Building Small Gravity Feeder

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Are there any mistakes I should try and avoid?

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need to drill material to catch the feed at the bottom

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How well do they work?

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very well

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How's the best way to attach them to the tree?

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ratchet strap

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How long should I expect the feed to last with 10-12 deer coming 3-4 times a week?

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week, maximum, unless your pipe is 20 ft tall

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Are there any mistakes I should try and avoid?

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frick those mother fricking black bears. they will carry it around like a dog bone

Coons will empty it in 2 days

I have a red neck feeder from Basspro and a homemade feeder made from 6" pvc. I get much better pics of deer around the homemade feeder. True, raccoons are a problem. At the top, put a cap with screw top. At bottom, put an end cap with a 45 degree opening facing up. Attach to tree with rope or bungee cord. Holds about 20 pounds. My feed lasts about 10 days. I also get good bobcat and coyote pics around it. But lots of raccoons. But the deer pics make it worthwhile.

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SeaPickle

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Ok I see you used a Y verse a 90. What was the reasoning behind that?

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1 - 6" cap
6" pipe
1- 6" tee
1 - rachet strap

Was simple and effective . Either make a couple or make you pipe longer to feed the deer for an extended amount of time.

I make mine out of 4" PVC with the Y fitting.
I use a PVC cap on the bottom and drill a few holes for drainage.
I think they are about 5 feet long.
2 of my feeders will hold about 50 lbs of corn and they last 7-10 days.
The hogs don't seem to get into mine too much with the Y fitting and ratchet strapped to the tree.