Lantern Birdfeeder Wood Plan(F)

Make this handy bird feeder out of a common quart jar. Full-size pattern gives complete cutting, painting and assembly instructions. (11" tall)

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DIMENSION:
8" dia. x 11" tall

WOOD:
Select #1 grade pine. If you don't mind the look of knots in your project use a lower cost #2 grade of lumber.
One 1X8 x 12" long
2X6 x 12" long
One 12" x 24" piece of 1/2" plywood, exterior grade good one or two sides, preferably 5-ply for better stability.

SAW:
Hand held sabre saw with smooth cutting non-chipping blade

PAINT:
White water based primer (#PRIMQT) for a base coat and the following colors of acrylic paint or exterior semi-gloss enamel:
2098-Tomato Spice

SEALER:
High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer for outdoor protection (#POLYQT)

OTHER SUPPLIES:
Mason Jar ?Çô One 6-3/4" tall, quart size
Bracket ?Çô One aluminium pop can