Vintage Typewriter Carriage Seed Tray

Construct the main body from reclaimed oak to mirror the chassis of a 1920s typewriter. Use dark walnut stains to achieve a classic industrial aesthetic while ensuring the wood is weather-sealed.

Fashion the keys using small wooden pegs or dowels arranged in a grid, which serve as decorative perches for smaller songbirds. Ensure these pegs are rounded and sanded smooth to provide comfortable foot support.

Create the seed reservoir by carving a hollow space within the top 'carriage' section of the assembly. A thin, transparent acrylic cover protects the seeds from rain while allowing birds to see the feed levels.

Install a gravity-fed slot at the base of the carriage that releases seeds onto a slanted tray, mimicking the paper feed of a printer. This design ensures that seeds are replenished automatically as they are consumed.