This is an easy build and will be great for your furry friend. This is a great way to minimize the number of times you have to fill your cat’s food bowl.
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But the cut areas will largely be hidden by the bowls, so it’s not a huge deal.Here’s how to make a DIY self-filling cat food dispenser. This will just take a pretty steady hand, and the circles probably won’t be super perfect. If you don’t want to buy a hole saw attachment or don’t have a drill strong enough to drive a hole saw attachment through wood, you can use a jigsaw. The lip on the bowls kept them from falling through. Our roughly 4-inch bowls fit perfectly into the holes made by a 4-inch hole saw. We clamped our piece in place because sawing the hole saw through oak was a b! My dad actually did this part because he is experienced (he is a licensed contractor), and I do not work well with the hole saw. Working with scraps is always my favorite option, though 🙂 Step 2: Drill the cat bowl holes Oak is really hard, and it can be difficult to cut through. If you can use a softer wood like pine, that’s probably the best option. Once it was cut to size, we measured and marked where we needed to drill the bowl holes. Since my two bowls are roughly 4 inches in diameter, we cut out piece down to 16″ x 5.5″. I needed a piece that was big enough to hold the diameter of the bowls. I used a piece of oak from the wood scrap pile.
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Read my full terms of use here.) Step 1: Prep the wood for the DIY raised feederįirst I prepped the main piece of wood. Do not use any tools without proper training, precautions, and supervision from a professional. Follow the directions and warnings from your particular brand. (Remember to wear a mask and eye protection while sanding and working with wood, and wear an appropriate mask while working with paints, stains, and finishes.
(Optional: If you don’t have a hole saw attachment or you don’t have a drill powerful enough to drive a hole saw through wood, you can use a jigsaw instead.) A hole saw with an attachment size that matches the bowl diameter.
A piece of wood big enough for the bowls.This makes a great scrap wood project since it doesn’t require much wood. It isn’t as fancy as my inspiration pics, but it was a ton cheaper…as in, it was free! I already had the wood and all other supplies I needed. Here are some of my favorites: Pawfect Pets, Pet Fusion, Vivipet, and KMG Designs.įor my feeder, I used a piece of scrap oak. I wanted my feeder to be simple and sleek, so I started nosing around the Internet for some inspiration. I’ve really been on a kick with projects for my cats (did you see my DIY cat tree using real tree branches?!), and I have another to add to that list today: a raised feeder for their food bowls! I’m starting to wonder if the babies are really appreciating all the hard work I put into things for them… An elevated cat feeder will help contain cat food mess and help senior kitties eat easier at feeding time.
Love your kitties? Looking for a fun DIY? My DIY raised cat bowls project will help you create a beautiful feeder for your spoiled kitties.
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