New Feeder

[Wassman]

This weekend I replaced one of my small feeder with a larger one. The old one was a POS and only held 150lbs of corn, plus the coons treated the thing like a jungle gym. I was always fixing things they messed up.

So I built a coons, bird, squirrel, and storm proof feeder. First I used 1/4 thick angle iron that I acquired for free, in all it was about $400 worth of steel. Then the 55 gal drum was also free from a friend. The only thing I had to buy was feeder feet, varmint cage, winch, pulleys, and chain. In all I spent $100 out of my pocket.

I welded it up over a couple weekends and it turned out really good. In don't see this thing being knock over any time soon. The bottom of the spinner is at 7 foot and in total it is about 13 foot tall. It seems whenever I build something I go big, I guess it comes from donit right the first time.

Next I have to rebuild a blind that has seen better days. In fact I had to kill a vulcher that took up residence in this old blind. Now the thing needs to air out before I even take a hammer to it.

Anyways here is a pic of the feeder. I have nicknamed it derrick feeder because it looks like a oil derrick.

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[Chopperdrvr]

Dang Wass! Serious overkill, but you won't have to replace that thing for a long long time. Nice job.

 

[TEXASLAWMAN]

In two weeks he will post a pic of a raccoon inside the cage!

 

[BigRedDog]

My request is to put measurement markings on the legs every six inches up to four feet.

I think that if everyone did this we would get better data from game camera photos.

Wouldn't take very long or cost very much. If you do, I will buy lunch.

 

[Wassman]

Overkill yes, you should see one of my blinds. It has captains chairs from a caravan in it and they swivel.

If a coon can break into this cage he deserves all the corn he can eat. Still doesn't get him a pardon from a firing line though.

Measurements on feeder legs is a great idea. Just a can of orange spray paint should do the trick.

 

[TEXASLAWMAN]

Reflective tape!

 

[FrankT]

Damn that is a killer feeder, I guess you are also not planning on moving it very soon! great job and the price was right! I like the reflective tape, going to get some for mine...Thanks!

 

[BigRedDog]

OK cool, pics then when twin peaks opens near the range I am buying.

 

[Wassman]

Actually frank I designed it so it would break down into 6 pieces, pieces small enough to be transported in the back of a truck, and assembled by one person. I put this one up by myself and the truck did the heavy lifting. But yes it will be staying here for sometime. I have great deer hitting this spot all the time. I took a 9pt cull buck from here last season, but been eyeing this pretty 8pt, I am hoping he looks just as nice or better next season.

Lunch is on BD

 

[FrankT]

Well done Pardner! I also use office chairs that roll and spin in my shooting houses...love them!

 

[rob072770]

The next thing I will here is that you have AC in your blinds. Which you need to hunt in FL or TX heat.

 

[FrankT]

I have fans and Direct TV

 

[Ratdog68]

Good looking feeder there Kemosabe.

 

[theblakester]

Looks well built and really durable. How bout a blind with a mini fridge and a recliner to go with that direcTV.