Heavy-Duty A-Frame Bird Feeder (Cut-Ready DXF)
Design & Table-Friendly Breakdown:
Multi-Piece Shell Construction: The main shell is broken into separate flat sections to fit standard plasma cutting beds (such as 3x4 tables).
Bending Relief Cuts: Main wrap/roof and base plates feature bend relief lines for easy, accurate hand or brake bending.
Modular Assembly: Base, side, and main body panels weld together cleanly at the joints.
Included in Download:
Complete DXF cutting file.
Customizable back plate template (includes "CUSTOM TEXT OR ART" area for personalized names).
Bill of Materials (BOM) & Materials Needed:
Sheet Metal: 14 Ga Mild Steel (recommended).
Center T-Brace Support: 1/2" Square Tubing
Vertical Post: 23.5''
Horizontal Cross-Brace: 18''
Finish: Rust oleum hammered texture or whatever you prefer.
Fabrication & Assembly Steps:
Cut: Cut all DXF flat patterns.
Bend: Form the flat rectangle piece at the cut relief lines, bending the base lip and side up into shape.
Weld Frame: Weld the separate side panel to complete the outer shell body.
Weld T-Brace: Fabricate the 1/2" square tube "T" brace ($23.5'' \times 18''$) and weld it in the center between the front and back panels to lock in frame rigidity and prevent sway
By Brian