How to KEEP Squirrels Off Bird Feeders | Build a Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

Описание: If you're fed up with Squirrels and Raccoons raiding your bird feeders, this video is for you! I will show you how to build a Classy Lighthouse inspired, HUMANE, Squirrel and Raccoon PROOF Bird feeding station.

NO VASELINE or SLINKIES REQUIRED 🐿️

** UPDATE **
I would cut the post and the column to be 6 inches longer if you have feeders that hang, just to be safe. I've had one squirrel that was able to run up to the column jump as high as it could onto it then jump up to a hanging feeder which he then used to climb up. Other than that one squirrel, I haven't had any issues and it's saved me a bunch of money in bird seed!

MATERIALS LIST:
• 4"x 4"x 8' Wooden Post
• 8” x 8' Tapered Fiberglass Porch Column
• Two 3/4" x 42" Steel Pipes
• Four 3/4" Steel Ends Caps (or Plastic)
• EZ-Spike
• Post Rot Protector Sleeve (Optional)
• Solar Lamp
• 7" Black Plastic Bowl
• 4" x 4" Post Mold
• Black JB Weld Plastic Bonder
• Wood Glue
• Black Electrical Tape
• One Can of Black Spray Paint/Primer (Semigloss)
• 2 Cans of White Spray Paint/Primer (Satin)
• Four 3" Wood Screws
• 2-1/2" Black Wood Screw
• 1/4" Black Washer
• Black Zip Ties

TOOLS LIST:
• Miter Block
• Handsaw
• Dremel (with EZ Lock Cutting Disc)
• Electric Drill
• 1/4" Drill Bit
• 1-1/8" Spade Drill Bit
• Orbital Sander (Optional)
• 60 Grit Sandpaper
• Hand File
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Ratchet with 1/2" Bit
• Adjustable Wrench
• Measuring Tape
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Marker
• Shovel
• Hand Shovel
• Sledge Hammer (or a 15 lb. Metal Dumbbell)
• Post Hole Digger (Optional)
• Heat Gun (Optional)
• String
• 2 Garbage Bags
• Level
• 1/2” Wooden Dowel
• Tamper
• Safety Glasses
• Respirator
• Rag or Paper Towels
• Rubber Gloves
• Work Gloves



0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Measuring & Cutting Wood Post
1:17 - Measuring and Drilling Holes in Post
2:49 - Fixing Imperfections in Wood Post
3:21 - Prepping and Painting Steel Pipes and Post
4:28 - Applying Post Rot Protection Sleeve
6:19 - Measuring & Cutting Fiberglass Column
7:19 - Painting Post Molding & Column
8:02 - Making the Cap for the Column
9:23 - Removing Base from Solar Lamp
10:10 - Prepping the Ground for Installation
12:13 - Installing EZ-Spike and Post
13:30 - Prepping Ground for Column
14:40 - Installing Fiberglass Column
15:55 - Connecting Solar Lamp to Post Molding
16:25 - Installing Steel Pipes & Solar Lamp
17:48 - Finishing Touches
19:00 - The Evidence that it Works