Wood Bird Feeder
to build your own wood bird feeder. Self feeds using an recycled orange juice bottle. Can be hung or set on a surface. Build using one cedar fence picket.
Specifications
| Project type | Outdoor Projects |
|---|---|
| Room | Outdoor |
| Difficulty | Beginner Projects |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
- 1 - 5-1/2" wide (about) x 6 feet long cedar fence picket (can be dogeared)
- 1 - Tropicana Orange Juice 52oz bottle
- About 25 - 1-1/2" long self tapping exterior screws
Cut List
Cuts from cedar fence picket
- 2 @ 16" - sides
- 2 - @ 8-1/2" - roof
- 1 - @ 9-1/2" - floor
- 1 - @ width of the cedar fence picket, about 5-1/2" long
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- drill
- jigsaw
Step-by-step Instructions
Cut sides into house shapes with a jigsaw.
Attach bottom to the sides with the hole cut out. NOTE: You may have to re adjust the location of the bottom depending on your bottle.
Attach two roof pieces together.
Attach roof to top of birdfeeder.
Attach bottom to the bottom of the sides.
Small scrap wood pieces are used to keep the bird seed from overspilling out on to the bottom.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/wood-bird-feeder