![]() The squirrels repeatedly crawled up inside it and got stuck, and the raccoons simply couldn’t reach around it.īy the end of the first week, the baffle had some scratches, where it appears that a squirrel tried a mad leap and ended up sliding down the outside of the baffle. The first days provided some enjoyment as squirrels and raccoons made determined attempts to get climb over the baffle. How To Build The Baffle Step 1: Drill Hole Step 2: Fit End Cap Step 3: Drill Pilot Holes Step 4: Attach Screws Step 5: Slip Baffle Over Pole Step 6. This baffle really works – the feeders featured in the photos have been consistently raid-free since installing it. Slip the baffle back down so that it rests on the hose clamp, and you’re done!įinished squirrel and raccoon baffle installed on bird feeder pole. Using the screwdriver, attach the hose clamp to the feeder pole at your mark. ![]() Mark the pole at the top of the baffle, and raise the baffle out of the way. The top of the baffle should be about 4’ to 5’ off the ground. With the baffle pointed down like a bell, slip the feeder pole through the hole in the center. Tighten the sheet metal screws to hold the end cap and stovepipe together. Lay the baffle carefully on its side, and drill pilot holes through the sides of the end cap, making sure the holes goes through both end cap and stovepipe. Hook the stovepipe together, and fit it snugly inside the end cap. ![]() If your pole is square, you may want to opt for drilling a small pilot hole, then using a saber saw or metal shears to cut the required shape. ![]() Using the drill bit or hole saw, carefully drill a hole in the center of the end cap (see How to Find the Center of a Circle). Don’t hold it with your hands as the drill bit can easily slip and cut you. Step 1: Drill HoleĬlamp the end cap firmly in a vise, or hold it with pliers. ![]()
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