DIY 110 - Cat Tree - Tower - Climber

[AngelicSetsuna]

Now THIS is a real man...taking all that time to build something for a cat! Love it.

[MsNicolekristine]

i love this! gunna make this for my kitty!! thanks!!

[moxee33]

beautiful tree! thanks so much for showing how to make it :)

[TheSaltyAdmiral]

You Sir, have inspired me! :D

Definitely gonna make one for Rambo(my cat)! Or at least I'm gonna try:)

[soduku95]

how long are sections of pipe?how much of gallon cement was used on this project a gallon at local box stores is almost $40. any help would be very welcomed

[TheWandags]

Great job. I have found my husband's next project. Thanks.

[mar1ne836114]

Any idea what they use the pvc pipe for, so I know where to look for it.

[TheRealTasha818]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO! it made me smile and want one... I grew up in a handy man home and I know my husband is going to want to do this if he sees this lol.

[greenpilgrim50]

@TheRealTasha818 so will mine so I'll make sure he see's it! LOL

[rautiocination]

of course the cat wants nothing to do with it on camera. nice build though!

[peanutapt]

Nice job man thanks for posting the vid!

[shoges]

Very nice! I use catnip as incentive when I want the cats to check something out. Works like a charm. That's how I get them to use scratching posts.

[lostindiancamp]

I would love to have a husband who can build just about anything.

[kanayd]

Awesome job!

[BlazeSmart]

i love that music

[MioSoft]

Hold down 9 to see a man petting a carpet.

[MioSoft]

Quit smoking and i'll give you $255.00

[EmmaAnime96]

Wow! You are AMAZING! O.O

[bkkwhitey]

You're the MAN! Thanks 4 this great video. 

[nigaplzitzron]

I wish I can be just like him ;[

[bluefirekin]

This is FANTASTIC. You are very clever!

[RecklessinTx]

I logged in just to tell you that you did a fantastic job! I love the first one most but the second is equally fantastic!

[mrsmarshall2005]

Very nice. It is refreshing to see a man who cares about cats. :)

[Haole37]

wish i would have used pvc for mine i used sono tube

[Catweedhigh]

Love it, am going to make one.

[voodazz]

Dang you got a nice head of hair on you, son!

[ilovemovie1968]

you could earn a fortune for building these tailor-made cat tree

[msTASTIGER]

great video! i love the music too :)

[claytoaj]

What a nice man, going to all this trouble to build a cat tree! Love the recycling, your preparation and know-how. Love how 9 minutes of this video is you being a manly man, scraping and sawing and gluing and manhandling, and then in the last thirty seconds a "kitty" escapes you. *g* That is too cute. :) And the tree is gorgeous! I love how you keep the shape / sway of the wood and incorporate it into the finished tree. Nice work!

[buttersleeves]

I grew up in modern cities (concrete jungles..) where people don't build their own decks or mess with wood in general. Never used anything bigger than a mini wrench to fix up Ikea furniture or ever seen my dad hold a power tool. I like cats, but I'm just really amazed at how much work you put into gathering materials & building something from scratch for your pet's enjoyment. You really love your cat! I'm sure a lot of thought was put into editing this video too, to help other people. WELL DONE!

[ShotgunBobify]

I went to the pet store looking for one of these JEESH! over $100 bucks. Thanks for this video I'm going to chop my Neighbors tree down...shhh and get the rest of the tools thanks your too Cool!

[ElfDa]

This is fantastic!

The end result looks really polished, too!

dude, you could sell these as local boutiques and make some serious dosh!

though there's a lot to say for the satisfaction that comes simply from a job well done. :)

[IggyZadr]

Hey man, very nice project.

I was thinking about using dap, but I know it gives off fumes that last for quite a long time and it can be quite leaky.. How long did you hold the carpeted parts outside before it stopped fuming and did the dap seep through the carpet at all?

[ccraigd89]

Nice I never thought about using pvc pipe for the circular sections

[bdf23]

That was fantastic, I cant wait to get started in mine. The pet stores charge a hundred dollars for what can be made with scraps. great video, thanks!

[cmahar3]

Thanks for the seriously good how-to video. You showed all the important steps. I've been searching the net trying to figure out how they attach the carpet to these things, and your video is the best I've found.

[BenViking28]

Great Video. Hey, how did you get the branches on the base on the cat tree at the beginning to stay up?? Mine are too shaky. Thanks!

[dracorexkittysquad]

I just spent 90 bucks on a cat tree... I like it but it isn't nearly as nice as yours. Well done!! Gotta love a guy who loves a cat!

[pauljb07]

Good work! Although It may have cost you $40 in supplies, I definitely haven't started collecting tools yet so it would be a $1000 endeavor for me. Looks good though, I'd buy it!

[MrFury4]

omg we go have a hil bily party up in herea YES YES I DO KNOW HOW TO SPELL ASSHOLES

[andipass]

this is a really cool video! cat trees can be so expensive and tacky, but the ones you make are really original and sturdy looking! great job! love it!

[kylecabana]

really awesome video, thanks gonna be making some

[Brookside975]

Very nice - thank you!

[missykim]

That's the best homemade cat condo I've ever seen! It's so awesome!

[livingstoned86]

I was just going to order one but your video has given me the confidence to try build one myself ( with a little help from hubby)! both my cats are over 20 lbs each and I need to build one that will support their weight. I have only seen one store-bought one that appears sturdy enough. Can't wait to get started!

[casagrandecats]

awesome!

[asanspree]

I would buy some of these. You done a great job.

[yotiger1]

thanks for the pvc idea

[MarioChubuscus]

nice shoes! you are so sick man!!

[UGAmandy]

What an awesome job! My cat would love one. A lot of work clearly goes into these. Would you ever consider selling one? :)

[CCCrrrTTT]

wow you are amazing !!!

[Irene211084]

My shed is dangerous & will be knocked down soon by the council, its my cats entrance to my bedroom window. I wish you was my neighbour so you could help me build a cat tree tower. Your cats must love you, your so sweet -x-

[ReeseRicaborda]

I'm a girl, 15, & I wish I have tools like yours :)

cause I can make so many stuffs. DIY <3

[ReeseRicaborda]

I'm a girl, 15, & I wish I have tools like yours :)

[mrvesteraas]

Putting so much effort in this, you must really love your cats! Nice tree!

[sethy587]

Great guy you are very handy you should take orders make and sell these very well constructed!!!

[totiedye4]

did you ever consider doing this as an income? our biggest cat tree i made with trees like that and we love it...so sturdy...and you know its going to last...ours is about 6 feet and i think it was $350...nothing fancy either...just has a few shelves and a hide

[slickchick050]

Your cat tree looks awesome, I am attempting to make one myself, How did you make it so none of the screws or bolts were sticking out of the carpet?

[MitchH452]

What craftsmanship!

[climbingturtle10c]

That cat tree looks great! I'm trying to make my own and needed ideas. Thanks for posting this video cos it really helps.

[pacinggo]

Man, u did a terrific job....clean and neat... furthermore, your skill is outstanding :)

[PeerlessWonder]

Great video!

[ConstanceVolturi]

Great Job, and nice body :)

Connie

[allisonromine]

man i wanna do this

[z77z77]

good work ...

[u159411]

Wow, I love your attention to detail throughout the video. Great ideas. Thank you so much for posting - your tower looks great.

[ScaredOfEvilClowns95]

that is so cool

[DenzlerMedia]

Lucky cats!

[ridethroughlife]

What is that tool called? The boomerang-looking one used to scrape the wood.

[kaasaanfiets]

haha verry nice dude, good job.

[recharged01]

I really like this

[warrentug]

fantastic, thanks for posting. I have junipers around us that would look great put together like yours.

[twistr33z]

where did u get the pvc and carpet scrap 4 so cheap!?

[pythonito]

Nice Job.

[blixtno]

the log was like owe shit a chainsaw

[Peaceplant09]

great job

[Bellaflor82]

Really cool :) you did a great JOB :)...can you make me one too :) hehehe

[felinetastic]

Thanks for posting this video. A very innovative cat tree! I never thought that style can really look well for a cat tree. How are your cats loving their cat tree?

[imdayday]

That's a very nice cat tree, I wish I have the skill.

[allmykids85]

that was freakin awesome!

[trick384]

Just a good old fashion country boy

[SamTheCat369]

Thats fantastic!, I hope to build my own cat tree as well, the ones in store are too friggin expensive.

[felipipi]

awesome sir !

[AndBobsYourUncle1]

This is a man who loves his pussy!

[enfinite5]

ya thats sweet, your good at this, might as well make them and sell them on the internet

[maceventura]

Beautiful Man

[coldworld5]

Great work Bro.

You should sell these.

[BrianMorrison71]

Cat people are awesome!

[luvslagos]

Your cat tree is so much nicer than anything I have ever seen commercially sold! You should condsider selling these online. I would buy one!!

[brumfieldx3]

Great job!

[RicardoATBwatcher]

You've made an extraordinary job!

[Britneck1]

Thats really awesome. I'm working on one right now and you've given me some great ideas. Thanks!

[Leutchik]

That was super! Thanks for filming your project for inspiration and guidance to others.

[mikecnly]

thats awesome i plan on making one but dont have trees and stuff around me my moms cat just died so we are getting a new one and i want to make one of these for christmas for my mom with a kitten i think that would b cool

[1971SuperLead]

Very artistic too.

[starthi]

man you r great woodwork men! is ur cats using it now? im not a woodwork men, but im good with animals, looking at tht cat u hav it seem its a layback one, so if u made one tht is long closer to ground instead of tall, it should work. ur great!

[DumbDuck44]

great vid and quality work

[Miah151]

What an awesome cat tree! What lucky cats you have! :)

[MooAndElsie]

your an animal! nice job!

[raybisott]

great video...thanks!



[Seasonchange1]

What a great idea. just wonderful!

[shorecat99]

@Seasonchange1 glad you like it!

[jdples]

@shorecat99 your a genius!

[lacandora]

muchas gracias por compartir su tecnica con la gente y felicitaciones porque le quedo precioso!!! saludos desde Argentina

[handclamp]

I really like that, the wood with the rot color in it looks cool when its hit with some polyurethane. You did a terrific job with the project. A person would pay a good buck

for a cat tree that big. A little bit of work, knowledge, and patients and you got one for next to nothing.

[shorecat99]

@handclamp thanks for the compliments... sometimes I just wing it with whatever I have on hand.

[kurnous34]

i must say, very well done vieo, simple to follow directions. and im insanely jelious of you little project shop. nicely done

[goofycatt]

Great video! Awesome tree! I wish I was one your kitties.

[matrixpunk1]

fantastic!!! using the tree looks so much better than just getting a couple of 2x4's

[drnh1111]

Thats awesome

Wish you were in the UK i'd buy one from you!

Well done.Really enjoyed watching your video

[3slimdog]

Fantastic instructions you gave. Now to get off my arse and make one. Thanks a lot for the info. Might make one for myself to hide in. ;-))

[JustinR19]

You're one badass motherfucker.

[abgarciax1]

Well done, nice finished product too . . .

[trick384]

@abgarciax1

he really is

[BlockHeadStuff]

To buy when older: Circular saw

[sk83r96]

you should make a bussiness outta dis

[Ipimptwinkies1]

Beautiful cat tree. thanks for sharing with us

[samuelchen767200]

amazing work, i like your cat tree very much.

just want to know, how u fix the pvc pipe to the wood? so that there is no bolts or anything sticking out.

and do u have to make a wood concave to fit the pipe ?

[rollinghills22]

good job---i dont have all those tools but i will try my best : )

[Lori4man]

Thank you for the time and effort you put into making this terrific how-to tutorial!!

Hope you're working on another project for us.

[shorecat99]

It's not really a "how to". I just show some stuff I do. You have to figure out the particulars. But each one is unique so - go for it and make your own special one!

[Lori4man]

@shorecat99 Thanks for your kind reply. After posting my comments I realized you have several videos I'd like to watch. Great stuff!

[MoritzProductions]

nice very well done :)

[SpookyElectric777]

You did a good job it looks so sturdy!! I wish I could make one for my cat.

[sweetniko1]

Did you say " a lag bolt underneath ?"

And where did you put the screws?

I don't know how to attach the pole to the base so it does not fall over?

[shorecat99]

The base was made of doubled 3/4 inch plywood which I glued and screwed together. The carpet folds over about 2 inches underneath. I cut some carpet from the top where they would sit, added some construction adhesive and angled deck screws through sides of the timber & into the base. Then I put 2 - 6" lag screws from underneath the plywood base into each of the upright pieces of timber. First I drilled pilot holes and countersink holes so the lag heads would sit sligtly into the bottom.

[chicagolandband]

nice work and great result! worth mentioning the combustible nature of fumes from contact cement... thought I heard a fan running? Good use of gloves; I would recommend a mask when cutting the PVC. Very impressive!

[shorecat99]

Yes, I had some cross-ventilation going. But if I'm doing a big project, such as my wood floors, I tend to lean to water based - because of pilot lights etc in the house. I think the contact cement comes in a safer version too but since I was just doing a small project, in a shed, I used the old fashioned stuff. Thanks for the thumbs up!

[NJBC8thgradeboys]

wow, great craftsman ship, and thanks for telling about the pvc I had no Idea how I would make one with out the curved pices, now I do, I plan on making some to sell and maybe some for my cat, I am 14 and need the $ and I like to make things, I will try to make a vid of it and will post it as soon as I can, thanks again,

[shorecat99]

@NJBC8thgradeboys Cool, let me know when you post your video. Always remember though, safety first when cutting anything. Never cut towards any part of your body. If anything goes wrong, drop it and get away. You can always replace a piece of pvc but you can't replace parts of your body. Be careful and best of luck...

[87250xrider]

I made one with my dad once the cats really like it your video inspiered us to build it!!! Those ones you built look AWSOME!!!! Thanks for posting this video!

[shorecat99]

Well, thanks... bet your cats are happy too!

[doodyapples]

great video! thanks

[medwa1984]

Nice craftsmanship on the cat tree. I like your shop, too.

[shorecat99]

my shop is a couple of sheds in the yard and the space just outside each. makes working in the nice month's pleasant and in the winter, only by necessity... but thanks!

[medwa1984]

@shorecat99 I noticed that after watching a few of your other videos. I see you have a green thumb as well, your landscaping looks very nice

[shorecat99]

Well thank you very much. I try. As a young boy, my family took me on a day trip to a farm and I remember that day well. I sat on a tall horse and took in all the majesty of nature. Might've been like 5 or so but it is engrained in my mind. I love nature and all the simple things of life. Even though I work for corporate america today, i realize all that is truly important and where we all came from and cherish it and work with it whenever I can.

[JMUgrad52]

This is the best homemade cat tree I've seen yet!! I love how you personalized it with the logs. When you were putting the carpet on I thought you made it look so easy but I know it must be harder getting it all to stick in place correctly! Thanks for videoing and sharing this! It truly is AWESOME! :)

[zilly1]

what was the dimension of that pvc pipe?

[shorecat99]

@zilly1 it was a 12 inch inside diameter.

[kmfw160]

awesome bro. I'm making one but it'll be a wall climber.

[jenjenjuicyfruit]

wow! you're very creative and love the music!

[fatmanplaying]

Great video thank you.

I have been wanting to make one for my cat just didn't have any ideas.

I liked seeing the rough wood you made into usable. Putty scraper I didn't think of that.

[shorecat99]

Started with a rigid paint scraper, then used a modified scythe or sickle - like tool but after I was done, actually invested in a "drawknife" I bought online for about $40, which is probably the best way to do the process manually. One day I want to play around with making some rustic furntiure so it'll come in useful down the road.

[josehernandez16]

That is crazy amazing!

[fortheloveofron]

you sir, have some cat tree skills!

[shorecat99]

Well, thank you! I like to try to be creative and save money also so doing things like that - kind of quench a thirst in me I guess you can say.