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Cat litter box enclosure that is an attractive piece of furniture for any home.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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" | — | ☐ |
| 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 varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Join the base pieces with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws
Install the (4) plywood supports on the 2x4 base. Glue and attach with 1 1/2" nails with your nail gun.
Add the base trim to the base assembly. Glue and attach with 1 1/2" nails with your nail gun.
Install the 3/4" plywood bottom shelf. Glue and attach with 1 1/2" nails with your nail gun.
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.
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.
Install the 1x3 and 2x3 slide supports as shown. Utilize 1 1/4" pocket hole screws on each end of the boards
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.
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.
Take the drawers out. Install the top plywood with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws spaced at approx. 8" o.c. around the perimeter
Install the two pieces of 1/4" plywood on the back of the cabinet. Utilize your nail gun and 3/4" nails.
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.
Install the doors utilizing the hinges per mfg. installation instructions. See extra's for pivot hinges
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
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.
Stain or paint the cabinet. See extra's for pre-stain for finishing pine.