Step 9
We’re almost done. After
all the dowels are in you
can now slide the 9”
dowel into the end hole.
If you built yours out of a
weather resistant wood
you’re done. However, if
you choose, like we did, to
build yours out of pine
you need to put some type of protective finish on. Paint or an outdoor
varnish will protect the wood well. Paint will start to peel off after a
while if left out doors and varnish will need to be applied again after a
couple of years. So which ever you choose, they both will need a little
maintenance. But if you will keep up with this your birdfeeder will last
for years and years.
The only thing left is to figure out a way to hang your new birdfeeder.
We used a simple eye bolt screwed into the center of the top. With a
little string or metal chain the birds will all be talking to each other about
the new restaurant in town.