Bird feeder for birds

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The original bird feeder made of wood will become a useful and stylish element of any garden. You can make it from small boards and racks. In addition, you will need to buy bolts, small nails, a metal outlet-stand. Work can be done by any landlord.

Contents

  1. Create workpiece for the feeder
  2. Step-by-step assembly instruction
  3. How to install the feeder and how to care for it?
  4. Video of creating a wooden bird feeder

Creating workpiece for the

feeder To assemble a roof and a platform for it, you need to cut out two parts of the roof, the base, low sides. For high-quality assembly of the roof you will need to prepare a "mini-rafters".It is necessary to cut an isosceles triangle with one angle of 90 degrees. On the opposite side, cut out the semicircle. Repeat the procedure two more times.

It is necessary to start making bird feeders from wood from the roof with your own hands. The contractor will need the prepared rafters to be glued with waterproof glue to the marked places and additionally to nail with small nails.

After you can proceed to collect the site. A small rectangle, which will be located under the roof, on the longitudinal sides is supplemented with bumps( first glued, then nailed with nails).

In addition, a metal driven pin in the form of a cone is purchased, two narrow and flexible wooden strips are prepared, which will be used as a stand. You will also need a wooden stick-stick. Of these elements, and will be collected, and then installed a bird feeder.

Step-by-step assembly instruction

On wooden support slats, 4 holes must be drilled to secure them.

Once the holes are made, you can proceed to drill the strips for the installation of the stick-billet: it will be located just below the main platform.

The wooden bird feeder is then manufactured according to the following instructions:

1. All parts of the product are painted with a special paint on the wood( additionally protects the material from moisture).

2. The support strips are attached to the site as on the attached photo.

3. The upper part of the strips is cut at a small angle for the possibility of fixing them to the roof.

4. The straps are screwed to the roof.

5. A wooden workpiece is installed.

6. The roof is pasted( as an adhesive should be used sealant) ruberoid. The joint of sheets in the top part of the roof is additionally pasted with a small piece of roofing material.

At this stage, the performer will receive a beautiful bird feeder from the tree, which will be completely ready for installation. It is recommended to have it near the trees, then it will be easier for birds to fly up to it.

How to install a feeder and how to care for it?

In addition to information on how to make a bird feeder from wood, it is necessary to take into account the requirements for the reliability of the installation. To do this, the metal wedge must be firmly hammered into the ground, pre-arranged in a hollow bowl small blocks.

A support is inserted between the two bars. To achieve a strong fixation, the bars located on each side of the support brackets are tightly clogged into a metal wedge.

This installation method completely eliminates the shift of the feeder from strong winds or during heavy snowfalls.

Studying the attached video materials, you can see how stylish and original looks the manufactured element in the garden or courtyard. But at the same time it is necessary to take into account the special rules of care for the manufactured structure. It is necessary in case of violation of the integrity of the coating to clean the surface of the old paint and cover with a new one. Such a procedure may be needed every 3-5 years. In addition, it is recommended to impregnate the wood with antiseptic. This will help protect the prepared feeder from the effects of precipitation and prevent its damage by insect pests.

Video creating a wooden bird feeder

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