Bird feeding table

It’s easy to create this simple feeding table for garden birds with a little bit of help from Resene.

How to make a bird feeding table

Weekend DIY with Mark Rayner – Project 89

Difficulty level: Moderate

You will need

65mm exterior screws
90mm x 21mm timber decking cut to the following lengths:
- 200mm (x2)
- 145mm (x2)
90mm x 32mm timber decking cut to the following lengths:
- 515mm (x9)
- 200mm x 100mm treated timber cut to 1800mm
Drill with 3mm bit for drilling pilot holes
Exterior PVA glue
Paintbrush

Pencil
Resene Woodsman tinted to Resene Pitch Black
Sandpaper
Saw
Screwdriver
Shovel
Spirit level
Tape measure

To get the look: Position the feeding table in an open space, surrounded by garden plants where birds will feel safe to feed.

Other ideas: For a dark green effect stain the feeding table with Resene Woodsman tinted to Resene Rangitoto.

How to make a bird feeding table

Bird feeding table - Step 1 Step one
Measure, mark and cut the 90mm x 32mm timber to the lengths listed above and smooth any rough edges with sandpaper.

Bird feeding table - Step 2 Step two
Assemble the top of the feeding table using these 9 pieces of timber, as shown. Fix with PVA glue and screws, drilling pilot holes first. Allow glue to dry.

Bird feeding table - Step 3 Step three
Turn the tabletop upside down and place the 200mm x 100mm piece of timber centrally on top, as shown. Draw around this with a pencil.

Bird feeding table - Step 4 Step four
Measure, mark and cut the 90mm x 21mm timber to the lengths listed above and smooth any rough edges with sandpaper.

Bird feeding table - Step 5 Step five
Assemble these to form a rectangular frame, as shown, fixing with PVA glue and screws, drilling pilot holes first. Allow glue to dry.

Bird feeding table - Step 6 Step six
Place the rectangular frame on the base of tabletop using the pencil lines as a guide. Fix to the base using PVA glue and screws, drilling pilot holes first. Allow glue to dry.

Bird feeding table - Step 7 Step seven
Apply two coats of Resene Woodsman tinted to Resene Pitch Black to both sections of the bird feeding table, allowing two hours for each coat to dry.

Bird feeding table - Step 8 Step eight
Dig a 600mm deep hole and place the base of the 1800mm length of timber into this, ensuring that it’s upright using the spirit level. Compact the earth around the base, and then place the feeding tabletop into position, fixing with screws, drilling pilot holes first.