How to make a cat tree

If you have a cat, you know, if not give them something to scratch and sleep, you'll be presented with claws can sofas and cat hair on furniture. Create a tree cat solves these problems and more. Building a cat tree is a fun and meaningful project that all animal lovers can choose to do. Cats seem to love the trees in the cat - make a gift to enjoy, while they can help themselves.

To create a scraper with 4 catsRoosting areas here are the materials that are needed.

Hardware

Cat perches -22 "Length 12" diameter tubes have length 3, is curved cuts

Cat Posts branches of the measure 4-5 cm in diameter, with bark intact. They must be made 3 classes and each couple has found is 4 feet 6 inches, 2 feet 9 inches and 9 inches Measure

Scratching supported, you need three 19-cm-long branches about 2 inchesDiameter for the locking positions in a cat perches. 2 other classes of about 13 cm long and 2 cm in diameter to anchor the cat to support the post.

Support Shelf Perch 19 "x13" section is the use of plywood between the uprights for stabilization.

Base -2 'x2' sections of 3 / 4 "plywood cons. Two sections of plywood needed. Hardware-12 and washers (1 / 4" x 3-1/2 ") was the bolt and at least 20 -24 ( 1 "-1 / 2") wood screws.-4 cells andSquare of fabric 26 "square of fabric, 34" and eyelashes permanent with the material.

Several wood glue or carpenter, and about 3 cm long nails

Tools-hammer, drill, screwdriver, stapler, Staples standard, some collars of wood, a tape measure and pencil markings.

Step by step to build your cat tree

Assembly for examination:

1. Drill a few holes in the bottom of the branch of an entity.

2.Providing support in the area between the upper parts of two bodies, with some nails.

Assembly for the base:

1. The creation of a base of 2 plywood enclosure with wood glue.

2. Wait 24 hours for the wood glue to dry and then drill three holes on opposite sides of the base. The holes should be located approximately 2 cm from the edge of plywood.

3. Select the fields that are linked to the Directorate General of contributions by drawing a circle 1 inchOffset from the edge. It should be the same size as the end of a post office. Repeat the pattern in each of the 4 corners and add a circle halfway between each pair of corner.

4. With a pencil where the holes in each circle.

5. Sinks with a 1 "drill will ensure that the best material far enough in the woods, not to damage the pavement.

6. Cover the top of the base of 34 "seat fabric and stapled toEquipment under the plywood.

Post and instructions for basic installation:

1. Use the screws "3-1/2 lag and field station. With a screw and washer, attach the 9" post assembly on the base. Connect the 2'-9 "Assembly in the middle, and 4'-6" retrofitting. This creates a ramp for your cats.

2. Leave a few screws loose.

Cat glass shelf support pole:

1. Placecat in the tree upright. Pinch the 13 "branch between each pair of senior posts and news.

2. Then you need the 13 "x19" shelf perch cat plywood for the seats so it does not flicker.

3. Now, take the platform to help you put the 2 inches permanently with wood screws first braces.

4. Use 3 screws on each side of the pole on the set of 2 inches to add support ..

5. Now you can tightenall the remaining screws ..

Bring perches remaining:

1. Cut the 12 "diameter pipe 3 curves in longitudinal sections, each 22" long.

2. Put each item on the final assembly. Use 2 screws to secure the tubes are for each position.

3. The coverage of the curved section of pipe with a permanent hair and 24 "from lobes. Use pliers to secure the fabric on the underside of the seat post. Cover the cat perched on the same shelfWay.

Now you have configured your scratching post. The use of twigs with the bark still attached is an environmental act and be dependent on continued use of sisal rope and wood.