DIY Picnic Table Bird Feeder Kit: What Is in the Box
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The SparkJump picnic table bird feeder kit is a wood build that you assemble yourself. It comes with a coated metal seed grating, screws, rope, a ring, a paint set and a hand tool. This guide covers what the listing includes, how big the finished feeder is, the seed types the listing names, and where the listing disagrees with itself. It also explains why this guide does not give a wire mesh build. Each figure below comes from the listing data in the draft, and the places where the listing disagrees with itself are marked.
Quick answer
The kit is a freestanding picnic table feeder for ages 6 and up, with wood parts and a coated metal seed grating. The finished feeder measures 23 by 17 by 12.2 inches and weighs 1.2 kg, about 2.6 pounds. The listing’s target-species field says squirrel, while its bullets describe finches, sparrows, chickadees and squirrels. If you want a feeder aimed mainly at birds, check the current listing before you buy.
What is in the box
- Wood: FSC-certified New Zealand pine, per the bullets
- Seed grating: Coated metal
- Hardware: Screws, rope and a ring
- Finish: A paint set
- Tools: An easy-grip hand tool, and glue, per the included-components field
The listing does not give the number of pieces, the assembly time or the number of paint colors in the set.
Size, weight and placement
The listing gives the finished size as 23 inches long, 17 inches wide and 12.2 inches high, and the weight as 1.2 kg. Its mounting type is freestanding. The bullets say to set the finished feeder on a deck, a garden post or a picnic table. The listing also tags the kit as lightweight and portable.
The listing does not give a seed capacity, so measure the amount you plan to fill before you assume it fits.
Seed types the listing names
The bullets list black oil sunflower seeds, nyjer seeds, suet pellets and squirrel-friendly seed blends. They say these attract different species through the year. The listing does not say which seed works best on the grating, and it does not describe how the seed holds up in rain.
Birds or squirrels
The listing does not agree with itself on the target animal. The target-species field reads squirrel. The bullets describe a feeder that welcomes finches, sparrows, chickadees and friendly squirrels, and one bullet mentions squirrel-friendly seed. The recommended uses field lists indoor, kids ages 6 and up, and outdoor.
If your goal is birds, read the current target-species field and the bullets on the live page before you order, and plan your seed choice around that. For squirrel-proof options, see the freestanding squirrel-proof bird feeder guide and the DIY squirrel baffle guide.
Product card
Picnic Table Bird Feeder Kit, DIY Woodworking Project for Kids and Families
Listing details:
- Brand: SparkJump; model PTFWK08
- Size: 23 by 17 by 12.2 inches
- Weight: 1.2 kg
- Mounting: Freestanding
- Age: 6 and up
- Materials: Wood, with a coated metal seed grating
- Included: Glue, paints, screws, tools, rope, ring and a hand tool
Best for: A family woodworking project with a finished feeder for a deck, garden post or picnic table.
Skip if: You need a feeder aimed only at birds, or you need a stated assembly time or seed capacity.
Picnic Table Bird Feeder Kit, DIY Woodworking Project (ASIN B0DX3D1GR9) (affiliate link)
Why this guide does not give a wire mesh build
The 304 stainless steel mesh sheets in this set are flat sheets. Their listings give the sheet size, the mesh count and the material. One listing names bird feeder screen as a use. Neither listing gives a feeder design, a feeding opening, a seed capacity, a fastener or a hanging method. A closed tube cut from a screen sheet has no feeding opening, and the listings do not describe one. For that reason this guide does not give a mesh tube build, and it does not describe one as a working feeder.
Open questions before you buy
- Target animal: The target-species field says squirrel, and the bullets describe birds.
- Assembly time: Not stated.
- Seed capacity: Not stated.
- Paint: The listing says a paint set is included, but it does not list the colors or the coat count.
- Wood finish: The listing does not describe a sealant. It lists the feeder as an outdoor item, but it does not say how the wood holds up in rain.
Worked example: footprint and height of the finished feeder
The finished feeder is 23 inches long and 17 inches wide, so multiplying 23 by 17 gives 391 square inches of base, or about 2.7 square feet. The listing gives a height of 12.2 inches, which is about 1 foot when divided by 12. Those two figures, together with the 1.2 kg weight, are the numbers to check against the deck or garden post where the feeder will stand.
Safety
The kit is listed for ages 6 and up. The listing does not say whether an adult should supervise the build, so decide that for your family. Check the grating and the joints before you hang or place the feeder outside.
FAQ
Is the SparkJump kit a wire mesh feeder?
No. It is a wooden picnic table feeder with a coated metal seed grating.
Who is the kit for?
The listing names kids ages 6 and up and families, and describes it as a family outdoor project.
Does the kit include paint?
Yes. The listing includes a paint set. It does not list the colors.
How much does the finished feeder weigh?
The listing gives 1.2 kg, about 2.6 pounds.
Which seeds does it name?
Black oil sunflower seeds, nyjer seeds, suet pellets and squirrel-friendly seed blends.
Bottom line
The SparkJump picnic table kit is a complete wood feeder kit with a coated metal seed grating, a paint set and hardware. The listing gives a size, a weight and a seed list, but its target-species field says squirrel while its bullets describe birds. Check that field before you buy, and plan for the unstated assembly time and seed capacity.
