Big Bird Bottle Feeder

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A brand new release of the wildly popular Soda Bottle Bird Feeder with a gigantic perch for massive birds is here! They will be flocking to this one in droves! If you are keen on frugal filament consumption and want to do your part to prevent global warming, choose the three-spoke version. It's strong enough for birds but quite flexible - kids might break it. The four-spoke and six-spoke versions are more robust. In this latest incarnation, the perch is lowered to the build plate and firmly attached to the base so you don't need to glue it on. This feeder accommodates birds with longer legs and torsos such as mature cardinals, snipes, and the elusive Dodo. Hang it with the Bottle Feeder Hook and the Treble Clef Hook. October 5, 2018 Update Added a version with grip, six spokes, and no drain holes. This was requested by a maker to feed water to his baby chicks. May 1, 2017 Update Added grip to feeder chute for easier removal from the bottle. Prevents breakage when tempted to torque it off by the wavy supports. Print Settings Printer: FlashForge Creator Pro Resolution: 0.15-0.20 mm Infill: 25%, 3+ shells Notes: This print measures about 145 mm in diameter, so you will need a moderately large build plate. Add a brim if necessary to stick the perch down onto the build plate. I use 8 perimeters and 0.32 mm offset which just touches the part - easy-peazy to remove with a hobby knife. The tan piece is printed from Hatchbox Wood PLA at 200 C. Check out the before and after photos - it sands to a lovely finish, looking like a cross between cardboard and bamboo. The white piece is printed from ABS at 232 C. Post-Printing For ABS, give it an acetone vapor bath for additional strength and to seal the layers against moisture and bird waste.