Best Cat Scratching Post
Cat Furniture - Make your own Cat Scratching post
Cats need to scratch. That's their way of exercising the toes and the removal of pods old claw. Other than that, just feels good. You can buy a cat scratching post, make your own, or see your sofa destroyed. furniture the cat does not have to be complex or difficult. It must be stable, however. Come to think of a cat scratching post base. There are only three components, a base, a seat and a lid. We'll look at each one.
The base. A cat scratching post should be stable. A stand overturning when in use can be frightening your cat away, often never to return. The base must be at least 16 "by 16" square and cut 3 / 4 "plywood or particle board. The base can be painted, covered with cut pile carpets, or covered with fabric. Carpet will hold up better and, if remains of his house, match your decor. Carpet cut pile, does not stick your cat's claws as the shag or loop. The best and easiest to make a base is to paint the edge of the board and hot melt glue the carpet to the surface. Fast, easy, neat. Make the first base.
The post. The scratching post itself is made of two 2x4s nailed together. The average pole height should be longer than your cat is tall (stretched out). Cats like to stretch when scratching. Most commercial cat scratching posts 26 "to 30" tall. The nails of his 2x4 along and cut both ends square. You shall comply with the post of ΒΌ ", not oiled, sisal rope. This cable type sold in hardware stores or home centers. To determine the amount of rope you need you can figure about five feet for every inch high charge. For example a 30 "scratching post would need 5 x 30, or 150 '. Sisal is the best cat scratching is very cheap medium. Finally drill the first place a hole a quarter inch on inch deep in any place near the bottom edge of the pole and the top edge. These are where the rope is anchored. Secure the post to the top of the carpeted base with four screws 3 "long deck. Tightly screw right through the carpet. Squirt some hot glue into the hole you drilled and insert the end of the rope. Now it's just a matter of adjusting the rope around the post. You should be wrapped tightly. After ten or twelve laps while maintaining the tension, use a hammer to the shelters together. If you skip this step your cat will eventually compress the wraps when you use the office and have a vacuum the top. Upon reaching the summit, use hot glue to secure the back end of the rope into the hole previously drilled.
The top. The most this principle is simple cat furniture only a wooden lid that keeps the rope from slipping off. You can buy caps decorative fence post sales centers or simply cut a piece of wood about 4 "x 4.5". Just nail or screw the lid in place. If you love your cat I could give him a cat perch to make a box timber with inside dimensions 14 "x 14" x 3 ". Screw the box to the post with three screws on the deck" and another piece of thermoplastic carpet in place. If you spray the post with catnip extract your cat will go crazy for their new role.
Depending on what you have to buy this project, probably be completed for $ 30 or less.
BOM.
carpet scrap, at least 16 "x 16". hair cut is the best.
Plywood, 16 "x 16".
Two 2x4 between 26 "and 30"
sisal rope, about 150.
Wood top cap, 4 "x 4.5"
Deck screws, 3 "
About the Author
Bob Hampel has owned contented cats for 35 years. He has built a number of cat furniture items that have put him in good standing within the feline community. He currently owns http://www.katsrule.com
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