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A gabled open-platform bird feeder from one cedar fence picket — six cuts, glue, and brads. The beginner project that ends up in everyone's yard by spring.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gable walls Top cut to a center peak with 45° angles both sides. | 2 | 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 7 3/4" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Floor | 1 | 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 7" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Shorter roof panel Rip 1/2" off one edge — the narrower panel tucks under the wider one at the peak. | 1 | 1/2" × 5" × 10" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Longer roof panel | 1 | 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 10" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Side rails Measure and cut to fit your assembled feeder, then rip into 1-1/2" strips. | 2 | 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 8" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72" (Cedar) Dog-eared is fine — the eared end becomes offcut. Nominal 1/2" thick; the plan absorbs the variation. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue, rated for oily woods Cedar's oils defeat ordinary glue — the rating matters. | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Finish nails or brads, 1-1/4" Small exterior screws work too. | 30 each | ☐ |
| Eye hook For hanging from the roof peak. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.