Steps
STEP 1
Measure out (2) 5-1/2" x 5-1/2", (1) 5-1/2"x 7," (1) 5-1/2" x 6-1/4," and (2) 1-3/4" x 5-1/2" on the wood.
Tools
![Measuring wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/107ab904e5ab4bd1b3e76e7645e0d1dc.png)
STEP 2
Cut all of the pieces of wood to size. Then stack the two 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" pieces, clamp together, and cut one side on a 45 degree angle.
Tools
![Cutting wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/99069f5d3a944e51833ff3c3658c46a6.png)
STEP 3
Sand all of the wood pieces in preparation to stain the wood.
Tools
![Sanding the wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/7f9edb5f13d54b42910762b7b703067c.png)
STEP 4
Apply stain to all of the pieces of wood and allow time to dry.
Materials
![Applying stain](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/fc97c11512084e29b9ee03ac4b5d9c0f.png)
STEP 5
The 5-1/2" x 7" piece will attach to the 5-1/2" x 6-1/4" piece to create the pitched roof. The 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" pieces will be the sides, with the 1-3/4" x 5-1/2" going in between the two side pieces to create a front and back on the feeder.
Tools
![Nailing the wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/c7c6f6fc52d8499080897e854d07b3a1.png)
STEP 6
Cut the mesh to the size of the base of the bird feeder.
Tools
Materials
![Cutting the mesh](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/b20b93b11e174b88a4212ce0e6cd1fa7.png)
STEP 7
Staple the mesh to the bottom of the bird feeder on each corner.
Tools
Materials
![Stapling the mesh](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/59aac2d07006491aa3c5569c1879b33e.png)
STEP 8
Fill the bottom of the bird feeder with as much bird seed as desired.
![Pouring bird seed](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/7d8518cb7c1142b9abd00d8517ce9580.png)