Simple Bird Feeder - The Woodcrafter Page© 2004

Simple Bird Feeder
Here is the original article from the
March - April 1957 Deltagram
ROCKWELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY - A DELTACRAFT PULICATION

A few pieces of ½ inch thick pine cut to the sizes indicated in the drawing will make a very inviting small feeding station for your feathered friends who stay in your vicinity during the cold winter months. The ¼ inch wire mesh holds enough suet to last a long time.

Bill of Materials

No. of Parts	Name	Size
1	Back	½ x 5 x 7¼"
1	Base	½ x 5 4-3/8"
2	Base side pieces	¼ x 3/8 x 4-1/8"
1	Base front piece	¼ x 3/8 x 5"
1	Base bracket	½ x 1¼ x 3-13/16"
1	Top	½ x 5 x 5¾"
2	Roof supporis	½ x 3 x 3"
1	¼ in. wire mesh	3-5/8 x 4¼"

Use a dark stain on the finished feeder and apply a coat of spar varnish to protect it from the weather.

*********** WARNING***********
Read my page on safety before building this item.