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Simple Bird Feeder
Here is the orginal 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 7-¼"
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 1/4 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.

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