Bottle bird feeder plans1/20/2024 ![]() I also fitted the bottom to the supports to make sure it fits easily and everything is working as planned. I attached the roof to the top of the feeder with 1 1/4″ brad nails, after aligning the edges with attention. If you pay attention to the instructions the angle should have 90 degrees. I aligned the edges flush, I added glue to the joints and drove a few 1 1/4″ brad nails in to lock them together. I also though it would be a great idea to install a 1/2″ dowel to the front of the feeder, so the birds could sit on it while eating the seeds.Īssemble the roof for the bird feeder, as shown in the image. Next, I attached the other piece of 1×2 lumber to the front of the tray. Next, I framed the tray to the bottom of the feeder, so I can keep the seeds safely. ![]() The bottle feeder is starting to take shape and I couldn’t be more exited about installing the rest of the components. I used the bottle to determine the location for the top support, before inserting the screws.Īfter assembling the frame of the bird feeder I fitted the bottle into place, just to make sure everything work properly. Make sure the bottle will be about 1″ over the bottom’s surface, so the seeds can fall down and keep the tray full.įit the top support in the same manner described above. Drill pilot holes through the back and insert 1 1/4″ screws into the support. Make sure you spread the glue evenly before joining the components together.įit the bottom support to the back of the bird feeder. ![]() I added a generous amount of glue to the joint edges. Moreover, you can even use larger bottles, such as a wine bottle if you want to have more seeds stored so the bird feeder is on auto-pilot for a larger period of time. I really recommend you to adjust the size of the supports to suit the dimensions of your bottle. I used my detail sander to smooth the cut edges and even out the surface. I designed these plans to suit the size of my 12 oz bottle, so I just cut the components according to the plans. You can attach it to a post or tree, or hang it using eye screws and chain/string.įirst of all, I built the main components for the bottle bird feeder. Smooth the surface with sandpaper and then hang the feeder into place. Last but not least, you need to take care of the finishing touches. There are even concrete log holders out there, but I personally like to show you how to build a wood fireplace log holder. ![]() Drill pilot holes trough the components before inserting the wood screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. Always take accurate measurements before adjusting the size of the components at the proper size. Therefore, you should buy weather-resistant lumber, such as pine or cedar. We recommend you to invest in the best materials you could afford. See my other top projects for more DIY inspiration. In addition, I recommend you to use cedar as the wood will be exposed to the elements. The whole project is designed for a 12 oz bottle, so make sure you adjust the dimensions if you go for a larger bottle. If you have many bird visiting your garden you should happy and entertained with this unique but very simple to build bottle bird feeder. Next, I install two deck screws (B) into my pilot holes.This step by step woodworking project is about how to build a bottle bird feeder. To begin assembling the bird feeder, I clamped the back piece to my work table and butted the bottom seed tray board, then made two pilot holes (A) through the bottom to the backboard. Note: I cut the side trim pieces longer than needed then trimmed them to fit. Then, I cut the bottle cover and cut a 60-degree angle for the front edge.įor the roof, I cut one end at 30-degrees (this will be the end that rests against the backboard).įinally, I cut the seed tray trim to hold the seeds from spilling over the sides. I rounded the front of the upper support the same way as I rounded the lower support. Note: I c ut the hole slightly larger than my bottle. Next, I cut the upper bottle support using a hole cutter (save the round wood cutout for the plug). Next, I rounded off the front corners using a tin can for my template. Then I cut the lower bottle support and cut a hole to fit my bottle’s neck. To begin building the wine bottle bird feeder, I cut my lumber to fit the size and shape of my wine bottle however, every bottle is different, so please adjust your cuts to accommodate your wine bottle.Īfter cutting out the back of the bird feeder, I then cut one end at a 30-degree angle. Seed tray trim 1×1/4 (cut three to fit the size of your tray)
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