rafters into place with waterproof glue and finishing nails.
Attaching the roof supports.
Our diy bird feeder is easy to make and will cost you less than 10.
The 2 cedar wood bird feeder plan.
So having lots of small feeders on posts or hanging from a wire or tree is fine.