I bought some sisal rope at Lowe's, wrapped it around the leg of my piano and had an INSTANT scratching post. My friend came over and saw it and loved it. I took my leftover rope to her house and wrapped it around a back leg of her kitchen table, a leg no one sees, and another INSTANT scratching post. That was over 10 years ago. Mine is used daily and still going strong. Keep it simple, folks.
Unlike some other rude commenters, I loved the length of this vid and all of your musings throughout! It makes a change to find one of these where the person isn't a near expert at the DIY. It's great that you gave this a go and your furbies obviously approve so thanks for posting 😸.
Thanks for the great idea. Loved seeing your cat wanting to help.the carpet is one of my cat"s favorite to scratch and roll on. You are right, some cat tools i bought at walmart didn"t last long.
That molding is called a quarter round, used to trim out baseboard with a hard surface flooring. It’s a good height, and when the cats shred the rope, you’ll be able to replace it instead of tossing it. You did a good job. Measured way too much for something like this. Draw a line diagonally corner to corner, and the intersection of the two lines is always your center. Do it on both sides of the board, and you’ll be able to center your drill holes perfectly. No fuss, no bother. Put that raw side to the wall, and nobody will be the wiser. Good, sturdy scratcher. You’ll have happy cats!
Ragdolls are my fav of all time. I’ve never had a cat in my life, but I have always felt sort of ‘spiritually connected’ to the species in some way. In three weeks I will be bringing home my new female blue lynx mink Ragdoll kitten, who is currently just four weeks old. I am going to name her Piper. CATS RULE!!!
I wondered if having the carpet underneath would cause it to be less secure to stay in one place? I love the height of the post, I love that you did it, and I think I could do it, even without being "handy". I agree the rulers of the home places, need the height to stretch and scratch. Thank you for sharing.
@@Genin99 Thanks for your response! I love the sounds of a water fountain and I could hear it in his video, just couldn't see it. If you watch Community Cats she also has this fountain in her kitten room and it sounds awesome. My 6 cats are going to love it...me too. Hope the replacement filters are too expensive and easy to find.
Once I started feeding them only canned food, they no longer want their fountain water :( But the point behind the canned food was to keep them hydrated enough that they won't (my boy) end up with a clogged urethra. Also I read that dried cat food is superheated and it forms carcinogens from that. So no more dry, even though it's SO much cleaner, cheaper & easier.
If you lay a straight edge from corner to corner and mark a line near the middle then do the same on opposite corners and where the lines intersect is the middle. No measuring ;-)
Yay! Welcome back to TH-cam 💖💖💖💖 this is a very cool diy! Btw I'm very curious about the grass bed that you made for your cats, what happened? Did you cats use it as bed, playground or toilet? 🤣
So what I have is a Amazon find cat post thats attached to wall mounts... It saves floor space and it looks great... Maybe you could do something like that? DIY idea
Good video, going to make it for my cat. Thank you so much for the help. By the way, your voice sounds a bit like Nicolas Cage. He's one of my favourite actors.
If you're not going to whip the ends of the rope, you might want to start and end with a staple. You don't really need a cap if you can saw a bevel on the top end of your post. Got a circular or table saw?
@@CatsandPats it's a treatment campers and sailors use to prevent the rope from unraveling. It works like the plastic tips on a shoelace, but using string or monofilament fishing line. There are several videos around YT if you want to see what I'm talking about. Just search WHIP(PING) ROPE.
Rachael PATERSON Burmese are awesome! Ragdolls are my fav of all time. I’ve never had a cat in my life, but I have always felt sort of ‘spiritually connected’ to the species in some way. In three weeks I will be bringing home my new female blue lynx mink Ragdoll kitten, who is currently just four weeks old. I am going to name her Piper. CATS RULE!!!
I would definately use a hot glue gun for the rope and tightly wrap and glue parts as you go to keep it tight, as you can see when the cat scratches it the rope is very loose in areas. But a helpful video thanks :)
good concept how much for all mateials?? was thinking theres got to be a quicke easier route-like why not figure a way to attach scratching mateial to ur door jams!!??
Don't have a good estimate on cost. I found the post, had the plywood left over from another project, the carpet was a free sample, and I got the rope for a Christmas present 😂😂
Funny cats and great job! Much better than store bought ones. Suggestion: I’d edit out a lot of the side comments you make to ultimately make your videos shorter, you probably could have had a straight forward 10-15 minute vid instead of 27 minutes.
I bought some sisal rope at Lowe's, wrapped it around the leg of my piano and had an INSTANT scratching post. My friend came over and saw it and loved it. I took my leftover rope to her house and wrapped it around a back leg of her kitchen table, a leg no one sees, and another INSTANT scratching post. That was over 10 years ago. Mine is used daily and still going strong. Keep it simple, folks.
4:59 That was a fierce battle against the vacuum cleaner. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! Wonderful project, thank you!
Unlike some other rude commenters, I loved the length of this vid and all of your musings throughout! It makes a change to find one of these where the person isn't a near expert at the DIY. It's great that you gave this a go and your furbies obviously approve so thanks for posting 😸.
Thanks for the great idea. Loved seeing your cat wanting to help.the carpet is one of my cat"s favorite to scratch and roll on. You are right, some cat tools i bought at walmart didn"t last long.
Thank you, Jason! Wish I could post a photo, it came out awesome. My big cat is loving his new scratcher. You rock.
That molding is called a quarter round, used to trim out baseboard with a hard surface flooring.
It’s a good height, and when the cats shred the rope, you’ll be able to replace it instead of tossing it.
You did a good job. Measured way too much for something like this. Draw a line diagonally corner to corner, and the intersection of the two lines is always your center. Do it on both sides of the board, and you’ll be able to center your drill holes perfectly. No fuss, no bother.
Put that raw side to the wall, and nobody will be the wiser. Good, sturdy scratcher. You’ll have happy cats!
I love your little black cat. She reminds me of one I had years ago.
She's the best :)
Ragdolls are my fav of all time. I’ve never had a cat in my life, but I have always felt sort of ‘spiritually connected’ to the species in some way. In three weeks I will be bringing home my new female blue lynx mink Ragdoll kitten, who is currently just four weeks old. I am going to name her Piper. CATS RULE!!!
I love that name! I may steal it from you! 😘
It turned out great! 😻
Thank You 🙏🏽 Jason: Every month I have to get the ones at Target 🎯 that leaves cardboard throughout the house! 🏡 YOU Rock!!!!
That black kitty looks like a doll
Thanks! I love your cats roaming around. 😺
They're quite the filming buddies :)
I wondered if having the carpet underneath would cause it to be less secure to stay in one place? I love the height of the post, I love that you did it, and I think I could do it, even without being "handy". I agree the rulers of the home places, need the height to stretch and scratch. Thank you for sharing.
Jason created...cat approved...love it.
Thanks Laurie!
Loved your tutorial and your expertise (lol) gives me confidence to make one myself.
Haha "expertise" in heavy quotes :D Good luck in your building!
To find the center of a square you draw an X
Love it! Thanks for giving me an inspiration to do it for my little one. Thanks a bunch.
Cats were so curious waiting for you to finish.
Great video. How’s it holding up?
Quick question: what kind of cat water fountain do you have bc it sounds awesome?
Jasen made a video about it th-cam.com/video/9ZrRDNWeZuQ/w-d-xo.html
It's also the same brand of fountain I have for my cat.
@@Genin99 Thanks for your response! I love the sounds of a water fountain and I could hear it in his video, just couldn't see it. If you watch Community Cats she also has this fountain in her kitten room and it sounds awesome. My 6 cats are going to love it...me too. Hope the replacement filters are too expensive and easy to find.
Once I started feeding them only canned food, they no longer want their fountain water :( But the point behind the canned food was to keep them hydrated enough that they won't (my boy) end up with a clogged urethra. Also I read that dried cat food is superheated and it forms carcinogens from that. So no more dry, even though it's SO much cleaner, cheaper & easier.
Loved this video thank you. Would love to see some more of your diy projects like these! Thanks
I love your videos!!! I may have to try this one!!
I WILL TRY TO MAKE IT
I rub into the rope in the seam openings with Elmers Glue non-toxic after winding . The rope lasts like for years.
You did a good job
Small rubber feet in each corner would be good to protect your floor and are not expensive
Your cats are cute🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I wanna make one of these now 😁😁😁😁😻😻😻😻😻😻
If you lay a straight edge from corner to corner and mark a line near the middle then do the same on opposite corners and where the lines intersect is the middle. No measuring ;-)
You rock Jason!
Sooo helpful thank you jason
Yay! Welcome back to TH-cam 💖💖💖💖 this is a very cool diy! Btw I'm very curious about the grass bed that you made for your cats, what happened? Did you cats use it as bed, playground or toilet? 🤣
i like the rope thing
Awesome video, my big cat loves it! Even climbs up and sits on top. Thank you for saving my couch and chairs!
So what I have is a Amazon find cat post thats attached to wall mounts... It saves floor space and it looks great... Maybe you could do something like that? DIY idea
Good video, going to make it for my cat. Thank you so much for the help.
By the way, your voice sounds a bit like Nicolas Cage. He's one of my favourite actors.
Haha thank you! And good luck with your creation! :)
at around 18:20 he starts talking like Erica Griffin XD
Haha you're a funny dude. No joke, I was wondering the whole time, "Is he single?" until I saw the ring. 🤣 Thanks for sharing your process.
Was that a treated 4x4?
If you're not going to whip the ends of the rope, you might want to start and end with a staple. You don't really need a cap if you can saw a bevel on the top end of your post. Got a circular or table saw?
I got a mitre saw for christmas, and have a handheld circular saw. What do you mean by whip the ends of the rope?
@@CatsandPats it's a treatment campers and sailors use to prevent the rope from unraveling. It works like the plastic tips on a shoelace, but using string or monofilament fishing line. There are several videos around YT if you want to see what I'm talking about. Just search WHIP(PING) ROPE.
I would have done a tad bit of wood glue as I wrapped the rope up the post, along with the tight wrapping.
Sisal rope $4 for 50 ft at U-Haul
I’m obsessed with cats especially Burmese’s.🐱.
Rachael PATERSON Burmese are awesome! Ragdolls are my fav of all time. I’ve never had a cat in my life, but I have always felt sort of ‘spiritually connected’ to the species in some way. In three weeks I will be bringing home my new female blue lynx mink Ragdoll kitten, who is currently just four weeks old. I am going to name her Piper. CATS RULE!!!
Any wood glue, or are there recommended ones over others for this sort of thing? We're looking to make our own too.
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Definitely want to try this, I'll share my results lol
Haha good luck Sabrina! I hope it works out! 😊
I would definately use a hot glue gun for the rope and tightly wrap and glue parts as you go to keep it tight, as you can see when the cat scratches it the rope is very loose in areas. But a helpful video thanks :)
Make a cactus scratch post!!
Just draw an " X " on the carpet and you will find the centre cheeech
YEAH I KNOW
good concept how much for all mateials?? was thinking theres got to be a quicke easier route-like why not figure a way to attach scratching mateial to ur door jams!!??
Don't have a good estimate on cost. I found the post, had the plywood left over from another project, the carpet was a free sample, and I got the rope for a Christmas present 😂😂
good job! you could also tip it over on its side diffrent way for ur cat to kneed-my cats so PICKY LOL
@@CatsandPats
Funny cats and great job! Much better than store bought ones.
Suggestion: I’d edit out a lot of the side comments you make to ultimately make your videos shorter, you probably could have had a straight forward 10-15 minute vid instead of 27 minutes.
What happened linking a video to a prettier one I was looking forward to watching it
Nice video still....
ME LIKIE
Multiple reloads to play every video. We can launch rockets, but not videos.
Make sure the post isn't treated, the chemicals used are harmful..An untreated post is better
Your name is jason? I thought your name is pat
Lol I came here to find out where to get rope .
This looks like more money to make them buy.
Suzi Hazlove Saw a 100’ one on amazon for $12. They have a smaller one-35’ too for $8-$9 that I saw.
if you have a Habitat for Humanity "Restore" in your area, you never know what you might find at one of those stores.
Oops.... tried to fast forward. I should know better by now. Much faster to just let it play and waste more of your life.
😍😍😍🙋
A scratch post video almost 30 minutes?
Congratulations, you made a 8 minute video last 27 minutes
WHY ARE YOU TALKING SO MUCH?🤔
You talk way to much
Watch another video then champ
OMG, this video is so unnecessarily long
I'm sincerely trying to watch this whole video but I can't focus on anything after seeing what was done to that splinter cell shirt 😭