Ok. So i built one of these rather larger, (will explain later on what i learned) but i needed one for the younginz. Here are the sizes wood i used. I had alot of scraps left over from deer stands so i had no cost in this other than screws. Im expecting it to hold 50-75 lbs with ease, as my other holds 150 lbs comfortably.
Here is the material i used
plywood;
(3) 18” x 18”
(1) 18” x 16”
(1) 18” x 19.5”
(1) 21.5” x 24”
(2) 18” x 3”
trim (1/2 x1 is what i had on hand)
(2) 15” long
(1) 21.5” long
feet (i used a 2x4)
(2) 3.5” on short side cut 10°
(2) 5.5” on short side cut 10°
screws were #6 x 1 1/4” wood
Steps for assembly.
***NOTE USE PLENTY SCREWS DONT SLACK ON THIS STEP VALUABLE LESSON I LEARNED FROM LARGER FEEDER***
1)
take a 18x18 for the base. Secure the 4 feet to bottom. I used 2 screws for each foot. You can make them flush with the outsides. Of course put them all facing same way, 2 shorts in front 2 longs in back. This makes the slope for feed to slide down. After that, install the first 3” lip. Go about 2” back. Save room for other lip later on to make the “V” The Feet will be on bottom and lip will be on top of plywood.
2)
attach the sides flush. Use 3-4 screws per side to secure them to the bottom as they will be unstable until next step. You can also go ahead and add the second 3” lip in front of first lip. I learned to add this after i was having some spill out of trough. It is almost completely spill proof now, and that V catches alot
3)
place back on, it should be flush on bottom and even with outside edges of sides previously installed. Again, use 3-4 screws along the bottom and the side. The box should have good shape at this point.
4)
Position the front..., it will
Go behind the lip on base, to allow feed to channel out. This step can be tricky getting angle right. I took the top and screwed it about 1” from the top and front, then swung it out about 3” from where lip comes up at. Again use 3-4 screws per side.
5)
Secure the trim around 3 sides of the top. It is only there to keep top from sliding forward or off one side. Then place on top of box!
DONE!!!
**EDITORS NOTE, if building it larger I recommend using trim pieces to secure the top of back and front so the weight doesnt bulge plywood out too bad***
i will be adding only one to this box but my 36” wide has 2 2x2s for bracing.
for size reference, my 18” can have 6 small birds standing beside each other eating at one time. The 36 ive seen anywhere from 9-12 lined up at one time.
size can be tweaked very easily for your liking. This is just basic principle. If i build another one i will do the steps in pic progress to help out, hope you enjoy.
i also built pvc waterers if you care to
Check out my other threads.
Here is the material i used
plywood;
(3) 18” x 18”
(1) 18” x 16”
(1) 18” x 19.5”
(1) 21.5” x 24”
(2) 18” x 3”
trim (1/2 x1 is what i had on hand)
(2) 15” long
(1) 21.5” long
feet (i used a 2x4)
(2) 3.5” on short side cut 10°
(2) 5.5” on short side cut 10°
screws were #6 x 1 1/4” wood
Steps for assembly.
***NOTE USE PLENTY SCREWS DONT SLACK ON THIS STEP VALUABLE LESSON I LEARNED FROM LARGER FEEDER***
1)
take a 18x18 for the base. Secure the 4 feet to bottom. I used 2 screws for each foot. You can make them flush with the outsides. Of course put them all facing same way, 2 shorts in front 2 longs in back. This makes the slope for feed to slide down. After that, install the first 3” lip. Go about 2” back. Save room for other lip later on to make the “V” The Feet will be on bottom and lip will be on top of plywood.
2)
attach the sides flush. Use 3-4 screws per side to secure them to the bottom as they will be unstable until next step. You can also go ahead and add the second 3” lip in front of first lip. I learned to add this after i was having some spill out of trough. It is almost completely spill proof now, and that V catches alot
3)
place back on, it should be flush on bottom and even with outside edges of sides previously installed. Again, use 3-4 screws along the bottom and the side. The box should have good shape at this point.
4)
Position the front..., it will
Go behind the lip on base, to allow feed to channel out. This step can be tricky getting angle right. I took the top and screwed it about 1” from the top and front, then swung it out about 3” from where lip comes up at. Again use 3-4 screws per side.
5)
Secure the trim around 3 sides of the top. It is only there to keep top from sliding forward or off one side. Then place on top of box!
DONE!!!
**EDITORS NOTE, if building it larger I recommend using trim pieces to secure the top of back and front so the weight doesnt bulge plywood out too bad***
i will be adding only one to this box but my 36” wide has 2 2x2s for bracing.
for size reference, my 18” can have 6 small birds standing beside each other eating at one time. The 36 ive seen anywhere from 9-12 lined up at one time.
size can be tweaked very easily for your liking. This is just basic principle. If i build another one i will do the steps in pic progress to help out, hope you enjoy.
i also built pvc waterers if you care to
Check out my other threads.
