How to make a squirrel picnic table

This post may contain affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a qualifying purchase. Apparently, squirrel picnic tables are popular right now. I had no idea until my sister introduced me to the concept. When I saw one, I thought it was the cutest thing!

DIY , Furniture , Outdoor. Looking for a fun DIY project to start building your skills? Try out making this DIY picnic table for squirrels. You can enjoy the building and learning process while not stressing out about things being perfect — the squirrels will not mind any imperfections. I came across this cuteness of squirrels eating on picnic tables on Facebook and I had no idea that squirrel picnic tables were a thing.

How to make a squirrel picnic table

Squirrels deserve to dine in style. Here's how to make a super simple scrap wood picnic table squirrel feeder. Mount it to a tree or a fence and enjoy watching the squirrels snack all day long. Be sure to check out my blog post for printable PDF plans with all the details! Apply your desired finish. Since this will go outside, you will need an outdoor grade stain or sealant unless you used outdoor wood. Your choice is something like treated lumber, cedar, or to seal with an outdoor sealant. Otherwise, it will rot in the elements. Drill directly through the back connector piece into your tree or fence. Select a spot that you can easily see from your window! Top with your favorite squirrel or bird treats.

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I love it soooo much! If you ever decided you wanted to make some to sell, I will be your first buyer!! Jill Borst. Hi there Jill! I'd be willing to make one for you--I don't usually sell crafts because when I ask myself how much my time is worth spending on them, I tend to be expensive ; But if you're serious, send me an email and maybe we can work it out!

I love it soooo much! If you ever decided you wanted to make some to sell, I will be your first buyer!! Jill Borst. Hi there Jill! I'd be willing to make one for you--I don't usually sell crafts because when I ask myself how much my time is worth spending on them, I tend to be expensive ; But if you're serious, send me an email and maybe we can work it out! Great plans.

How to make a squirrel picnic table

Have you seen the tiny squirrel picnic table going viral on Facebook? We saw it, had a great laugh, and then immediately jumped in the garage to build our own! When people are isolated, they can get a little creative. Hence, the birth of the squirrel picnic table. A squirrel picnic table is exactly that — a tiny squirrel-sized picnic table for the squirrels.

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I used what I had on hand. I'll report back on how they went. Facebook Twitter. Subscribe to my free newsletter! Unknown December 03, You can enjoy the building and learning process while not stressing out about things being perfect — the squirrels will not mind any imperfections. It took a couple of tries but the squirrels of Griffith Park finally came out of the woodwork. Materials Wood Products 1 Board , 1x3 , 96". Thank you. So, I made a jig! I had a bunch of scrap wood that it turned out were exactly the sizes you listed on your feeder plans. So I guess it is fate that I make one!

This post may contain affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a qualifying purchase. Apparently, squirrel picnic tables are popular right now. I had no idea until my sister introduced me to the concept.

Hopefully that helps :. Buy a pre-made squirrel picnic table on Etsy! The first visitor was a black bird. It will protect the table from the elements making it last longer. I turned this whole post into a PDF, and included a link at the bottom of the post. Now I had all the parts that I needed to put together my picnic table. Unknown July 28, Newer Post Older Post Home. I hope I explained it good enough, and keep up the good work. Assembly of each table took 20 minutes with it. I didn't even think of that when I published it!