Sheet Metal Tree Baffle

Careful the metal edge will be very sharp don t make it too snug allow for tree growth so it can be enlarged later when it begins to fit too tightly.

Sheet metal tree baffle.

Measure the circumference of the tree trunk. Sheet metal is expensive and you may have to purchase it in a roll that s more than you need. Form a cone from a piece of sheet metal or smooth flexible plastic 2 feet high wrapping it around the tree so the cone flares at the bottom. Use thin easily flexible sheet metal such as 26 gauge that bends easily around trees.

The springs will ensure that the metal does not restrict the tree s growth. Think of the fancy beach resorts they have the collars on palm trees so rats and mice don t climb up the tree and fall on guests. The best baffle for trees is a 2 foot wide piece of sheet metal. You can make a conical tree guard with a large piece of sheet metal.

Don t hold it with your hands as the drill bit can easily slip and cut you. On dec 10 2018 wrap sheet metal around the trunk of the tree. Put on gloves and use tin snips to cut a circle in the center of the sheet metal making it large enough. A metal baffle is the most durable.

Baffle with hole cut in cap. The cone stays on the tree with wire strung through. 99 39 99 39. The metal should be placed around the tree so it begins at least 5 to 8 feet off the ground.

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. Cut the metal larger than the circumference of the trunk. Clamp the end cap firmly in a vise or hold it with pliers. Select a 2 foot wide roll 61 cm.

You can get three guards out of a 3x8 foot piece of metal see drawing below from zeleny s book then cut out circles. Cut a 3 foot square piece of 24 or 26 gauge galvanized sheet metal. Attach it to the tree with wire and springs. Your circle will be 18 from the center of the circle to the edge i e 36 in diameter when flat when formed into a cone the finished diameter will be less.

Textured black powder coated steel construction with steel coupler. Product title mosaic birds petite glass baffle dome m383 200 11. Woodlink 18 in. Wrap around squirrel baffle creates a rounded wall that blocks the squirrel raccoon or chipmunk from climbing up to the feeder.

Needs to be a collar of at least 2 wide and needs to be placed far up off the ground as squirrels can easily jump a good 6 if they want to.