92 - Squirrel Feeder 1 hour, $2.00 - project

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We have a lot of bird feeders and squirrel feeders and such at our home. I’d like to share with you one of our favorites. This is a squirrel feeder with a lifting lid mechanism. It works by the squirrel standing on it to access the peanuts. It is also a very easy project to build requiring only a single 6” wide cedar fence picket. So it becomes a $2.00 project. And it’s a great project to get children involved with, especially because it is such a quick build. I hope you enjoy it. I should note. That the original concept of a lifting lid isn’t mine, I’ve seen it for a great many years by a number of people. This is just my take on it.
Things we used for this project:
Tools:
Combination Square Set 6" & 12" - amzn.to/3kB2jfW
Dewalt 9ft Pocket Tape Measure - amzn.to/3HzzqZf
Woodpeckers Ruler 24 Inch - amzn.to/3DBUsp2
Festool Kapex Sliding Miter Saw - amzn.to/3DvoCdC
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Materials:
Deck Screws 1-5/8" - amzn.to/3Y9ITxk
Deck Screws 2-1/2" - amzn.to/3Y1wkVd
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[@lauramarshall6376]

I love squirrels - most people here think they are horrible pests. I will be making some of these. So much fun to watch them. Love your channel.

[@user-eg3qu2zh4g]

I just finished a similar build. The wood was pre-cut and I glued it together and used waterproof screws. Before that I stained it with tree-colored tint. I then prayed three coats of polyurethane to make it last. I filled mine with peanuts as well. I like the design on this channel more.

[@owenjones7620]

Tip : Clear CD covers work well for the viewing front, I used the hinge front, easy remove the tabs and slide into place..

[@millieatr]

I made one of these boxes , but one of the Squirrels in my yard has filed a lawsuit against me for not smoothing down the edges . I really hope he drops the suit i can't afford a lawyer

[@cynthiaroble3026]

That's so awesome you guys did for the squirrel 🐿️🐿️🐿️ I start feeding the squirrels about a month ago it's so cute I will love too make one of those for beautiful squirrel 🐿️ but I don't have tools thank you so much for sharing this awesome video it but a big smile on my face 😇💛🤎🐿️🐿️👍😂😀😁🤗

[@rogerhughes-tq7fu]

Great presentation. Great little build. I'm going to build one now. Correction, I'll have to build 4 or 5 to give some to my children and inlaws. LOL. I'm gonna get a couple of my grandchildren involved on these. Thanks for a great project. I'm sure we will all enjoy it. Looking forward to more videos. Thanks again.

[@ffangoria]

Nice. I built one years ago not as fancy. And when the feeder became empty the squirrels got mad and chewed it up and the plexi fell out, lol

[@toysoldier46552]

Nice, now to build a bigger one for Halloween, think about it, little kids would love it, just make the back more rounded and wood burn RIP on it so it looks like a headstone.

[@blessedone2976]

What a conundrum, I ran across this video 10 minutes after Home Depot closed. I must build this for my hilarious squirrels. It's going to be fun watching them figure it out. Just imagine Oceans Eleven in furry coats. They are ingenious and have been stumping me for years keeping them out of the bird feeders. So this was a light bulb moment for me, just build them their own feeder. Thank you so much for sharing your idea.

[@lolitabonita08]

THANK YOUUUU for feeding the squirrels...many have a hate relationship with these intelligent critters..".oh. nnnoooo how dare them to eat the seeds for the birds.." come on...people...they have the same right to eat than the birds...making a squirrel feeder will help those who want "Apartheid" squirrels no welcome, no food for squirrels mentality and attitude to give both critters the same opportunity to have food and water and survive. In my property...the squirrels make a mess when eating the bird seeds but from that mess birds eat what the squirrels drop...sometimes the birds make a mess and the squirrels pick up what they drop...so no problem...all of them are eating from the same source and all have their bellies full ...

[@nothingnew69]

Dude I have a pet squirrel hes gona love this for his birthday. Thanks for showing this. We been trying to keep the dang blue Jay's out of his sweets this should work

[@FunStuff-zc3ps]

Looks very similar to the Jeffro Bodeen feeder but I do like the addition of the lid lifter

[@patricastowe2088]

Love your channel. Thank you for all the ideas

[@ibuildengines]

Thank you for the design information. I plan to build one with my 8 year old Grandson to start teaching him tool safety and building his skills. Looks like a great little project.

[@Murphyslawfarm]

You are so lucky to have squirrels.

[@gregoryeditor6500]

You have the talent and tools to built it i do not. I just put a empty coffee pot on my backyard tree filled it with peanuts and the squirrels are going bonkers🤣🤣

[@geraldrice8137]

Im going to build one today..i needed a lil project to do..as i cant sit idle for long..thanx

[@n.j.lepore3108]

How cool is that??!!!

[@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE]

Very cute!

[@borealpatriot1502]

A squirrel-activated feeder? Brilliant! Poor Kyle. That'll teach him to come up with creative ideas! :-) The squirrels in my yard will be thanking you. Love the video of the squirrel chowing down.

[@mrcwoodworks4523]

I was hopping for actual footage of the squirrel 🐿 getting a snack

[@gabbigeter7725]

It did at the end. 13 minutes

[@pauldefillippo8490]

13:00

[@mrcwoodworks4523]

Paul DeFillippo eureka!!

[@sireeakee4023]

He did get a snack you gotta watch the end tho

[@bucktaylor4960]

MRC Wood Works And I was hoping for measurement.

[@secretwoodproject]

What a great project to make. Thank you James for doing this one.

[@apollonia6656]

Bought similar but Nutkins the squirrel has been avoiding it for the last two weeks ! Well, maybe there are some peculiar squirrels and Nutkins is one of them 😅😅

[@nadiaperry6731]

You have very nice tools. I enjoyed watching it in action.

[@mariekiraly100]

Love this.

[@indupurigoswami6924]

बहुत ही खूबसूरत ' फीडर' बनाया है! वाह!

[@robertgoss4842]

I love this! I battled the squirrels for years, trying to protect the seed intended for the songbirds. But squirrels are too tough and too wily, so I gave in to their demands, and started feeding them as well. This feeder is perfect for us! Low to the ground, away from the birds, and filled with irresistible squirrel goodies. Thanks a million!

[@LanceMcGrew]

Gotta love these dollar projects done on thousands of dollars machines.

[@ctenos45069]

I am a squirrel freak who has spent many hours attracting the critters by tossing them peanuts. Great project!

[@holdemNE1]

Very amusing.....thanks for posting!!!!

[@Niclanfeb]

Ingenious

[@chriskildun8810]

Great job. Thank you.

[@thomaslang7634]

Built in under an hr . Thanks. This was a great little project. Not $2 if you dont have the materials.

[@billwainscott9463]

Well now I'm going to have to build one of those ... Never an end to the things I have to build. I love it and I'm sure the squirrels will too. Thanks James !

[@loamy]

Talent

[@MrCpolzin]

Absolutely gorgeous to see the Squirrels feeding at the end.What a great build..!

[@billm4560]

What a clever idea James! Looks like I’ll have to build one! Thanks for sharing!

[@gergemall]

Great video , those deck screws are the best .

[@michaelt7191991]

I love it! I'm going to make one for our house! My wife loves the squirrels!

[@Tylerw_12]

Easy. Yeah for you guys

[@bigjim1408]

That is a awesome project to make, Thank you for sharing.....

[@jondunsmore2121]

That is freaking adorable. I love it! I have a bunch of fence boards I just replaced that I was gonna toss in garbage, but I think this would be a great use for a couple. Thanks for sharing!

[@lindagillespie6556]

Excellent idea....HUBBY?????? I need this!

[@tekviper9]

Thank you for sharing Kings family !

[@zolatanaffa87]

simply nice! here in my town there are no squirrel but very interesting and easy project. Thanks!

[@woodninjaswoodturning3787]

James .. Your the Man.. Love all your work

[@greenstoogeslawncarellc7801]

Love this! I believe I know what I will be doing Saturday morning! Thank you for a fine project idea!!

[@deanpratley125]

Super cute squirrel feeder!

[@MarkChristopherpens]

A wonderful project to do with my grandsons when they get a little bit older. Brought a smile to my face! Rhanks for taking the time to record and share this video James! Cheers from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

[@johannjansenvanvuuren3621]

It definitely brings a smile to your face. I love your channel, James.

[@Not_So_Super_Mario]

This is very cool

[@unclejohn11]

Love it ❤️

[@mike4796]

Great assembly, thanks for sharing, nice shop!

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi, I have been subscribed for over a year now and also rang the bell. Your family has made some very nice things and I don't understand why people seem reluctant to subscribe as it doesn't cost them anything and you get notified of any videos that are made. As far as I am concerned it is a win win .

[@Bekim8310]

Thats so cool. Great build!

[@glencrandall7051]

Simple and cheap to build. What more could you ask for. Thanks for sharing.

[@blandry021]

Another great plan I'll buy.

[@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679]

Nice! Fun projects to use up scraps

[@millieatr]

Cedar is a dream to work with and is low price ,,one of the most popular woods for birdhouses and such ,,, I just finish a squirrel feeder box today out of oak but used cedar for the lid to make it lighter ... I'm a sucker for Oak i know it cost more is harder to work with but i love the toughness and the way it looks weathered ... When i finish a birdhouse or Squirrel feeder i throw a coat of Tung oil on it and stick it outside .. Your video is spot on and good advice for projects like this..Really cool design , like the way lid pops up

[@stephenlines9431]

Nice simple project - totally get the 'good to do with the Grandkids' vibe, even though I don't have Grandkids yet. But Squirrels are seriously smart critters - a good start, but we need to ramp up the complexity, which is great - an endless supply of project upgrades!

[@stevenrey56]

Nice little project. I think I'll make one and put it where my cat can watch! That's the kind of excitement I like.

[@Ms.Nightshade]

I wish I could subscribe more than once on a single account. The videos on this channel demonstrate such outstandingly beautiful degrees of precision, precision that is truly fit for a King! This channel is amazing, please never stop doing what you amazing people do! :D

[@kevinlogiudice5458]

I made one of these from your plans and they love it! It works soo good for my squirrels 🐿!

[@DigitalSwagg]

Love, love, loved it!

[@lcook0825]

Great video. Thanks.

[@timk.5625]

Great idea. Very simple and effective. I will make one of these too. Thanks for the video.

[@rico1319]

Mr. King, I always like what I see on your channel. plus you have one of the best workshop crew I’ve ever seen. The quality control is excellent and I have subscribed a long time ago. Love your videos and your family. Keep up the good work!, 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱

[@livliv]

Love this project!

[@larrywalby6933]

Very interesting

[@terristroh3965]

You are one of my favorite channels. How could anyone not subscribe?

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Terri, thank you. You are very kind.

[@terristroh3965]

James, you are very good

[@johnthompson3462]

clever.Well made

[@StanFerris]

Way too much fun!!

[@josephclarke6223]

nice one .well done

[@jamobuggattidoe97]

Same name! nicely explained as well

[@samuelroberts334]

Pretty cool

[@tattoostudio666]

Ooooooohhhh - it is a nice1 feeder concept! THNX 4 tip! ;]

[@moisesramis522]

Es usted un maestro, sigo su canal hace dos semanas y la verdad que mis respetos tiene un taller muy bonito y sobre todo que hace que su trabajo con su familia 👪 de verdad que debe de sentirse muy orgulloso de su familia, tiene unas hijas hermosas, me gustaría poder aprender de todo lo que explica pero lastima que no entiendo su idioma 😩😩 muchas bendiciones para su familia.

[@MohitSharma-up7bv]

Amazing👏🏻

[@jamesvelvet3612]

Wouldn't be that hard to turn this into a squirrel guillotine.

[@Synchrimedia]

nice project.

[@timbarnett3898]

Loved squirrel feeder but at the rate they hiting feeder have to be filled 2 or more times a day! haha Thanks, Tim

[@adamscoolthings3316]

I injoy woodworking I stay at it for hours recently I made some cool bird houses with my brad nailer it is like 19 years old it’s from harbor freight

[@sttraveler2593]

Hi - Thanks for posting this, - just made one last week.. Just a side note that the smaller squirrels that couldn't figure it out started chewing the heck out of the lid. I have modified the lid at the opening and added a galvanized metal strip- trying to keep it as light as possible. Will see how this works out. The big gray squirrels have no problem and love it.

[@bloodgain]

My cat approves!

[@andrewpowell6457]

Nice little squirrel feeder (Don't have any in New Zealand)

[@LostWhits]

Yet the greatest Squirrel trap/terminator comes from NZ.

[@andrewpowell6457]

@@LostWhits probably for possums which are Aussie imports or ferrets & weasels or rats non native to NZ

[@harrymoyes5069]

You might like to put a screw through the side to pin the plastic in place. We have a couple of feeders of similar design, though with a longer overlap on the lid, which the squirrels use to lift the lid themselves rather than having an automatic lid opener. We feed peanut kernels rather that whole peanuts, and it did not take long for our local tree rats to discover that they can lift the plastic out with their teeth, and scatter the nuts everywhere. Que several iterations of techniques to pin the plastic in place, vs squirrel ingenuity and strength to pull out the panel. I eventually won, but not without at least three feeders full of nuts scattered everywhere, and when I won surprising tooth gouges in the plastic as they attempted to brute force my locking techniques.

[@alphonsbretagne8468]

nice little project. I made one with my niece some months ago - without the mechanism. You may consider to reduce the height of the front window as the squirrels can get squeezed (you can see it in the video already). Even more if one may jump on the lid while another one reaches into.

[@kdtrimble]

Nice!

[@stephenlines9431]

Finally built a (close approximation of) your feeder from some scrap materials. Only things I had to buy were the ceramic coated deck screws and the nuts. They found and emptied it the next day, taking close to a pound of nuts! They seem to have buried a lot of them in our lawn, and are gradually eating less as time goes on. Anyone know why? Still not seen them, sadly...

[@markb8954]

Squirrels are gatherers. They will collect collect collect nuts, peanuts, acorns, etc & bury them when there is a bounty of food. Later, when there’s little food about, they will return & dig up their treasures. It’s best to only feed a small amount (daily), not a bag full. They will clean you out.

[@maehay4065]

It’s very cute

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

👍 = there is nothing left to say! Everything perfect!

[@ClevesBackyardWoodworking]

nice squirrel feeder, I have a neighbor that's constantly feeding the squirrels and other animals around the neighborhood, just puts peanuts in a hole in the tree

[@markpinther9296]

Cool! Table for One.

[@wb_finewoodworking]

That’s a super project. I’d love to make one but we try to discourage squirrels from coming on our property because the ones we have around here are ground squirrels that dog burrows that cause erosion. We don’t have the type that live in trees.

[@justinpitcox2945]

I’m Gonna make a mesquite one tomorrow. Thanks

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Share pictures please.

[@ItAintMeBabe99]

Holly Crap !, for a while there I thought you had three hands ! LOL

[@naturalbynature5751]

I liked and subscribed:) cool video

[@DavidBishopinc]

Maybe I should try some peanuts on my two seater feeder. Well done.

[@royreynolds108]

With a slight adjustment, the tripper could dispense one or two nuts at a time.

[@johnjohnoj6408]

Nice job i build a small picnic for them and hung on 🌳

[@guitarboy656]

I love you're woodworking videos and all of your fantastic work, may you please try to put up a video of a dog house build? Thank you!