Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Elegant bird feeder made from scrap... or buy a couple of 1 X 4 X 8' boards if you want... a few supplies from the big box store and you are ready to go. I spent less than $10 and have since seen bird feeders this size for sale at stores for $80 or more! And they are not nearly as nice!
Mitered corners on the base, a little angled detail on the side pieces, and acrylic panels to hold the seed and let you see when the feeder needs to be refilled are design highlights. I made mine out of cedar because it is naturally bug and decay resistant and it weathers to a nice grayish brown color over time, but you can make this bird feeder out of any kind of material... just don't use "treated" lumber... it's not good for the birds.
In part one we lay the groundwork by building the base and gluing up the panels for the sides. In part two, we build the roof, cut the acrylic panels, and make the hanging system. This design lends itself well to making multiple copies, so build 2, or 3, or more. This bird feeder will be a joy in your garden and will make a great gift for every bird-lover on your list.
Video...
Written and performed by Steven Johnson
Music...
“Get Busy,” "Welcome To The Show," "Feelin Good," Hackbeat,” “The Show Must Be Go,” & "Hustle" all written and performed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Elegant bird feeder made from scrap... or buy a couple of 1 X 4 X 8' boards if you want... a few supplies from the big box store and you are ready to go. I spent less than $10 and have since seen bird feeders this size for sale at stores for $80 or more! And they are not nearly as nice!
Mitered corners on the base, a little angled detail on the side pieces, and acrylic panels to hold the seed and let you see when the feeder needs to be refilled are design highlights. I made mine out of cedar because it is naturally bug and decay resistant and it weathers to a nice grayish brown color over time, but you can make this bird feeder out of any kind of material... just don't use "treated" lumber... it's not good for the birds.
In part one we lay the groundwork by building the base and gluing up the panels for the sides. In part two, we build the roof, cut the acrylic panels, and make the hanging system. This design lends itself well to making multiple copies, so build 2, or 3, or more. This bird feeder will be a joy in your garden and will make a great gift for every bird-lover on your list.
Video...
Written and performed by Steven Johnson
Music...
“Get Busy,” "Welcome To The Show," "Feelin Good," Hackbeat,” “The Show Must Be Go,” & "Hustle" all written and performed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
