Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Detailed 3D plans for this project: kingsfinewoodworking.com/collections/project-plans-for-sale/products/squirrel-feeder-with-lid-lift-mechanism-plans
We have a lot of bird feeders and squirrel feeders and such at our home. I’d like to share with you one of our favorites. This is a squirrel feeder with a lifting lid mechanism. It works by the squirrel standing on it to access the peanuts. It is also a very easy project to build requiring only a single 6” wide cedar fence picket. So it becomes a $2.00 project. And it’s a great project to get children involved with, especially because it is such a quick build. I hope you enjoy it. I should note. That the original concept of a lifting lid isn’t mine, I’ve seen it for a great many years by a number of people. This is just my take on it.
Things we used for this project:
Tools:
Combination Square Set 6" & 12" - amzn.to/3kB2jfW
Dewalt 9ft Pocket Tape Measure - amzn.to/3HzzqZf
Woodpeckers Ruler 24 Inch - amzn.to/3DBUsp2
Festool Kapex Sliding Miter Saw - amzn.to/3DvoCdC
Grizzly Cabinet Table Saw - amzn.to/3wXwzo1
Microjig Grr-Ripper Table Saw Pushblock - amzn.to/3XQ7I1y
Grizzly Drill Press - amzn.to/3jki7n6
Grizzly Bandsaw - amzn.to/3XUUobR
Best Carbide Forstner drill bits - amzn.to/2zdGZ3e
Dewalt Power Tool Combo Kit with 2 Batteries and Charger - amzn.to/3johJUr
Dewalt Drill Bit Set - amzn.to/3YoCVZr
Pneumatic Pin Nailer Kit - amzn.to/40kXlUQ
Dewalt Pre-Drill Countersink Bit Set - amzn.to/40wTMer
Dewalt Jig Saw - amzn.to/3wKizOE
Materials:
Deck Screws 1-5/8" - amzn.to/3Y9ITxk
Deck Screws 2-1/2" - amzn.to/3Y1wkVd
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Detailed 3D plans for this project: kingsfinewoodworking.com/collections/project-plans-for-sale/products/squirrel-feeder-with-lid-lift-mechanism-plans
We have a lot of bird feeders and squirrel feeders and such at our home. I’d like to share with you one of our favorites. This is a squirrel feeder with a lifting lid mechanism. It works by the squirrel standing on it to access the peanuts. It is also a very easy project to build requiring only a single 6” wide cedar fence picket. So it becomes a $2.00 project. And it’s a great project to get children involved with, especially because it is such a quick build. I hope you enjoy it. I should note. That the original concept of a lifting lid isn’t mine, I’ve seen it for a great many years by a number of people. This is just my take on it.
Things we used for this project:
Tools:
Combination Square Set 6" & 12" - amzn.to/3kB2jfW
Dewalt 9ft Pocket Tape Measure - amzn.to/3HzzqZf
Woodpeckers Ruler 24 Inch - amzn.to/3DBUsp2
Festool Kapex Sliding Miter Saw - amzn.to/3DvoCdC
Grizzly Cabinet Table Saw - amzn.to/3wXwzo1
Microjig Grr-Ripper Table Saw Pushblock - amzn.to/3XQ7I1y
Grizzly Drill Press - amzn.to/3jki7n6
Grizzly Bandsaw - amzn.to/3XUUobR
Best Carbide Forstner drill bits - amzn.to/2zdGZ3e
Dewalt Power Tool Combo Kit with 2 Batteries and Charger - amzn.to/3johJUr
Dewalt Drill Bit Set - amzn.to/3YoCVZr
Pneumatic Pin Nailer Kit - amzn.to/40kXlUQ
Dewalt Pre-Drill Countersink Bit Set - amzn.to/40wTMer
Dewalt Jig Saw - amzn.to/3wKizOE
Materials:
Deck Screws 1-5/8" - amzn.to/3Y9ITxk
Deck Screws 2-1/2" - amzn.to/3Y1wkVd
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Link to the KFW Community Woodworking group. Share pictures of your work & get help if needed. Join our Community Page. Woodworkers helping other woodworkers. Share advice, get project ideas. Free tips. Insider information. Get the best deals on lumber & tools: facebook.com/groups/KingsFineWoodworkingCommunity
Help support us through Patreon: patreon.com/KingsFineWoodworking
Purchase plans on our website: kingsfinewoodworking.com/collections/project-plans-for-sale
Please like and share our videos. Thank You!
We love teaching the world to do woodworking.
