The pipe comes 10 feet long. I cut it down to 5'6", so that with 18" in the ground it is 4 feet tall. This way it is easy to get to in order to refill the feeder. This 4' height has proven to be good from several other feeders like this that we have built over the years. I also did not glue the top to the pipe because experience has shown that over the years the board will deteriorate from the weather and the birds pecking it. If I had glued, it it would be not be possible to take off the top and just replace the board, while reusing the toilet flange and the actual bird feeder. If you have any questions, please comment below. Have a great day and God bless the USA!!
Nice video!.. I'd go a little higher, maybe at least 5' off the ground. I uses landscaping timbers and wrapped aluminum dryer vent around the wood. Also spray Pam or no stick baking spray!...very slippery!
The pipe comes 10 feet long. I cut it down to 5'6", so that with 18" in the ground it is 4 feet tall. This way it is easy to get to in order to refill the feeder. This 4' height has proven to be good from several other feeders like this that we have built over the years. I also did not glue the top to the pipe because experience has shown that over the years the board will deteriorate from the weather and the birds pecking it. If I had glued, it it would be not be possible to take off the top and just replace the board, while reusing the toilet flange and the actual bird feeder. If you have any questions, please comment below. Have a great day and God bless the USA!!
Nice video!.. I'd go a little higher, maybe at least 5' off the ground. I uses landscaping timbers and wrapped aluminum dryer vent around the wood. Also spray Pam or no stick baking spray!...very slippery!
Thanks for the tips!