Homemade Bird Feeder

Here's a homemade bird feeder that is simple to make and is very functional.  One thing I like about this particular one is that the bottom that holds the bird seed is made of aluminum screen.  This way, if the seed gets wet, it can quickly dry out.

Of all of the bird feeders to make, this one was made entirely from old cedar fence boards.  I highly recommend using similar used wood when you make your own bird feeder.  With the exception of a small piece of aluminum screen and few galvanized staples, the materials were essentially free. 

Birdhouse style bird feeder

I used a miter saw to cut the pieces and a 16 gauge finish nailer to assemble the parts.  I could have also used a circular saw or table saw to cut the pieces. 

Since I didn't have any scrap aluminum screen laying around, I purchased a small roll from Home Depot for about 6 dollars.  I figure that I will be making several more bird feeders in the future.

Bird feeder (exploded view)

Cut the aluminum screen slightly smaller than the outside dimensions of the base.  This way you don't get scratched or cut by the edges of the screen once the bottom of the feeder has been assembled.

Bird feeder - (front and side views)

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