We built a scratcher for our cats
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We built a long-lasting scratch board for our cats because we were tired of buying $35 replacements for our one cat who likes to scratch things 3 feet up a wall.
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Some of you may remember that we build a corner scratcher a few years ago at our old apartment. We put little nubbies on it to prevent it from tipping over... but they didn't prevent it from tipping over. So uh, in retrospect, don't recommend that design lmao
It's only been like 3 days but this one's looking good!!
hi
what medicine does haku take for his alergies?
When it comes to your kitties, I'm thinking that in an RPG game, Poki could be a warrior, Pichi could be a healer and Haku could be a mage. I'm not sure what RPG class Nagi would be.
I know you said you didn't want to try steriods if not absoulutely nessecary, but my cat did the EXACT same thing Haku does, I tried onsies dog shirts, cone. (ok it was a bit worse becuse she had sratreded to bite her self when I gave in) but I finally gave in and went to my vet and got Cortisone it took 2 days then the obsessive licking died down after 5 she had stopped, I keep her on it for 4 more days (as instructed) and by the end of thoose 9 days she was totally back to normal! Vet said it could come back but It hasnt happened for 2 years now.
Allergies most times has to do with food allergies, or toxins in the enviroment.Have you tried giving you cat real food like sats are suppose to eat from nature? Rae meat, organs (heart, liver etc), raw fish with bones in eat-that way they get their calcium, theyalso love rawegg tolks and raw butter -it really changes things and I would think it would be easy to get this things in Japan. Would be awsome to see if you tried this to see if his condition improves. There are very few brand of cat foods that dont have gluten, plant oil, vegetables, fruit, artifical colors, GMO, atifical vitmains etc.
Woodworker here, great job!
Some tips for next time:
- A brush is great for spreading the glue evenly, but if you can't find one next time you can just use your finger. Wood glue is just slightly modified PVA glue (school glue) so it's totally fine to get on your hands (unless the bottle says otherwise).
- You do normally need to clamp the wood when you're gluing, but applying weight is also fine (I'd go for more than you had there if you can, like maybe rest one end of a sofa on it, or a pot full of water). If you're going to be adding screws anyway then they can do the clamping for you.
- I don't know about that specific brand, but wood glue usually needs 20-30 minutes to set, and then 24 hours to fully cure.
- In a beefier project you also want to be careful about trying to glue endgrain (the ends of the wood) together since it's not as strong, but as with the glue drying and the clamping it's totally fine here since it only has to stand up to the cats. Wood glue is incredibly strong when clamped well and fully cured, so for a light-use job like this it's going to do great regardless.
- The weakest part of your build is going to be the join between the back and the base. I didn't see how many screws you used, but as long as there's a few in there you'll be fine with pretty much whatever.
- If you want to be more sure it won't fall over, next time you could attach the back further forward on the base, so part of the base sticks out the back as a kind of foot. You could still use those brackets for that if you want; they can screw into your back panel and sit on the floor.
- If you don't want to break out the hot glue you can use a light coating of wood glue on the cardboard too, since it's all wood fibres at the end of the day.
- That saw you have is a Japanese ryoba saw and they're very popular with woodworkers the world over for their accuracy and flexibility. The hacksaw blade you have will work on wood but is probably designed for metal.
Hope some of this is reassuring!
Wow, this is pretty informative
Thank you for all the info and advice!
This is so cool! As someone who plans on stealing this idea I really appreciate all of the suggestions and info. Thanks for being such a nice human!
I stg I’ve learned more from random comments on Rachel and Jun’s videos than I ever did in school
I'm glad I'm not the only one to pick up on all of that, great advice there. The hacksaw blade looked like a 32 TPI blade to me so definitely for steel or other harder metals, an 18 TPI blade does a reasonable job cutting wood but is kinda slow still.
"Haku, you're being inappropriate. We have guests."
**jazz intensifies**
Rachel could literally say anything and Jun would just be exclusively focused on the cats
I'd be up for a montage of Rachel saying outrageous things to see how long it takes Jun to focus on her instead of the cats.
well Rachel can talk; you have to look at cats to communicate with them lol
rachel: “jun look! it’s snowing!” jun: *🎥🐈*
rachel: “jun, your kitchen is on fire!” jun: *👀*
But it's a good balance :) We can listen to Rachel and watch the cats. She's not being ignored, and I think she prefers it instead of the camera being squarely on her.
But I'm also sure you're just joking with your comment, lol.
So I found the cure to cancer 📽🐈
Rachel: Ya'll, Japan is a crowded country.
Jun: I'm sorry.
Apparently, Jun is the cause of Japan's overcrowding...
Which raises some interesting questions. Does Rachel know where Jun spends his evenings?
I'm pretty sure some Japanese people would say ごめん like it means "I'm sorry for you"
The funniest gag in Yotsubato& was when they returned a rented movie (oh dear that manga is old) and Yotsuba said it was crap and the shop attendant apologized profusely.
@@DiamondTear oh which chapter is that? My japanese teacher lent me six chapters of Yotsuba but the only thing I remember is the "your name is tampopo" chapter
Well he is very tall, he takes up a lot of space in Japan 😂
I can't decide if Haku is wearing a diaper, an apron or just had a fight with random pieces of white cloth
His sense of fashion is so good, nobody could decide that.
@@krystal2026 proof that Haku can model anything
He is wearing cat cotoure
He’s stylish, shush
It’s Chanel for cats
"When you learn, you learn" -Rachel 2021
Quotes to live by.
Some of Japan’s woodworking saws are wild. I used to think that one Rachel ends up using was some kind of ancient weapon.
They may look wild, but it's unquestionable that they're really good and are a big contributor why the Japanese got so good at woodworking.
Some look like shovel-sword with spikes
I've used the exact one Rachel uses in this and it's really amazing, cuts through wood like it was butter.
"How does it feel?"
"I built six pieces--FIVE pieces of wood together, I'm so proud of myself!" That correction was adorable, lol! 😂
Haku: *Time to clean*
Rachel: Haku, omg, children are watching this, be civilized
Me forgetting that they don’t speak English in Japan: “What grocery store would play uncensored Nicki Minaj songs??”
I am from France and they usually blast uncensored songs in stores or even on spotify you have the uncensored versions. When I moved to the US for college I was very surprised because I was always expecting to hear the full uncensored version of the songs 😂
In Austria I can not remember ever having a song censored on the radio even the german ones...
@@melanieg.9092 Yeah German here, thought it was super weird when I found out that there's censored 'radio versions' of songs in the US.
@@minkamausi9285 same in the UK too xx
i never realized they dont censor songs on the radio in all countries. so interesting!
Jun only focusing the camera in the cats its very relatable as a cat owner
The way you advertised the headphones was so good. I totally wanna buy them now.
For real, I clicked the link and was like, o I can buy this next month! And that i realised i already have noice cancelling headphones
i see you everywhere i go on youtube 😥
honestly tho!! one of the few people who has made me interested in buying sponsored products :)
*Haku not included
Soundcore QC is junk, but good customer support. Had 3 pairs fail within 1-2 weeks of getting. Current pair i have is going on 1 month
AWWW POOR HAKU. I feel bad that he needs to wear that, I hope he gets better soon! 🥺
He doesn't seem to mind so much though
@@casperes0912 luckily but the fact he needs to even wear that from the amount of licking makes me feel bad for him
The cats using the incomplete scratch board is the equivalent of a child playing inside of their incomplete treehouse.
"Japan is a crowded country."
"I'm sorry!"
👁👄👁
Haku looks so pretty in his little dress ♥️
To me it looks silly
@@ZephyrKit It's high fashion, you wouldn't understand it.
@@LordDragox412 lol 😂
It's Haku Couture!
@@ZephyrKit Pff, you're just jealous because you don't possess the class and fashion sense that Haku has. lol
I wonder how I never realized this before but haku scratches so *gently*
Haku: Official Good Boi Product Tester
Poki: are you done yet? are you done yet? are you done yet? i'll sit here til you're done. are you done yet?
Pichi: Your craftsmanship scares me, imma wait waaaay over here until you're done
Nagy: bed? for me?
That pink shirt is ADORABLE but now we need a version that has Pichi, too!
Haku's lil apron is adorable
Babies "helping" you build their new scritchy-scratcher! Such good snoopervisors and quality-control managers. Good job, babies! Oh, and good job Rachel. :D
I love how they are everywhere xD (while Pichi is just watching the events majestically from the top of her cat tower lol)
As a queen should be💕
I am living for Haku dressed in a white, frilly dress like a hairy Victorian child. He reminds me of a character from a Beatrix Potter book. Also, I'm so happy with how comfortable Pichi has gotten.
Jun apologizing for having a crowded country was too adorable!
Who would dislike this? Like cmon look at Haku’s fashionable outfit!
The downvotes are Poki because his mom and dad took too long and neglected to recognise him as the star.
If Poki turned out to be able to use a phone and have his own TH-cam account I wouldn't even be surprised. It's Poki, he knows how to get what he wants.
"We have guests" made me laugh hard
You can really see how Rachel’s architectural sensibilities have grown over the process of planning a house when you compare the 3D models of the wood and why it will work to her just winging it on her previous design.
8:04
Poki: hello, I will be your nuisance for the day.
I'm pretty sure thats Pokis life calling.
Rachel: *building a new project*
Poki: "I sits."
Omg. That noise overstimulation sensory issue is definitely not just you. The sudden anxiety and rage that results in are familiar feels for me too. I felt myself getting anxious just from you describing that situation 😂
I have quite the rowdy family and an absurd amount of relatives plus my anxiety and adhd is a really bad combo so I totally get the noise canceling headphones, I take them with me everywhere! I’m glad they help you so much, anxiety sucks soooo much and I don’t have too bad of anxiety, I just get overwhelmed easily.
can I just say how good of a camera man jun is? so many angles! so many ways to see that cats!
9:55 that flop! Awww!!
The diy scratcher looks so much better than the old one. It looks like part of your decor!
It came out so well! And I’m glad you found a way to stop Haku from licking his stomach. I’m amazed he isn’t trying to get it off.
hes the goodest biggest boi ever 😤
he still knows what happens when he does struggle. he becomes a very sad flower.
Letting Haku scratch a scratch pad is is so much better than letting him scratch his skin.
they just brighten up my day not even joking
SAMEEE
Same I hope they're doing well in life overall, they make a lot of people happy
Your cats are always so ready to accommodate filming, they are right there looking adorable and sweet and rolling around, scratching, interacting, being super cute
Haku is rocking his little outfit, hopefully he is well soon. I'm glad you found something he looks so comfortable in. Very cool to see you build this step by step, and most of all it is 4/4 cat approved.
My day is 100x better when Rachel & Jun makes another a video
I could never figure out why I was so sensitive to noise and had such bad anxiety. Then I realized a year ago that I'm autistic and it's been really game-changing for me. I'm happy to see you using things to help you with your anxiety when going into stores, but can I say that I do feel like you may be autistic, we also have sensitivities to food textures, and also love researching stuff. I'm in autism groups for women on Facebook and it's been so eye-opening knowing that other people have these difficulties, and I wasn't just being sensitive. It also helped me better take care of myself and know my limits. I'm much happier and my anxiety has pretty much halved.
7:57 was so majestic for some reason seeing all of them walk together
Models on the catwalk lololol
Jun ..." your sound effects sounds like 80s", Rachel..."thank you ", well it was a popular 80s song she was referencing 🤞😎. Love it!!!!!
It's final countdown by europe
I'm trying to think why that song is in my head so recently. Might've been on my local radio station...
My first thought was “again?” and then I remembered what their couch looked like in the last video xD
Sometimes, I wear a noise-canceling headset in the house simply because I have 2 boys and a husband.
Lol :P
I wear my noise canceling headphones at home too since my partner and I share an office. It’s so helpful when one of us in a meeting and the other has to concentrate on their work. 😅
I do so because my neighbors are loud, my roommate is loud, and the furniture is loud.
I think they're also a life saver if you have an infant, particularly a colicky infant. Ear plugs or noise canceling headphones can really help preserve your patience and let you stay calm and loving towards a loudly unhappy baby.
I love how Jun was distracted by cats doing absolute anything, too damn cute!
Aww, I used to put my foster kitties in onesies made out of tube socks to protect after spay/neuter surgery. It was great because I could draw on them with non-toxic magic markers, the prospective adopters really loved seeing it and I'm sure it helped find many a home!
The sexy music every time Haku licked his belly killed me! And the editing was * chef's kiss * as always!
Also, thank you for addressing the overstimulation. I sometimes have major sound overstimulation that makes it hard to function as a human- I just wanna curl up into a ball and plug my ears when it's really bad, not to mention I have chronic headaches. I'll definitely be looking into those headphones!
Haku looks so teeny with his fur smooshed down 🥺🐈
Haku looks like a maid with his thingy! I also love how his scratching is soft while Poki's is loud
Haku is so gentle when scratching also I love see all 4 of the furrbbies
Get yourself a handy wife like Rachel to build cat furniture.
Also i believe Rachel was trying to say "You live and your Learn"?
I've been watching you guys for YEARS. I've seen the "evolution" of the cats. But I have to say, pichi is my absolute fav! I know it's probably because of her origins and how you 2 have taken her and and taken care of her. But I can't help put smile Everytime I see her in a video!
I couldn't help but laugh each time the metal music started xD all you cat video make me want to have my own cats, I can't wait to have an apartment and finally unleash my cat lady side!
3:12 Ah yes! Sensory overload! Not just you :C Apparently it happens a lot in people with anxiety. And other stuff (I got anxiety and ADHD so that's a combo right there)
Mines anxiety and autism lol I need me some headphones like this
Haku in his new clothes gives me Les Miserables vibe
I heard my father's voice in my head at 9:11 when Rachel used metal saw on wood. Literally my brother did the same thing years ago and our father got mad and at the same time disappointed since we did some crazy shit 😂
That looks great! I would highly reccomended putting the L brackets on the front. Even though they are not going to be fully flush since the wood is a bit warped, it will add extra stability to the top. As the cats pull on it (scratch the cardboard) alot of the force is going to be pulled towards the cat. Especially with how tall it is, you don't want the wood to crack at the base and cause the top to fall on the cats.
Dear Rachel
Anxiety, stress and heavy thoughts can feel so overwhelming in one's life.
Like it seems beyond one's control and ruins everything.
I really hope you remember to take of yourself amidst the rising popularity of your channels.
After all remember - *NOTHING* is more important than your happiness :)
With great love from all your fans ;)
Haku be looking like a housewife with apron XD
Pichi!! you’re doing fantastic sweetie!!!
Since watching this channel I have acquired two cats (I’ve watched this channel for a while now) and I just, I’m so happy with my cat life
Fab DIY project! I bought some headphones with ANC last year, and they've made such a difference to my quality of life. I'm so glad you've found them helpful for a bit of peace, too. Get well soon, Haku!
nothing like giving my mom a new rachel and jun vid filled with cats for mother's day
Baby Haku being wrapped up shows how smōl he is and he's so cute
Congrats everyone with new video with awesome cats
Wishing everyone a good day
*Rachel:* "Poki, you're not allowed to be in the video right now."
*Poki at **2:15**:* [the saddest meow that Poki has ever meowed]
Alternate title video: making something special for your cats to be happy.
rachel getting sensory overload in the supermarket is the singular most relatable thing
Measure twice, Cut once.
-wisdom from my father
Or if you're me, measure 5 times just to be sure. And still maybe need to cut twice. Measuring is hard.
@@LaynieFingers or measure twice, cut once. then realize you were reading the wrong measurement. and measuring from the wrong end.
@@racketman2u Yep, or maybe with the wrong ruler... I've found lots of ways to screw up a cut. Oh, or measure twice, cut once but cut off part of your finger in the process.
It didn't grow back. 🙄
I always love watching your videos❤️. It feels like hanging out at a friend's house while they're doing something and chatting with them.
I was JUST about to get up and be productive for the day then the notification for this popped up.
It was like:
Phone: ik you need to get stuff done today.... But CATS!!! 🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱
(Worth it)
Y'all are a joy to watch. You have a great sense of humor and cute cats.
I am totally like Rachel! When I was living in Paris, I was not able to leave the house without the headphones! The noise of the ambulances, the cars, everywhere is so overwhelming so with the headphones it kind of become even more interesting to discover the city with a soundtrack. BTW I got my father some headphones like those (very soft) and our cats loved them so much that they "marked their territory on them"😆😆😆
Great outcome! DIY projects are always so satisfying (when they work out). Bet it’ll look great in the new house.
I got one of those Japanese saws recently, and learned how useful they are. The two sides of teeth, one is for cutting across grain, and one is for cutting along the grain. Because it cuts on the pull stroke, it does really straight cuts with the blade tension on a pull motion (western saws are push stroke). Blade is thin, making really fine cuts. With the flexibility, it can do flush cuts (dowels on a flat surface). Because it has no spine, it can cut through thick slabs or logs.
Just like Jun’s kitchen knives, these saws are made to cut really well! Just have to make sure there are no nails in the timber as the blades are quite delicate. But, the saw is like 3-in-1, very good value!
You could always use a metal bracket to reinforce the corner, that won't obstruct their flop space
Seeing you do this encourages me to do the DIY projects I need to do around my own house! Thanks guys ^^
PICHI CONTENT PICHI CONTENT PICHI CONTENT REEEEEE
We love you PICHI! OvX
YESSS 💖💖💖💖✨✨✨
i can't wait for the day we get to see pichi in a jun's kitchen video because if poki can be in a jun's kitchen video, then i'm sure pichi can as well one day :)
Pichi is the cutest thing ever when she's being so comfortable with you two and the other 3 cats I'm so glad you took her in it warms my heart seeing people take in cats who have nowhere else to go or who don't get adopted from shelters because of a specific problem or reason ^^
Rachel: pitches sound cancelling headphones
I relate to this. Pre-pandemic I used to wear mine out... I miss being able to go out.
Your channels' diy videos are so entertaining and satisfying
I'm rlly glad u uploaded cuz i need to fix my sleep schedule and this keeps me awake and active :D
man Rachel, I was worried a bit after not seeing any new vids on the original channel, but then i discovered youre posting here now. Im glad you guys and ladies are all well and its really every time a pleasure to watch your videos to see what youre planning next haha. Its really inspirational, I gotta get to have some new projects too haha. Also you two are so harmonious with your cats, really it warms my heart. Thank you for being you. Feel hugged
Awwe poor Haku! Hope he gets well soon, poor baby.
Truly living that Animal Crossing New Horizons life. Building a house and doing DIYs at the same time. Iconic.
you had so many quality tests before scratcher was fully assembled :D Poki was so impatient!
My old 17 year old blind cat died a few weeks ago and now I can't stop spoiling my other two cats! I just bought a new high quality cat tower (the old one is half destroyed but now sits at the other end of the house). And I just ordered a 'Da bird' cat wand toy... I think I've seen you use them on your channel and they look really good.
Haku = construction supervisor😺
Poki = union steward
💖Love the project. It's so nice to see them enjoy it so much.
Sadly my cat past away a couple of years ago we think it might have been the same thing but she did have a happy life but we had to make her a few cat onesies, it helped a lot. We added a Velcro opening at her back and even had little sleeves. I hope haku is okay and wish you all well ❤️❤️
dude! dont talk like that now im worried about Haku :(
I thoroughly enjoyed watching you build--you have so much get-up-and-go to build something to fix your problem. Great idea!
Little did you know you were making a bed for Nagi.
I can't describe how much I love ur videos they help me get through the day. Poki, Nagi, Haku, and Pichi always make me smile your content is so relaxing and fun to watch
Never once thought I’d hear Rachel description Poki as “Narrow” 😂
I got a Rachel & Jun Bokksu ad today with Poki in his boat just chillin on the counter in the background and now a new video today too? Nice. And poor Haku looks very fashionable, he has donned his cat-apron to join Jun in the kitchen after all these years watching from atop the fridge!
oh my goodness hakuuuu 😔💕💕 hope he feels a lot better soon
"You live and learn" I think is the expression you're trying to say Rachel x😊
Soooooo are they just keeping Pichi? I hope so she's good girl lol
Yeah I think they're keeping her!
Yup! They said they were originally planning to foster her but they’re gonna keep her now
Cant lie iv had my Soundcore pods for a few weeks now and absolutely love them! Kept thinking about buying them since you did the first video about them. Glad i took the plunge! Thanks for taking their sponsorship!