DIY Cat Shelf Hammock

Cats love heights. So why not build them an inexpensive cat shelf hammock? Not only will your cat be able to enjoy some elevated lounging, but you'll get to show off your crafting skills too! If you have some spare time and a few simple supplies, you can make a cat shelf hammock of your own. Just follow these instructions.

What You Will Need

1 long PVC pipe (2 inches)

Power tools or hacksaw

2 PVC caps

Stud finder

Drill

Lag screw

Cardboard

Rope

Hot glue gun

Scissors

How To Assemble Your Cat Shelf Hammock

1. Cut a PVC pipe into 6 and 12 inch pieces using a power tool or hacksaw.

2. Drill a hole into the center of 2 PVC caps.

3. Use a stud finder on the wall to find studs. Drill holes into the studs.

4. Place a lag screw through a PVC cap and into the wall.

5. Secure a piece of rope between the cap and the wall and tighten the bolt to make sure that the rope stays secure.

6. Cut a piece of cardboard in the same diameter as the pipe.

7. Make an off-center hole in the cardboard piece.

8. Place hot glue on the edge of the rope and place it through the hole in the cardboard. Let it dry.

9.  Put hot glue on the perimeter of the PVC pipe, then secure the cardboard circle to the end of the pipe.

10. Place a bead of glue on the cardboard every half circle or so, twisting and sticking the rope around and down using a tight circular motion until it covers the entirety of the circle. Use longer lines of glue as you approach the outer layer.

11. Once you reach the PVC pipe, continue to wrap the rope around without glue.

12. Place a PVC cup on the end of the pipe and mark a line to indicate where the rope should stop. Cut the rope and use hot glue to stick it down.

13. Put the PVC pipe into the cap and drill two pilot holes into the sides of the cap. Drill a screw through to keep the cap and pipe secure to each other.

14. Wrap the rest of the rope around the cap, cut the edge and use hot glue to secure the rope.

15. Repeat the process at least once to make another perch so you have two equally in line with each other on the wall. However, you can make as many as you like.

16. Finally, create a hammock by sewing two pockets into cloth so you can then insert the perches.
(Note: Credit is given to PetsRadar for this construction).

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