Notch- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 6–11.5 hours
- Cost
- $$$$
About this build
Cat litter box enclosure that is an attractive piece of furniture for any home. Provides space for the litter box and for storage of litter and other supplies. Enclosed base so that kitty litter does not get underneath. This is an Ana White modified design.
Tools
Essential
- Brad Nailer
- Drill / Driver
- Jigsaw
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Router
- Table Saw
Optional / nice to have
- Bar / Pipe Clamps
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 96" | 1 board |
| Board, 1x3 96" | 1 board |
| Board, 1x4 96" | 1 board |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick 48" | 1 board |
| Board, 2x2 72" | 9 board |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick 48" | 3 board |
| Plywood, 1/4" Thick 48" | 3 board |
| Board, 1x6 48" | 4 board |
| Board, 1x3 48" | 11 board |
| Board, 1x2 48" | 6 board |
| Euro style bottom mount drawer slides (16") | 4 each |
| Cup style handles | 16 each |
| Inset hinges | 4 each |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 2 | 2" × 4" × 8" |
| Base supports | 1 | 1" × 3" × 8" |
| Base trim | 1 | 1" × 4" × 8" |
| Base shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 4" × 15" |
| Cabinet framing | 9 | 1" × 1" × 6" |
| Plywood | 3 | 3/4" × 2" × 4" |
| Plywood | 3 | 1/4" × 2" × 4" |
| Drawer boxes | 4 | 3/4" × 4" × 5" |
| Drawer/door panels | 11 | 3/4" × 2" × 4" |
| Drawer/door panels | 6 | 3/4" × 1" × 4" |
What to buy
Buy 8 boards at 8 ft.
2" × 4"
1 board
1" × 4"
1 board
1" × 3"
1 board
1" × 1"
1 board
3/4" × 4"
1 board
3/4" × 2"
1 board
3/4" × 1"
1 board
1/4" × 2"
1 board
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Construct the base
Join the base pieces with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws
2Add the plywood supports
Install the (4) plywood supports on the 2x4 base. Glue and attach with 1 1/2" nails with your nail gun.
3Install the base trim
Add the base trim to the base assembly. Glue and attach with 1 1/2" nails with your nail gun.
4Install the bottom shelf
Install the 3/4" plywood bottom shelf. Glue and attach with 1 1/2" nails with your nail gun.
5Construct the cabinet frame
Construct the cabinet frame as shown utilizing 2 1/2" pocket hole screws. Locate pocket holes on the bottom or towards the inside surfaces so that they are less visible when the doors are open. Attache the frame to the base assembly with 3 1/2" screws. If you do not need a litter box enclosure, eliminate the framing for the opening on the right-hand side and install plywood the full width and height as on the left-hand side.
6Install the side plywood
Install the side plywood utilizing 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Space screws at approx. 8" o.c. around the perimeter. You can eliminate the interior plywood divider if you are not going to use this as a litter box.
7Install the drawer slide supports
Install the 1x3 and 2x3 slide supports as shown. Utilize 1 1/4" pocket hole screws on each end of the boards
8Construct the drawer boxes
Construct the drawer boxes as shown. Use 1 1/4" pocket holes on the front and back pieces. The will eliminate the visibility of the pocket holes.
9Install the drawers
Install the drawer slides as per mfg installation instruction. Install the drawers to verify correct operation of the drawers. Slides to be installed to allow 3/4" drawer front inset.
10Install the top plywood
Take the drawers out. Install the top plywood with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws spaced at approx. 8" o.c. around the perimeter
11Install back plywood
Install the two pieces of 1/4" plywood on the back of the cabinet. Utilize your nail gun and 3/4" nails.
12Construct the door faces
Construct the cabinet doors utilizing the 1x3's and 1x2's as shown. Use 1 1/4" pocket hole screws to join the boards. Add 1x3's to stabilize the doors and cover the pocket holes.
13Install the doors
Install the doors utilizing the hinges per mfg. installation instructions. See extra's for pivot hinges
14Construct the drawer faces
Construct the drawer faces with the 1x3's and 1x2's as shown. Utilize 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. See extra's for pivot door hardware
15Install the drawer faces
Attach the drawer face to the drawer box allowing a 1/8" gap on all sides with screws from the inside. Use double sided tape to position and 1 1/4" screws to attach thru drawer boxes. See extra's for source of handles.
16Finish
Stain or paint the cabinet. See extra's for pre-stain for finishing pine.
Tags
- Built Ins and Cabinets
- Intermediate
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