Assembling our bird table after cutting all the components.
How to build a bird table with roof.
To build a bird table start by trimming a large flat piece of wood down to your desired size to create the tabletop.
A roof can be added to a bird table for extra shelter.
This bird table design includes a platform a roof which acts as a lid and a feeding trough made with clear acrylic.
Next cut 4 pieces of wooden trim and screw the pieces onto the.
The first step of the project is to build the tray for the bird table.
Use a miter saw to make 45 degree cuts at both ends of the trims.
Be aware though that while this might not bother some birds it can cause shyer birds to stay away.
Fit the roof to the table and lock it into place with a few nails.
To make it easier you can buy ready made sedum matting which you simply cut to size and roll out.
Building your bird table.
The best plants to use for green roofs on your bird table are the smaller species of sedum as they can withstand drought and grow on poor soil.
This second design is a little more complex but still easily accomplished.
Hexagonal bird table from recycled wood.
Last year i made a hexagonal roofed bird table for the family garden and although i loved the finished result and wanted to make more to give away as gifts the effort that went into making the first table made it impossible to reproduce except for.