Chicknic Table

[CapricornFarm]

Sorry I have been so busy, I have not had a chance to do much and by the time I do I am very tired. Working on sketches. One about ready.

 

[CapricornFarm]

 

[Tre3hugger]

No rush at all! Appreciate your time @CapricornFarm

 

[Tre3hugger]

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nice diagram!

 

[CapricornFarm]

nice diagram!

Thanks, maybe later today I can do the side view. I like trying to draw to scale.

 

[DanuFaery]

Yes, I cut a piece of plywood the size I wanted. Then I put sides up to hold the feed in. I cut the angled pieces that are the legs. I set the legs on the work table and cut the two pieces for the ends. I put the smaller one on top of the two pieces that are legs. Screw it in. Then cut the second pieces that will hold up the picnic table seats. Screw in place. This gives you two ends and you screw the tray to the ends. Cut the wood for the seats, and screw to the ends. Once I have the picnic table done, I build the feeder.
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The feeder holds the feed you want the birds to eat at the picnic table. I cut slots out on both sides and the end to allow the food to flow out on the table. Then I built a flat lid to put on top of the feeder, with part that sticks down inside the feeder to keep it in place. Then I decided to build a canopy so the food doesn't get wet. I used 2 pieces of plywood and put a 2x2 piece of wood to join the the two pieces. I cut it short, so the uprights will fit under the top. I made the uprights of 2x2s , with the top cut to a 45° angle so it holds the top. I attach the uprights to the picnic table to the ends with only one screw. I can take additional photos if you find it confusing.

Thank you for the instructions! I'm going to try to create one of these for my girls!

 

[CapricornFarm]

Thank you for the instructions! I'm going to try to create one of these for my girls!

It's a fun thing to build and have in the run!

 

[DanuFaery]

My husband was inspired