How To Build A Dog Ramp For Bed
Using a jigsaw guided by a straightedge cut off the corners of the 1x5 at each of these marks.
How to build a dog ramp for bed. Wood plywood carpet tools needed. Grab the 4 8 sheet of plywood to fill the frame solid and build the frame using 2x2x8 wooden pieces. Round over the top of one leg. Diy dog ramp 01 26 this diy dog ramp makes it easy for fido to reach the bed without hurting his precious joints.
Whether your dog is getting older or just a little on the smaller side getting on and off the bed can be a bit of a challenge. To build a dog ramp start by measuring how long and high you want the ramp to be. This dog ramp diy project comes from irresistible pets this design is specifically for indoor use and is intended to help a dog get up onto a higher surface like a bed or couch. Circular saw power drill sand paper tape measure carpet tape dog ramp 5.
The shorter cut will be at the back or top of the ramp where it meets the edge of the bed. This bedside dog ramp is a sturdy reliable project that you can build in an afternoon. How to build a dog ramp for bed. Medium advanced materials.
If it puts a lot of stress on the joints of your dog to reach the higher furniture surfaces on the bed then you must build this dog ramp. The longer cut will be the front of the ramp where it will sit on the floor. A few places where a ramp may be useful include near a steep step couch or bed. The ramp can be as long as you want it to be although longer ramps can be more difficult to move and store.
Step 3 cut the legs photo by wendell t.