How To Build A Bird Feeder Platform

I build bird house and feeders all the time and i sell a lot of them and its a fun thing to do for a hobby.
How to build a bird feeder platform. Assemble the frame for the platform birdfeeder. Attach the 1 inch thick edge of the two 10 inch strips of wood along the remaining edges. Drill four drainage holes equidistant apart near the corners of the. Platform feeders are designed to accommodate birds of all sizes.
Add waterproof glue to the joints and insert several finishing nails. Nail four pieces of 1 x 1 1 2 inch wood to form a square. They can be hung from a hook placed on the ground or mounted on a pole. Bow hunter march 22 2011 at 8 37 pm reply.
As you can notice in the free plans you need to attach 1 3 trims to a piece of 3 4 plywood. How to build a platform bird feeder glue the 1 inch thick edge of the two 12 inch strips of wood to opposite edges of the plywood. Cool my mom has 3. So if you re looking for a natural bird feeder you can definitely try this idea.
Directions for making cuts and building the platform bird feeder. Tie the top end of the hanger. Install diagonal braces from corner to corner. How to make a diy platform bird feeder.
As you can easily notice in the diagram you need to build the bottom from 1 4 lumber and the trims from 1 2 lumber. You can pick the pine cones fallen around the trees or pluck some off the tree yourself. They usually have screen on the bottom which allows water to drain helping to keep seed fresh. Flip the garbage can lid over so it s upside down and begin by marking three equally spaced spots around the.
The first step of the project is to assemble the tray for the birdhouse. 6 comments on how to make a platform bird feeder candy maniac0077 may 16 2011 at 7 59 pm reply. Staple a piece of metal window screening on the frame to serve as a floor. Mark and cut 2 pieces to attach the platform feeder to the post 6 inches each.
Coat them up with peanut butter and stick the bird seed on it et voila it s ready to be hanged in your windows or garden. Make the hanger holes. A very simple and effective feeder can be constructed as illustrated. Mark the hanger placement.
How to build a platform bird feeder. Drill holes for screws to prevent wood from splitting. Components for bottom tray. Mark and cut 4 frame pieces and 2 support pieces 24 inches each.
Platform bird feeder plans. Some have a roof for protection from rain and snow. Measure cut the hanger rope.