It's not "tippy" at all for the tabby. But, since tabby cat isn't who uses it most, I lay it down instead of standing it up.
Looks like mine, same description, given or taken
It's not "tippy" at all for the tabby. But, since tabby cat isn't who uses it most, I lay it down instead of standing it up.
12x12 ends are a bit wobbly on carpet. Sturdy on a hard floor. I have carpet and since the couch was what was getting shredded, I wanted the post to be right beside the couch as an alternative (guarding the couch). I simply lifted up the front of the sofa and slid the edge of the 12x12 under the sofa leg.Wow that looks great! The rope looks so good. I’m not familiar with liquid nails, is that kinda like a hot glue gun, which I was thinking about using. And is the 12x12 large enogh to hold up the 3x3? Sturdy?
He loves it
That's sort of the point of the cardboard things, to get destroyed. Theory is that they are cheap enough to be somewhat disposable and replaced.Right? basscat must do some sort or carpentry or construction for a living.
I have seen those board, do they last? Looks to me like they would get destroyed in no time.
I haven't built one from the ground up-but I've had to put new rope on it several times. The base on one I have is carpeted (I think it's a 1" thick chunk of wood) and about 13" by 15" and the pole is 35" high-the pole itself is two 2 x 4's glued together.I have used a variety of different ropes--but after repairing it the first time-one cat didn't like the new rope and preferred the fully carpeted one-also 35" tall-but the base is larger-20 x 24"I 've used a variety of adhesive & fasteners-Super glue didn't hold well, neither did large staples from a heavy duty staplegun-my best results were either a hot glue gun or U shaped nails from the local hardware store They come in different sizes so I gauged them to the rope I was using-3/8" diameter sisal. (most any tough fiber rope will work-I've used hemp, jute, sisal and manila) You can usually get it at a local hardware store in 50 ft. rolls for about 6-8 dollars. This last time I used the U nails and I wound the rope as tightly as I could by hand. About once every 12-18 mos. I have to replace it-but I've saved money by only repairing the worn out section.Hello. Has anyone tried a do it yourself scratch post? Thinking about taking it on the challenge, but also thinking about just buying the $15 one at Petsmart :-)
If so, would you say making your own is easy on the wallet and better quality than a $20 store bought? The last one I purchased lasted about 2 weeks
Low cost, easy instructions, and suggestions are much appreciated
I think that’s where I might start, practice on the broken one before i take on the task of building a whole new one I found sisal rope on the wish app, if you’ve heard of it for only a dollar. Score!I haven't built one from the ground up-but I've had to put new rope on it several times. The base on one I have is carpeted (I think it's a 1" thick chunk of wood) and about 13" by 15" and the pole is 35" high-the pole itself is two 2 x 4's glued together.I have used a variety of different ropes--but after repairing it the first time-one cat didn't like the new rope and preferred the fully carpeted one-also 35" tall-but the base is larger-20 x 24"I 've used a variety of adhesive & fasteners-Super glue didn't hold well, neither did large staples from a heavy duty staplegun-my best results were either a hot glue gun or U shaped nails from the local hardware store They come in different sizes so I gauged them to the rope I was using-3/8" diameter sisal. (most any tough fiber rope will work-I've used hemp, jute, sisal and manila) You can usually get it at a local hardware store in 50 ft. rolls for about 6-8 dollars. This last time I used the U nails and I wound the rope as tightly as I could by hand. About once every 12-18 mos. I have to replace it-but I've saved money by only repairing the worn out section.
It's hard to find ones in stores tall enough for adult & large breed cats. I have a Maine Coon who's the size of a Jack Russel terrier-
and a small B&W longhaired cat. Both were rescued off the street.