With the frame in place, cut the 3/4″ plywood to 20″ x 52″ for the floor. Remember to attach the supports with the pocket holes facing downward so they are not visible from the top. Then attach to the 4×4 leg supports 3″ from the bottom with 2-1/2″ self tapping screws. Grab two (2) of the 20″ 2×4 end supports and two (2) of the 52″ 2×4 side supports. Pre-drill 1-1/2″ pocket holes to both ends of the 2×4’s on what will be the downward facing side. Step 2 Cat Condo FrameĬut six (6) 2×4’s to 20″ for the end supports and six (6) 2×4’s to 52″ for the side supports for the three levels. You can absolutely substitute 2×4’s instead and adjust your measurements. I used 4×4’s here only because I knew I wanted them specifically for wrapping them in sisal ( twine) for a vertical scratching post. In the build plans I’ll be giving you measurements for assembly without the dados. In my build I cut 1/2″ dados using a sliding miter saw for where my 2×4 supports would join, but honestly… skip it and just butt join them with pocket holes. X 21.50” sheet of 1/8” underlayment (buy a 2’x4’ piece)Ĭut (four) 4×4’s to 48″ for the support legs.
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