DIY Bird Feeder

I saw this initially on "pinterest" and edited it a little. I bought the bowl and plate from "Big Lots" for $1.75 each. I drilled a whole in the middle of the bowl and plate. Then after some trial and error, I decided on something free and all natural, a stick. But first, I cut three 1/2 in thick "dials" the size can vary. I used these for stability. One on the top and two, one on either side, of the bottom. I then drilled holes in the middle of all of the "dials".
I found a stick that was study, and an appropriate size for the bird feeder. I drilled holes in the top and the bottom to ensure that it would not splinter and break once I put the screws in.
I placed a "dial" on the top and bottom of the bowl, screwed in a two inch screw just enough to hold them in place. I then lined up the stick and held firmly and drilled in slow-to-medium speed until I reached the end of the screw and sped it up to secure everything in place.

Now, I did the same for the top of the bird feeder, aka the plate. A dial on the top of the plate. If you feel that extra support is needed dials can be place on either side of the plate. Just repeat the same steps above, but just before you secure the screw completely, add a string for hanging.