We decided to try out three finishes we haven't used before: tung oil, danish oil and walnut oil (because it was in our pantry). We struck out with two polyurethane reps who couldn't recommend their products since they weren't FDA-approved. Most modern finishes are said to be okay after they've fully cured, but check with the manufacturer to verify you have the right product for your project. You want to look for a pet-friendly finish, and Home Depot has a list of “food-safe” finishes that you can start with. When both cutouts are complete, sand your wood board, including the insides of the cutouts. Carefully cut along the inner edge of the cutout circle. Next, insert your jigsaw blade into one of the drilled holes. Drill a hole at the inner edge of each cutout circle using your drill and the half-inch drill bit. With your cutouts marked in, place your board on a suitable surface so you’re not drilling into anything underneath it. Then draw your cutout circle using half the cutout diameter (radius). Place your compass needle (or nail) at the center point of each bowl. Use a compass to draw out each bowl cutout (you can also use a string and nail). Subtract the second number from the first-that's your cutout size.Flip the bowl over, measure just the rim and double that number.Measure one of your bowls, including the rim.To determine the size of the openings for your bowls: Once you have everything laid out, it's time to calculate the size of your bowl cutouts, and draw them on your wood board. Overlaying our build with a sketch, you can see how things translate with our 9.5-inch dog bowls, and the DIY Hairpin Legs base plates. You can also make a sketch, or draw directly on your board and cut it down to size when you're done.Įach DIY Hairpin Leg has a base plate, so remember to allow two inches for these in your layout. Before cutting your wood board (or buying it pre-cut), it may be helpful to lay out your DIY Hairpin Legs and dog bowls on a piece of cardboard and trace them. The total size of your wood board will depend on the size of your dog bowls and the placement of your DIY Hairpin Legs and bowls. We received a free set of DIY Hairpin Legs Floor Protectors with our order since we ordered more than three DIY Hairpin Legs-yay! Step 2: Map Out Your Doggie Tabletop We selected four 9” DIY Hairpin Legs, 2-Rod Design, in black with a 3/8-inch thickness. To determine the right height for your raised dog bowl stand, The Nest recommends measuring your dog from the floor beneath your dog’s front paws to the top of your dog’s shoulders, and subtracting six inches (the tabletop should sit level with your dog’s lower chest). Step 1: Select DIY Hairpin Legs for Your Dog's Height
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