I cut all of my plywood and 3x3s into their correct sizes and attached the 3x3 posts to the plywood base and platforms using pockets screws. I completed construction of the base, first platform, corresponding posts, and the box. I could not attach the box or the other two platforms before I purchased carpeting the next day.
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| Attaching 1' posts to the base |
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| Completed after Day 1 |
Day 2 of project construction:
I bought a roll of carpet in the morning and brought it into the workshop to measure and cut to attach the the cat tree. I attached carpeting to the inside of the box using a pneumatic stapler and 1/2" crown staples. Then I attached the box to its platform by drilling screws though the underside of the platform into the sides of the box. Next I attached the second platform and its posts. Then I screwed two L brackets to the bottom of the perch to to help reinforce its strength once attached to the top post. After the wooden structure was finished, I mapped out the best way to fit and cut the necessary sizes of carpet from the roll and cut out each of the pieces.
Day 3 of project construction:
Day 3 was entirely taken up by carpeting the remaining bare surfaces of the cat tree. After 22 hours, the cat tree was finally finished. Then I just had to fit it into my car to take home.
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| The finished product |
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| The windows had to be rolled down for the cat tree to fit in the back seat. |
Final thoughts:
Overall, I really enjoyed the project and would rather build a cat tree than write an essay. I now know that L brackets are a pain in the butt to attach and that I definitely do not want to go into the carpet installation business. Despite the difficulties, I enjoyed the process. I'm really proud that I was able to make something like this, and I'm glad that my cats will have a nice spot to relax.
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