Feeder from scrap

[Big Al]

It's been a busy couple of months getting ready for first deer lease in 13 years.
My wife has always told me it's easier to buy than build it, but I find joy in building things. Feeder is a electrical pedestal box given to me and frame is scrap steel. Took me a Sunday to fabricate. Still need to mount the feeder unit.

[Big Al]

Sorry no photos during the build.

[jkelbe]

If you have pigs, I bet they knock it over unless you steak it down. Maybe they just move it around instead of knocking it over, but I would steak it down to be safe.

Always fun turning junk into treasure. Not a bad idea.

[bowhuntz]

creative!

[jkelbe]

Dang, sorry to keep thinking of bad things, but just trying to help you trouble shoot. I bet the coons will climb up those poles no problem and get their hands on that feeder unit. Installing a cage around the unit will help protect it. Hopefully that box up top is medal too.

[Big Al]

Bases are 4ft wide and but had plans on staking it down with T-post.
Darn hogs will knock over a truck if they can! LOL

[Big Al]

Box up top is gray powder coated galvanized 1/8 steel.

[SwampRabbit]

I like it! I wish I had more feeders with the integrated ladder. Makes filling them easier!

And I don't see how hogs are going to bust this one up any more than a tripod feeder.

[ajm2nac]

like it!

[32redfish]

Great job!!

[Texas Tomcat]

Looks good!

[cam6467]

I guess it could be called a "green" feeder! Good work.

[rivercityjeff]

The price was right and it will do the job!

[tx07]

Got to do what you got to do. It looks good enough to get the job done.
And you saved some money.

[Booner Sooner]

Looks good. Can you get s closeup of the spinner/ motor?