Build a Better Backyard Bird feeder - Easy DIY Project
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- Опубликовано: 21 апр 2020
- Being home more over the past month I've seen just how many birds visit our yard. Here's a simple bird feeder I made with some scraps of PVC and reclaimed cedar. I didn't put any finish on the ceder as I want it to age to the same gray color that it started out as. This was a fun little day project and a chance to use my lathe. I had a really hard time getting a good finish on the cedar...I think because it is so soft...but, maybe something could be better about my technique or tools. If you see something please comment below...I'm still relatively new to the lathe and could use the help. Thanks.
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You are our hero! I dont think there is anything you cant do! awesome build. Next is metal work with welding and sculpturing. Great video sir.
Thank you, Richard and Jennifer! That is so kind of you to say! 👍🏼
wow super nice job, and that bird at the end is so beautiful.
as you know here in Italy we are in lockdown since March and it's unbelievable how the animals are returning next to the cities! we have seen dolphins in venice, fawns next to Milan.... this is how disruptive is our presence
Thank you, Alberto! It is amazing how much impact we have on the planet...seeing the dolphins would be really cool! We are enjoying watching birds at the feeder right now :-)
Mosca Woodworking So true!! In California, we saw a lot of turtles come up on the beaches to hang out.
Dude you created a different beautiful bird feeder. Congratulations. I like this design. Thank you for sharing.
Greetings.
Yours truly.
Thank you so much, my friend. So far the birds seem to be enjoying it 😊
@@StanCrafted I think they like it too😊
That looks amazing. I love the contrast of the turned wood against the un turned rim. Really nice job
Thanks... I like that look too. In time I think it will all go back to gray...but for now I’m happy with it
Great project, especially for this time of year! The lathe is so versatile, I always want one when I see them in action. Fun video, Stan! As usual!
Thanks, Brent...definitely get yourself a lathe when you can...or make one...they are great. I’ve got a long way to go to be good at it...but, they sure are fun!
I really like this brilliant project! You make the lathe work look so effortless and satisfying to watch. Your ending to this video is beautiful!
Thank you, Dean...I’ve got a ways to go on the lathe yet, but it is fun. The birds have certainly found the feeder now. I can watch lots of different ones at it while I drink my coffee in the morning... I think it’s fun...but, my wife says I’m old 😂
Hi Stan, What a sweet little project. One I'm going to be making. Cheers, Huw
Thank you, Huw...It was a fun little project, I hope you do make one...one thing I just did to mine this morning is drill a couple of small water drain holes...it's raining pretty good here right now. 1/8" is large enough to drain off water...but, small enough that the bird seed isn't falling through.
Great project. I love the use of coat hanger wire. Birdies seem to be loving it. 🐦 😃
Thank you, Kirstie...the birds do seem to be enjoying it...although so far it has mostly been bigger birds...I’m hoping for some songbirds soon.
This was really fun to help film ☺️❤️ love the new feeder in the yard!!
Awww...thank you, babygirl 😊❤️ This video wouldn’t have happened without you!
Beautiful work Stan its really satisfying watching you use the lathe, I'm sure the birds will be grateful for some nice treats as well.
Thank you, Karl...watching a pair of woodpeckers having a go at the feeder as I type this response :-)
@@StanCrafted really that's awesome 😁
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Nice project. Regarding your question. Despite the fact that your tools might not be sharp enough, in some cases you cut the wrong way. You are going against the grain and you get a lot of tear out. But practise will get you there at some point! Pretty cool idea for a project though!
Thanks so much for the reply. I haven’t really thought about the grain as much in wood turning as I do in other woodworking. I will pay more attention from now on!
Well done. It’s amazing the numerous uses for pvc! 👍
Yes it is...that's one of the best things about being a maker...finding new uses for things and repurposing them to make something new.
StanCrafted So true!
Great project and the birds approve so thats a bonus! It is a great time of the year to see birds and other little creatures coming out.
A friend gave me a ShopSmith a couple years back, I only use it as a drill press, maybe one day I will set it up as a lathe. You are inspiring me to do it...
Thank you, Harki...I say if you get a chance to try the lathe out...go for it! I’m not that good...but it sure is fun 😊
Very nice result there Stan. Jealous of the lathe action,
I love working on the lathe...not good at it yet...but having lots of fun.
This is a great build and looks very inviting for birds! Such a pretty blue bird came to visit I see. Nice shot at the end!
Thanks so much...right now it's mostly blue jays and woodpeckers at the feeder...hoping to get some smaller song birds to come by as well.
Great use of the PVC! I got stuck in the mentality that I needed clear acrylic. Awesome looking feeder!
Thank you! It might help if they could see it, but once they find it I think they’ll remember.
StanCrafted they’ll be there in no time. When one finds it the rest will follow.
Great project Stan! This is one of my favorite builds you have done so far
Thank you... I appreciate the comment!
Nice work on the lathe! Love the final result.
Thank you very much! The birds are using it like crazy now...I have to refill it at least every other day.
That's great and a perfect springtime project! Nicely done! Love the in use shot at the end too 👍
Thanks! Now that the birds have found the feeder they are there throughout the day.
Cool build! Excellent lathe work!
Thanks so much...it’s definitely something I’d like to get better at...at least the practicing is fun!
Nice job Stan 👍
Thank you, Sparky!
Great job and video!👍👏👏
Thank you! 👍
I spent my youth playing on my fathers lathe it was so much fun I never got to turn a bowl though. We mostly made table legs and the shavings put off such a good smell and sound with a sharp gouge
It is a very satisfying way to work wood. I’m not good at it yet, but I’m having a lot of fun with it.
Lovely video Stan, it looks lovely.
Thank you!
Thanks for a nice and interesting video.👍👍
That’s very kind of you...thank you 😊
@@StanCrafted You're welcome. Take care.
Great idea!!
Thank you...the birds love it!
That's a really enjoyable vid Stan. Good job all round mate. Was that a blue jay at the end there?
Hi Mark...thank you. Yes, that is a blue jay at the end of the video. Right now there are some woodpeckers at the feeder. Wish I'd have got video of them...they are beautiful.
Very nice project .Great Video! Full watched. Stay with my strong hug, my dear friend . Take care . I hope to see you again
soon . Have a great day:) Warm greetings Gosia
Thank you so much...especially for the hug...those seem to be in short supply these days and I miss them...take care.
Very nice way to re-purpose some scrap material. Was that a blue jay at the end?
Thanks, Grant...yep that was a blue jay...they and the woodpeckers are my most common visitors...but I did get some juncos today as well. Hoping for chickadees soon.
@@StanCrafted cool, we mainly have Robins, chickadees and Cardinals around here