Sunflower Birdfeeder/Bath Woodcraft Plans

This clever project looks like a cheerful sunflower, but actually serves as a bird bath or feeder! Easily made from our full-size pattern. (approx 30" tall x 22" in diameter)

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DESCRIPTION:
Sunflower Birdbath or Feeder

DIMENSION:
31" tall x 22" dia. (sunflower top)

WOOD:
One 4X4 x 28" long exterior lumber
One 24" x 48" piece of 1/2" thick exterior grade plywood, good one or two sides
One 24" x 24" piece of 3/4" thick exterior grade plywood, good one or two sides

HARDWARE:
Screws ?Çô Twenty #6 x 1-1/2" long, flat head
?á ?á ?á Sixteen #6 x 3/4" long, flat head

TOOLS:
Hand held sabre saw with smooth cutting non-chipping blade
Drill and 5/32" dia. drill bit
Screwdriver

SUPPLIES:
Transfer Paper (#CARB)
Pencil and clear tape
Sand paper ?Çô medium and fine grits
Wood filler ?Çô non-shrinking, fast drying for wood flaws
Paint brush ?Çô 3/4" and 1/4" wide
?á ?á ?á fine tipped detail brush
Wood glue ?Çô exterior

PAINT:
White water based primer (#PRIMQT) for a base coat and the following colors of acrylic paint or exterior semi-gloss enamel:
2010-Forest Green
2096-Dark Forest Green
2459-Crocus Yellow

Optional colors:
2531-Light Timberline
2030-Burnt Sienna

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

OTHER SUPPLIES:
Holder ?Çô 12" dia. drain tray for plastic or clay pot