Building a Nice Dog Kennel

We got a our first dog in December and we wanted to build her a nice kennel. One that wasn't some ugly wire or plastic cage and could double as a nice furniture piece in a room.
Built out of simple materials (1x8s and 2x4's) anyone could do this with a few basic tools.

[@shirocp]

I’m about to make a two dog kennel and I’m going to try to keep this furniture piece as light as possible by using 1x3 material instead of 2x4. Also, instead of using rebar, I figured I’d go with wooden 3/8” or 1/2” dowels. Plus, I don’t want to spend too much time cleaning and cutting rebar. 😅 Thanks for sharing, I appreciate you!

[@benofalltrades]

Nice! Sounds like a solid plan! Let me know how it goes with the dowels, I'm curious about that

[@tmoe1153]

Solid job man! Love this! I’m gonna build one but instead of rebar. I’m gonna use welding rods like 1/4” thick or larger and reinforce the inside around the bars with metal strips because she’s a nervous chewer like yours doggo but love this and gave me some inspiration!!

[@benofalltrades]

Sounds like a solid plan! Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@traviscasper6591]

Well done dude! Great video, and I always love a good twist ending!

[@benofalltrades]

Haha thanks! Gotta love those twists!

[@thewalkingmuscle8409]

“Life is life and stuff happens” -Ben Swanson

[@benofalltrades]

I don't mind that comparison at all

[@daveboothemt1]

Great job man.

[@benofalltrades]

Thanks!