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Not a great project but, it has some good features for cat lovers and such. A lady who takes stray cats in and other pets wanted a place to give them a little fresh air without letting them out. ( Not llke my neighbors who let their cats use my garden as a litter box). Made out of redwood and chicken wire the little dog door allows the cats out from the bedroom. An access door to clean the place, a shingled roof should do the trick.
-- bobdurnell, Santa Ana California.





























15 comments so far
lew
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posted 534 days ago
Great Idea and keeps the little fur-persons safe!
Lew
Randy Sharp
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posted 534 days ago
You’re too modest Bob. A great looking project and super idea.
-- Randy, Tupelo, MS ~ May I become more like the Master Carpenter every day.
Scott Bryan
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posted 534 days ago
Bob,
This is a nice project. Cats need places to climb and love being outdoors. This is just the ticket for them to get outside and be able to climb.
Well done.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Splinters
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posted 534 days ago
This is a great idea…I had a neighbor once who did the same thing out a back wall of the house into a large screened in area…his purpose was also to give the cats some outside time but remain safe from the predators we have here in these north woods.. nice job!
-- Splinters - Living and Loving life in the Rockies - http://www.splinterswoodworks.com/ - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5220040
Big_Bob
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posted 534 days ago
Bob:
You say that this “Not a great project”. You are wrong it is a great project because it fills a need! It is simple and always remember Achem’s Razor “The simplest solution is usually the best”. I will bet that cat lover thinks it is a great project.
-- Bob Clark, Tool Collector and Sawdust Maker
GaryK
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posted 534 days ago
That’s a great project. I used to have something like that for my ferret.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
CharlieM1958
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posted 534 days ago
Fantastic idea….it’s the best of both worlds. They get to go outside without being able to wander off.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
RipSawRon
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posted 534 days ago
Why did you go and do that? Now MY cats want one. “Meow….that is so cool, build us one like it dad..meow”.
Cool project, it looks super!
Ron
Napaman
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posted 534 days ago
cool…i am sure they love getting out for a while…
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
Roz
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posted 533 days ago
Great Bob! I agree with these guys, you don’t give yourself enough credit. This a a great example of the functional application of the craftsmanship and creativity. I may have to do this for my wife’s favorite person….. our cat.
-- Terry Roswell, L.A. (Lower Alabama) "Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans."
rtb
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posted 533 days ago
One of our cats was sitting on the desk and saw this. By tommorrow they will all be staging a protest to get one (each) of thier own.
-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "
rico
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posted 533 days ago
good job bro, maybe you should carpet the plywood wall? cat-scratch fever.
-- Rico Durnell Woodworker
jockmike2
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Good thought for the lady or was it for the cats? I forgot who you did this for. mike
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
ND2ELK
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posted 533 days ago
Great idea for the cats. I am sure our cat would really enjoy something like this. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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CelticDreamer
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posted 533 days ago
Bob, that was a great idea! I agree that maybe the plywood should be carpeted, and since my wife is looking over my shoulder, yes dear, I’ll see what I can do…...
-- last night I played a blank tape at full volume - the mime next door went nuts!