Free Bird Feeder Plans

By Chris Baylor, About.com Guide

Bird feeders come in many shapes, sizes and styles. With these free bird feeder plans, you can build a bird feeder with plexiglass sides to be able to view the amount of seed in the feeder. The top has as flip to open lid for easy filling, and the perch on each side is large enough to accommodate most songbirds.

This is an easy project to build, one that will bring years of enjoyment.

Download the Free Bird Feeder Plans to build a Cedar Bird Feeder (PDF).

Difficulty Level

Woodworking: Easy

Finishing: None

Time to Complete

2-3 Hours

Recommended Tools

Miter Saw or Circular Saw

Table Saw

Cordless Drill or Power Drill with bits

Claw Hammer

Tape Measure

Materials Needed

2 - 1x8 x 8 Rough-cut Cedar

1 - 4' piece of 1/2" Dowel

2 - 5-3/4" x 15" pieces of 1/8" plexiglass

2 - small brass hinges with screws

4d finish nails