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Raised Dog Bowl Stand

Step-by-step build — 11 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Make a Pair of End Panels

    Cut two End Panels to length from a 1x8 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, with your pocket-hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes where shown.

    Raised Dog Bowl Stand — step photo 5

  2. 2Attach the End Panels to the Legs

    Cut four Legs to length from a 2x2 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Secure two Legs to each End Panel with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws as shown.

    Raised Dog Bowl Stand — step photo 6

  3. 3Make the End Rails

    Cut two End Rails to length from a 1x2 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, using a jig saw or a miter saw set at 45°, cut off two corners on each Rail, as shown.

    Raised Dog Bowl Stand — step photo 7

  4. 4Attach the End Rails

    Glue and clamp Each End Rail to the bottom of each End Panel so that the End Rails are offset 1/4" toward the inside face of the End Panels, as shown.

    Raised Dog Bowl Stand — step photo 8

  5. 5Make Front and Back Panels

    Cut one Front Panel and one Back Panel to length from a 1x8 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, with your pocket-hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes in these panels, as shown.

    Raised Dog Bowl Stand — step photo 9

  6. 6Attach the Front Back Panels

    Attach the Front Panel and Back Panel to one end assembly using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, as shown. Then secure the second end assembly in place.

    Raised Dog Bowl Stand — step photo 10

  7. 7Make Front and Back Rails

    Cut one Front Rail and one Back Rail to length from a 1x2 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, using a jig saw or a miter saw set at 45°, cut off two corners on each Rail, as shown.

    Raised Dog Bowl Stand — step photo 11

  8. 8Attach the Front and Back Rails

    Glue and clamp the Front and Back Rails in place, as shown. To position them, make sure that thee cut-off corners meet with the cut-off corners on the End Rails.

    Raised Dog Bowl Stand — step photo 12

  9. 9Add a Pair of Stiles

    Cut two Stiles to length from a 1/2" x 2" board (1 1/2" actual width), as shown in the cutting diagram. Then glue and clamp the Stiles to the Front and Back Panels where shown.

    Raised Dog Bowl Stand — step photo 13

  10. 10Make the Top

    • Cut the Top to length from a 1x12 board, as shown in the cut diagram. Use a compass to lay out holes for the bowls, as shown. Make sure to get your bowls first so that you can verify their size. After laying out the holes, drill a 3/8" starter hole just inside each marked circle. Use a jigsaw to cut out the circles. Just insert the blade in the starter hole, and then cut.
    • Sand the openings smooth when you are done.
    Raised Dog Bowl Stand — step photo 14

  11. 11Attach the Top

    Attach the Top to the base using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, as shown. Then you can sand the project, and apply the paint or stain of your choice.

    Raised Dog Bowl Stand — step photo 15