Large Single Dog Kennel Plans & Instructions
Designed to comfortably house one large sized dog (50lbs+), with tall interior headroom. Top is wide enough to hold a large TV and decors. This is the perfect showpiece for your living room, and can be stained or painted to match rest of the furniture! Learn to make this single dog kennel step by step, you will need basic woodworking tools. The cost of construction materials for this project is about $175, including all wood materials and hardware.
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Material and Cut List
(A) 2 – 2×4 Lumber: 45 1/4″
(B) 2 – 2×4 Lumber: 22″
(C) 2 – 1×3 Lumber: 43 1/4″
(D) 7 – 1×3 Lumber: 24 1/2″
(E) 4 – 1×3 Lumber: 25 1/2″
(F) 5 – 1×6 Lumber: 43 1/4″
(F) 1 – 1×3 Lumber (ripped down to 2″): 43 1/4″
(G) 2 – 1×3 Lumber: 18″
(H) 2 – 1×3 Lumber: 19 1/2″
(I) 4 – 1×6 Lumber: 41 3/4″
(I) 1 – 1×4 Lumber: 41 3/4″
(J) 4 – 2×8 Lumber: 45 1/4″
12 – 3/8″ Diameter Rebar: 26 1/2″
3 – 3/8″ Diameter Rebar: 21 1/2″
Rust-Oleum Epoxy Metal Paint
HARDWARE
– (2) 3″ T-Hinge Hardware
– (2) 3″ Barrel Bolts
– 1 1/4″ Pocket Screws
– 2 1/2″ Pocket Screws
– 3/8″ Dowels
PROJECT TOOLS
– Tape Measure
– Pocket-hole Jig
– Cordless Drill
– Miter Saw / Circular Saw
– Screwdriver
– Sandpaper or Sand Block
– Refer to the woodworking tool guide for more information
Step 1
Cut the 2×4 lumbers per cut list dimensions. The bottom frame is made from two 45 1/4″ 2×4’s and two 22” 2×4’s. Arrange the 2×4’s per layout below. You can use wood glue to assemble each lumber first. Then, drill pocket-holes and use 2 1/2” size screws to secure in place.
All vertical panels will sit directly on top of the bottom frame, with 1” offset from the perimeter edges. Finish building all the panels first before screwing them into the bottom frame, to ensure all the panels fit in place properly. Drill pocket-holes in the 1×3 panels and use 1 1/4” screws to secure to the bottom 2×4 frame.
Step 2
Next, cut 1×3 lumbers per cut list for the front facing panel. You will need two 43 1/4” 1×3’s, three 24 1/2” 1×3’s, and four 26 1/2” rebar. Drill dual pocket-holes on both ends of the 24 1/2” 1×3’s. Only screw into the bottom lumber piece first. Then, drill 3/8” diameter holes (1” depth) into both the top and bottom lumber to fit the rebar.
Before installing the metal rebars in place, you will need to prepare and paint them to avoid rusting. The best type of pet-friendly paint for metal is the Rust-Oleum Specialty Epoxy Spray Paint, which is ideal for refinishing metal surfaces and provide a durable finish. Don’t worry, this process is simple! First, clean the metal rebars of any dirt or rust, then spray two coats of the epoxy paint directly onto the rebars. Allow 2-4 hours to complete dry before installing them on the kennel doors.
Insert the 3/8” rebars into the holes. Finally, add the top lumber piece and secure it in place with 1 1/4” pocket screws.
Next, cut 1×3 lumbers per cut list for the side panels. You will need two 25 1/2” 1×3’s, two 24 1/2” 1×3’s, and four 26 1/2” rebars, per panel. Total of two side panels. Drill dual pocket-holes on both ends of the 24 1/2” 1×3’s. Only screw into the bottom lumber first until you insert the rebar in place.
The back panel measures 43 1/4″ x 29 1/2″, you can use any 1x lumber materials to construct this, or use 3/4″ plywood. Drill pocket holes per location indicated below, then glue and secure in place with 1 1/4” screws.
Step 3
Similarly, the floor panels will be constructed the same way. Use 3/4″ plywood or any 1x lumber material to construct the 41 3/4″ x 25 1/2″ floor panel. Drill pocket-holes and secure each lumber in place with 1 1/4” screws. Insert both floor panels on top of the bottom frame.
Step 4
Next, cut 1×3 lumbers per cut list for the door panels. You will need two 18” 1×3’s, two 19 1/2” 1×3’s, and three 19 1/2” rebars for the single door. Similar to the previous panels, drill dual pocket-holes on both ends of the 19 1/2” 1×3’s. Only screw into the bottom lumber first until you insert the rebar in place.
Attach the doors with 3″ T-Hinge Hardware on top and bottom hinge location. Then, install 3″ Barrel Bolts to complete the doors. I found both of these hardware that fits the dimensions on Amazon, links below for reference:
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3″ Barrel Bolts: https://amzn.to/3TcPpBR
Step 5
Finally, cut four 45 1/4” 2×8’s for the table top piece. Drill pocket-holes as indicated in the layout below, then use 2 1/2” screws to secure in place. Pocket-hole side will face the bottom side.
Good job! Your large single dog kennel is complete! The next step is to sand and clean off the surface dusts and prepare for staining or painting.
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