This is a great option if you need a place for your pet when you re away or sleeping but live in a smaller home.
Build your own dog crate end table.
The dog crate could double as an end table.
Tapered legs purchased off etsy round metal stair balusters.
Do you want to build it yourself.
We have diy plans available or can build one for you.
This isn t a hard build just time consuming.
Finish the crate with a coating of shellac to bring out the grain of the wood.
If you weren t wanting to use these as a dog crate you could leave this large cabinet underneath for storing large items or use a shelf pin jig and drill holes to add pins for adjustable shelves to make the most of your storage space.
Then have your dog sit and measure the distance between the floor and the tippy top of his ears.
In this video i am building a dog crate made from construction lumber 2x4 s and rebar.
There are easy to follow plans to help you with the build and by the looks of her pups it must be an amazing space to cozy up inside and sleep.
Building the dog crate.
In order to make sure that the gaps around the door stays at the desired 1 8 you should place a spacer between the door and the entrance.
Add shelf to dog crate end table.
In the end it looks a l.
Feb 4 2018 our puppy s house was an eyesore.
Sand the crate with fine grit sandpaper.
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You can get a good idea of the proper crate length by measuring the distance between the base of your dog s tail and the tip of his nose and then adding 2 to 4 inches to the total.
Ana white has done it again.
Here are the other materials i used to build this crate.
This project is great for intermediate woodworkers wanting to invest in a sturdy crate for their four legged friends.
Then you can add trim along the base to really finish off the look of your cute dog crate end table.
Place the plastic tray inside and add a cushion to help your pooch stay cozy.
Drill pilot holes and attach the latch using a screwdriver and the fasteners provided.
So i decided i would build a removable wooden cover for her metal dog crate so it could take the place of an end table.
Ana white offers plans for building a straightforward dog crate from a few pieces of plywood and lumber.
She created a large wooden dog crate which has a flat surface.
The final product can easily be painted or stained to match any existing décor.
I started by cutting the bottom and back pieces to size from the sheet of plywood.