Use a miter saw to make 45 degree cuts at both ends of the trims.
How to build a bird table with roof.
You will need bird table plastic sheeting water retentive matting tape measure galvanised tacks timber batten 1m of 50mm x 12mm screws screwdriver sedum matting slow release fertiliser.
You should have a flat tabletop with trim around the edges leaving a small gap between each piece of trim in the 4.
Since making the original bird table i have got a new workshop and i put hexagonal.
It also provides a dry place for seed hoppers and nut containers.
Some birds may even roost at night on a table with a roof.
Use 1 8 slats for the base and 1x2s for the trims.
The first step of the project is to build the tray for the bird table.
Using the measurements below cut your wood to the right size.
Use 1 1 2 nails and glue to assemble everything.
The wood glue should be dry after.
Measure and cut your wood.
Download a plan to make your bird table.
A roof can however deter the shyer and larger species from visiting and in most cases an open table is really just as good.
Make sure that you put the smaller pieces of trim on the shorter sides of the table.
Remember that one roof panel will overlap the first so make one panel 25mm longer on the short length to accommodate this.
Use clamps to hold the wood in place as the glue dries fully.