Remove the roof and drill clearance holes in the lexan for the screws.
Diy platform bird feeder with roof.
Hang the bird feeder to a tree and fill the tray with seeds.
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Simple bird feeders like this one called platform feeders are one of the most popular options for attracting backyard birds.
Cut out the pieces by drilling a stating holes and by using a jigsaw.
Attaching the roof supports.
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Drill pilot holes and insert two eye screws to the roof of the bird feeder.
Reposition the roof drill pilot holes in the roof supports and secure with the screws.
This is an easy to follow well designed diy plan that is sure to attract many a winged friend to your yard.
How to build a platform bird feeder i sanded the components with 80 grit sandpaper followed by 120 grit sandpaper.
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.
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.
So having lots of small feeders on posts or hanging from a wire or tree is fine.
Cut small triangles out of wood and attach them to the top of the supports as shown in the plans.
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.
The 2 cedar wood bird feeder plan.
Our diy bird feeder is easy to make and will cost you less than 10.
Above all though you should have one feeder that has a very large floor area.
Attach one side of the hinge to the roof then attach the other side of the hinge to the high wall.
You can make a simple suet bird feeder from a mesh bag that produce comes in.
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.
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The new platform bird feeder is now ready to feed the hungry birds in yard.
Generally you will need to have it made to your specifications or construct it.
Work with attention and lock the rafters into place with waterproof glue and finishing nails.