Dog Crate Out Of Crib
You can get a good idea of the proper crate length by measuring the distance between the base of your dog s tail and the tip of his nose and then adding 2 to 4 inches to the total.
Dog crate out of crib. From crib to dog crate when the baby has outgrown their crib what should you do with it. I made my dog a crate out of oak that we removed from our house during a remodel. Crib turned dog crate. Remove the screws from the bottom of the panel to allow you.
The final dimensions of the repurposed crib dog crate is 27 inches wide 46 1 2 inches long and 33 inches tall. Remove the screws that hold the opening panel to the. It was the first big project i used the kregg jig on love it. A repurposed crib dog crate is a great way to take care of your dog while adding beauty to your home.
I am going to keep your crib dog crate in mind for the next one i make. How to upcycle a crib into a dog crate step 1. The crib ends above were cut to 27 inches wide. Use a circular saw to cut the legs down to about two inches tall.
I love making something great out of nothing or next to nothing. I cut one crib top off top left and then measured where to cut the second top right. Chalk board made from old crib ends great for a farmers market fair or festival sign for your booth. Attach a throw bolt to the crib s post and the panel section that you want to be the opening.
Wow you did a wonderful job. If you have a dog you can put the crib to good use. Cut down the legs of the crib so that they are about 2 inches tall put felt stickies on the bottom of the cut down legs attach slide bolt latches to either side of the cribs post and panel where you want to open the crate. They give you step by step instructions with lots of pictures to help you transform an unused crib into a gorgeous dog crateyou ll be happy to display in your home.
Then have your dog sit and measure the distance between the floor and the tippy top of his ears. Forget the ugly wire dog crates why not repurpose an old crib and turn it into a dog crate.