Sorry Ross, I love nature and have a propensity against cats that kill wildlife (only the killers, my ban at LJ), but if birds crap on all your surroundings (they always get trapped for hours in my "enclosed" up spa area) and live rent free in my eaves, keeping me awake at nights in Spring, I won't endorse a feeder.... However, I will admire your construction and presentation.

Thanks for your detailed post.

If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD