2/16/2024 0 Comments For apple instal Feeder![]() Repeat for the other three corners of the bottom board. This is to locate where to drill the pilot hole for the screw. Cut the top of each upright to 40-45 degrees to match the angle of the roof.Īlign an upright in the corner of the bottom board and mark around it. Rip the 1" x 8" into four uprights about 7-1/2" long. Measure for the other two ends and cut the lattice to fit. Nail them in place using wire nails so the lattice is flush with the bottom of the board. Cut two pieces to match the left and right sides of the 9" x 9" bottom board. Rip 1-1/2" x 1/4" slats from the 24"x 2" x 4" if you don't have lattice that size. It is much easier to paint it now than after the feeder is assembled. Paint the underside of the roof and let it dry. At the center line, bend the roof to about 40-45 degrees. Draw a line across the middle of the metal roof and clamp it, at the line, to the workbench, under the 2" x 4". Round off the corners of the metal roof to avoid injury later. Table saw (only if you need to rip the 1-1/2" x 1/4" pieces) Paint, brush, clean-up materials TOOLS, etc. Sheet metal 12" x 12" (license plates could work also )ĩ" x 9" x 1" board (plywood not recommended)Ģ" x 4" x 24" or 1-1/2" x 1/4" x 36" lattice ![]() We put ours right outside of the kitchen window where we can easily watch the birds. By installing an eye bolt in the center of the roof it could be hung from a branch by a light chain. This feeder is mounted on a pipe and can be set securely in the ground or attached to an existing post. The wood for this feeder are pieces I had left over from other projects. Squirrels would love it but we aren't bothered by them. We have used a number of different styles of bird feeders over the years and feel that an open feeder with a cover is best for ease of access for a larger number of birds at one time and for viewing the birds.
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