Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder - version 6

I was awaken this morning by 4 delinquent squirrels. So with a vengeance in my heart I set off to deny them any more seeds from my bird feeder via a one day budget build. Very basic welding from a complete newb at that craft with some explanation on technique and reasoning.
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[@thewalnutwoodworker6136]

Let the squirrels eat! I give them a little and they leave the birds alone. They can get on the feeder but they almost never do it. They are cool to watch and really smart and entertaining!

[@StefanoRenzi-pd2ex]

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[@StefanoRenzi-pd2ex]

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[@dougdanks9964]

I loved this video, great job! I am not capable of making something like that so I bought a Yankee Flipper and so far I have won the war because the squirrels deemed it was too tuff to beat it. I kind of miss seeing them, but they totally gave up after a couple of days trying.

[@michaeldoto4673]

Outstanding Shawn! I absolutely love and appreciate your humble approach to solving problems. You remain unpretentious and your genuine love of making, teaching and entertaining makes your channel one of my favorites. I thank you and look forward to hearing a follow up on how the squirrels are making out.

[@jeremycoxon7098]

Dude you cracked me up! I’m at war with the little varmints too. The fact that you bought a plasma cutter, a really nice welder, cutoff saw, grinders, gloves, helmet, a fricking old wheel, and who knows what else in order to create the worlds (or at least Texas’s) best squirrel proof bird feeder puts you in a league all your own. Sir, I AM IMPRESSED! Seriously, I thank you for sharing your knowledge and the manner in which you approach life: You’re an inspiration and a damned talented fellow. Dying to see a vid of 4 pissed off squirrels!

[@dougdays8095]

pretty sure ive watched every top dog woodtuber... you are the most knowledgeable, the very best teacher of them alll... you say your not technically teaching but.. brother, ive learned more about tools , wood , practices in the week i found you than 40 years of being around this stuff

[@XMAWally]

I wanted a bird proof squirrel feeder. I hung a corncob on a wire from a tree branch. The squirrels hang by their hind legs and eat the corn. The birds don't even try. Then I put out a large tray of corn and bird seed and now I get to watch squirrels, cardinals, blue Jay's and doves all eat.

[@Evel1847]

Excellent thank you Shawn. Great stuff. I hope the squirrels don’t get as clever as you and figure out a work around.

[@stu-po]

You built this outside where the Squirrels were watching! 🐿🐿🐿🐿

[@jarmstrong2843]

Don't be surprised the squirrels outsmart ya. I made a similar contraption several years ago and found the squirrels managed to find a way up despite not being near a building or tree. Personally, I think they know how to fly or they took pole vaulting lessons; the little toots. Give 'em a while. They'll figure things out.

[@MarklTucson]

Good luck in the war. You know the squirrels were watching while you built that and are back in their tree plotting a counter-offensive 😀

[@terryk3118]

Great change-of-pace! Really enjoyed this video.

[@jackthompson5092]

You really love playing with your toys. There are lots of much easier ways of making a squirrel proof feeder stand. A 12 foot pole with a cross bar on top with an 8 inch diameter tube attached 6 feet up that is closed on top. I use a pole with two nails in to to take the feeders down and put them back up. The squirrels climb up the pole, go into the tube and can’t figure how to get out.

[@harveygriffin3607]

Nice video lot's of work

[@eggster71]

Definitely a unique one. Nice job, hope this one works!

[@kathleenmccaffery1313]

Bully for you.. Ingenious!! The squirrels are indeed bullies!. Keep us abreast of this creation.. Love to know if it's 100% effective 🤗🌹👍

[@bobhoyer]

Nice job Shawn. I am learning from YOU, totally awesome ...

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

I had flying squirrels. They attacked at night. My yard had tall trees, so they could glide to wherever the feeder was. Some birds were fussy eaters and would empty out the feeder just to get at the seed they liked.

[@wortheffort]

The trash can lid is for fussy eater. Catches stuff they toss.

[@dougdays8095]

incredible channel.. i .. can not stop watching! awesome stuff..

[@paulinelee9694]

I too have had a squirrel problem and have triedso many ways to solve the pesky problem. The best way i managed to do it, is i got 4 metal hanging bakets, tipped 2 upside down to make a ball fasten them together and move them enough to make the holes as small as possible. If the boles are still a bit too big for the squirels to get through, tie some wire over the holes. Dont forget to put the feeding plate inside first! I hope this works ok. It has worked for me! Good luck

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

Nice

[@loucinci3922]

Nice job. Not sure why I wasn't notified about this release. Looks like a good build. Paint to avoid rust. Pesky squirrels should not be successful with that cone. Be sure to let us know. Thanks for sharing.

[@dennissouba1432]

Nice idea!

[@jerrykearns6344]

I once built a squirrel proof bird feeder. Then a bear came and I surrendered. Nice welder. You might try stick welding the thick stuff with 7018.

[@stevengreen4316]

Im pretty new to the art. Sure ive come accross the usual suspects and yes, of course there interesting but may i just pat you on the back. The enthusiasm & commitment you show time after time. It seems that your speaking directly to the student & that it matters that they fully understand. Now ill get back to watching what i guess is a months worth of video. Marvelous. Keep going fella.

[@elif.9695]

Nice design, when are you going to put out the turning videos?

[@wortheffort]

when they're done.

[@jimcooney9019]

would love to see the squirrels trying to get to the feed. for fun you could Vaseline the pole and really have some fun I did this to a feeder and enjoyed it. it's really satisfying to watch ps video tape it in post. please

[@mikefannon6994]

I battled squirrels for years until discovering this fix. A 6 foot shepherds crook liberly coated with Vaseline is the simplest easiest solution. But you have to re-coat after heavy rains.

[@mikefannon6994]

Another tip: if squirrels are digging up your flowers put cayenne pepper all around them. Doesn't bother flowers, and once squirrels get a snootful they stay away.

[@tacs_01]

Hey Shawn, Any update on the squirrel battle? Have they retaliated?

[@gregjohnson8486]

Nice job!! Seems like a bunch of work and cost but it looks like it will work. Squirrels are very clever and are able to figure stuff out over time. The only bird feeder I have seen work is one I had years ago. It gave them a shock from a battery bank in the base. The birds were unaffected because they did not complete the circuit if they were on the perch. Please share how this is working for you. 🚫🐿

[@markr3547]

Tree Rats what a pain.

[@Vman7757]

Thanks for sharing. Can you get the trash Can lids separately? I can use four for 30 gal cans.

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

Love it 👏👏👏 Why not extend by adding a water feature 🤪 Please can you set a camera on it so we can see the squirrel attempts!! 🥰

[@leonardlorriman7095]

Great idea but did it work?

[@VestigialHead]

Stun gun wired to easy access for the squirrels.

[@charlenebrowning7949]

I noticed that when I put out no shell walnuts for the squirrel's that they joyfully eat the walnuts and leave the birdseed alone. And I put my birdseed on a 2 feet brick wall and the squirrel's run across the bird seed and leave it alone and make a beeline for the walnuts. All wildlife like humans, like food. They don't go for the birdseed at all, they could care less, but then I also don't have sunflower seeds mixed into my birdseed. Sunflower seeds have an aroma which attracts squirrel's.

[@stevobear4647]

🤣🤣🤣Like Caddy Shack and the goophers. If you post a video at night with night vision we will know it escalated again. GOOD LUCK

[@robertlagrange6388]

I feel your pain. I'm still fighting the squirrels.

[@carldawson5069]

The easiest for me is the Yankee Flipper. A rechargeable battery and after the critter is rejected, i get a unhappy expression!

[@andrewmaurus4061]

How about making a squirrel feeder and let everyone enjoy? What makes the birds so special? LOL everybody needs love

[@terristroh3965]

Good luck! Let us know how it goes.

[@bobsmith1101]

I would have set up the camera and wait to see the squirrels reaction/ attempts. Update? Does it work? Improvements?

[@BlackCat_2]

Very interesting. My problem is not squirrels... I don't have any despite years and years of bird feeding. My problem are the sparrows... they flock in with large numbers and can clear the feeder in just a few minutes... they also chase away the other birds. They are cute but I wish they would be a bit less gang like. :P - Heidi

[@marknienstadt6963]

Any video of the squirrels trying to figure out the new bird feeder?

[@VanRest75]

You know it's a losing battle... 😁

[@treyrobinson15]

Sounds like a target rich environment for a pellet rifle.

[@zladatv]

🔥

[@yogiss18]

I would liked to see if you had any squirrels try to get the seed.

[@wortheffort]

None have reached seed via climbing it. A few have dive bombed from trees. I've moved it a little bit at a time until they just can't reach it but keep trying.

[@RubenWoodcraft]

nice design and problem solving.... so will you be making a squirrel feeder as well? 😄

[@bobhall1651]

no! no!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Nice design. Hope it works out for you in your battle of the squirrel invaders. 😎 Do you by chance put anything out at ground level, out by the trees, for the squirrels? If they have their own snack, that could deter them raiding the bird's feed as well. I don't know what a big bag of peanuts in the shell costs, or other large seed, but might be something to look into. Unless, that is, you just want them to leave.🤔

[@mikefannon6994]

I have tried this - doesn't work. Squirrels are greedy little bastards!

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@mikefannon6994 okay, just wondered. I don't have a squirrel problem. I've lived in my house for 11 years come the end of this month, and I've only ever seen one on my 0.6 acre lot, or even in my neighbor's yards, out in the country. I guess they all got hunted out before we bought the place.

[@mikefannon6994]

Thomas - throw out a few peanuts, they may show up. Our neighborhood was once a huge pecan orchard, we have many huge pecan trees - squirrel heaven!

[@sandylebitz9959]

The best way I found to keep those squirrels away from the bird feeder is a 4inch PVC pipe 10FT long . Drill a hole for a 1 inch cross bar & hang your feeder . Then stand back & watch . They cannot climb the pipe. They jump up & their legs going 100 MPH & they slide down & they stand back & wonder what happened .

[@michaelhayes1678]

Nice work. Is it keeping the squirrels out?

[@wortheffort]

So far.

[@chipperkeithmgb]

Good job I really hate squirrels except red squirrels I live in England what some colourful birds you have over there

[@nonehandle688]

That looks really sturdy. I'd be interested to find out how long it takes the squirrels to beat it. They can beat any design.

[@earlledoux9824]

They cannot beat 22 long rifle. Hot lead always wins, LOL. Darn tree rats !!!

[@treyrobinson15]

True that! We need a follow up video once they do beat this.

[@tpobrienjr]

@@earlledoux9824 I have had good luck with a BB gun. It stings and they remember.

[@craighansen3031]

As far as the notching of the pipe, plasma leaves a gnarly globby edge (no good for proper welding.... it's actually very easy to notch this pipe properly, you simply cut with a cutoff on angle grinder then put on a low grit flappy disk or grind stone on grinder and simply sand out that divot in the end of the pipe. Goes quicker than you think

[@craighansen3031]

Also, if you clean off the black paint on the pipe using sand paper and acetone and use this method to notch ...you'll get a stack of dimes for a weld

[@charlenebrowning7949]

I buy my walnuts at Costco because I get a 3 lb bag for $10.00. And usually at a grocery store you get a 1 lb bag for $10.00. So I prefer Costco. This message is added onto my other message that I wrote before this one about the squirrel's.

[@tpobrienjr]

How do you weld a sliding dovetail? Tails first? 🙃

[@wortheffort]

Carefully

[@BobBlarneystone]

hmm, I put the usual 'squirrel-proof' feeder on top a 6ft, 3/4" pipe that is located about 8ft from a small tree that has no overhanging branches. The squirrels do not climb the pipe and can not jump from the tree.

[@monophoto1]

Same problem here, but a different solution - a 'Have-a-Heart trap'. Then, transport the squirrels (and chipmunks) far enough away that they are unlikely to find their way back. Only problem was the time that a skunk found its way into the trap - - -

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Wouldn't be able to do that in the UK. Grey squirrels are classified as a destructive invasive species. It's illegal to release them back into the wild, as they are wiping out the native red squirrel 🐿️.

[@Paul-FrancisB]

@@MrOldclunker cracking idea. Would definitely need a few to make a decent pie

[@brentjenkinsdesigns]

You might wanna grease up the pole with some good ol fashion crisco lard...

[@stevengreen4316]

Shawn what do you make of all the videos at the moment of MFT, s. Admittedly i bought a top as there made now for £40 on CNC s now. Bought various bits & bobs also. My problem is they cut angles correctly they make clamping eazy but i was expecting alot considering they were $500.Maybe they do and too blind to see it. Do you think youll ever make a video about one. Thank yoi for the educational videos.. Boy theres quite a few to get through. Stay safe.

[@wortheffort]

I don’t understand what you’re asking.

[@stevengreen4316]

@@wortheffort Over here, actually you tube are showing different versions, accessories even kits on how to make your own. Multi Functional Tables were made by festool. They work because all the holes are drilled exactly to certain dimensions. Pythagorous or whoever is mentioned because it is basic geomtry. They have a rail running down the side nudged up to bench dogs which gives you a 90 cut. Well since i bought 1 i found that and convienient clamping is all it does. Dont know what i was expecting because i only started in December. I was kinda wondering what you make of it all as ive not really heard you mention them. Dont know if you bother looking at you tube but it seems to be choca with all sorts about them. Sorry if i dont make things clear. Thanks.

[@wortheffort]

@@stevengreen4316 don’t know anything about them.

[@jaayjones5937]

I'm not saying that you do, but when I get a new tool I tend to find all sorts of projects I suddenly need to do with the new tools.

[@jamesbrunk9817]

BB gun is cheaper!

[@samprocopio7694]

It would of been alot easier to just hang a slinky on bottom of feeder . Over the pole.

[@TheMxxpower]

Or use a shepard's hook they sell for about $25.. but hey, it's more fun to weld $150 worth of metal together to accomplish the same thing. At least it is sturdy. When not feeding birds you can use it to mount a basketball hoop.

[@Mr53gil]

1 - Shepard hook, 1 - Slinky, 1- bird feeder. Attach slinky to top of pole. Squirrels can not climb up the slinky.

[@stevengreen4316]

Is there anyway i could speak personally to you. I know there are various social sites but just wanted to run something by you. Im not a weirdo or anything i can get my old room mate Chaz Manson to vouch for me. Let me know if interested as its in your benifit. Greenie.

[@wortheffort]

About? Only content you have on your channel is brandishing a gun while eating hot sauce.

[@stevengreen4316]

@@wortheffort that was a friends daughter who posted that. I have absolutly no idea how all this works. I wanted to know why i couldnt post comments on my tv but i struggle to turn it to firestick. Fair comment though, you do have a very good point. Maybe if you read the first it might shed a little light that i aint a Wako nutter. Actually your wisdom i wanted to tap into. Think about it, see what you think. Dont want everybody reading as it might sound embarrassing to my gun toting homies. Do ya feel me) did i get that right.)

[@stevengreen4316]

Am i allowed to ask questions or not. Genuine ones.

[@wortheffort]

@@stevengreen4316 ask away.

[@LyneisFilm]

Nice job with the welding. Here is slightly different approach. Squirrel Raids Bird Feeder - Cyclotron Physicist Builds a Squirrel Cafe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2GvppifitCVb8U

[@TheMxxpower]

You can accomplish the same thing with a shepard's hook, but then theres no reason to grind or weld anything.

[@mauserkk98]

Give it a few days ,they will try to get a free meal they an't stupid .

[@garyhubley]

You've obviously never watched Mark Rober's squirrel videos. Good luck.

[@rebeckakaliclark]

Put some cayenne in your bird food

[@stevengreen4316]

Guessing youd rather not hear. That is understandable it was your school & i missed the guys name. Leave you be.

[@wortheffort]

I have no clue what your talking about.

[@stevengreen4316]

@@wortheffort Sorry my fault. Alot gets lost in way things are written without facial or tones and mean comoletely different things. Long story short i was watching some unknown guy talking of the loss of the school & wondered if he had played a hand in this. I have no idea of when video was shot what actually he was going on about. He mentioned donation and friend & i willing to do same. But, i thought the school had closed years ago. If not, my partner is editor of a very influentual magazine in London. It aint woodwork but youd be surprised who it reaches. Thought if you were making a go of it again & i could offer help this side of the pond, just hollow. But as usual. I think i got everything tits up as didnt get to finish watching the video cause the dibble nicked me for watching while driving. Sorry once again for wasting your time. Think my mum was right, there must of been some mix uo in the hosoital when she got passed me.

[@bwrightaway2877]

Little tree rats chewed thru my bucket of bird seed today. Didn't bother me to much but my dog took it as a personal attack to his ego. Anyone know a good dog psychologist? Lol j/k

[@billbrown6526]

Instead of buying 4k+ of tools, just let the F#@+ing squirrels have the f$×@%ing seeds.... daymn dude

[@wortheffort]

So you’re saying learning and practice are not worth it? You’re on the wrong channel “dude”.

[@TheMxxpower]

@@wortheffort I think the point was, almost no one on a woodworking channel has the tools or money to weld a bird pole from $100 worth of steel pipe.

[@mmn373]

Extremely rude to do this to squirrels. Why be such a complete jerk? Shame on you!