Building above ground kennel

[EWO]

Thank you NQK, I will get pics posted as soon as I start, it's such a big project to me, I afraid to fuck off my wood, lol.

The old folks say, "Measure twice, cut once". I will try to get a couple pf pictures the two boxes I have. One is a double walled insulated box. And the other is more for older pups before they hit the ground. Building the box is like a lot of other projects. It looks so much more going in than what it really turns out to be. Best of luck. EWO

[blak]

Ok, after a bout of illness, some long days and nights, I got the damn thing built. It wasn't easy, but I did with the help of a young knucklehead on spring break.

This is what I started with, a truck full of stuff, lol.


So after I download all the "stuff", I start to cut into the 4x4's.



I got an old saw I picked up for 20 bucks, don't know if it's even worth it, but it looked cool. I doesn't have a ruler on the adjustable cutting depth, so I measured with my square.

Needless to say, I was off a bit


So I start to put things together, and I start to see something forming, not sure what but something is coming along



Got all my bottom crossmembers and slats installed, time for the house



Now to put the top crossmembers on and the plywood, and then wrap it, now it's starting to look like the pictures I keep referring too,lol


Call me dumb or stupid, but the damn door was one of the hardest things to make. My construct was a little crooked after all the connecting was done, so it took some improvising to get the door complete, but we got it done(barely).


And now for the finished product



I must say, Jack's plan's work, and I really get a sense of enjoyment and accomplishment from building one for my hounds. I will be making at least two more, and some things I learned from this process are, 1. Have two drills, one for a drill bit to pre-drill holes, and another for the driving of the screws.( I spent a lot of time switching in between drill bits and screw heads) 2. Once you make a cut that you will need multiple of, instead of measuring again, if possible, use the cut you just made to make the measurement. 3. Don't just throw stuff down, be organized. I spent a lot of time looking for Item's I "just" had and now I can't find them. 4. Hands of plenty make for ease of work. The more good help you have, the faster the process. Hope my post was helpful to someone one out there.

blak

[scary]

The old folks say, "Measure twice, cut once". I will try to get a couple pf pictures the two boxes I have. One is a double walled insulated box. And the other is more for older pups before they hit the ground. Building the box is like a lot of other projects. It looks so much more going in than what it really turns out to be. Best of luck. EWO

EWO im still waiting to see yours sir