Raised Dog Bowl Stand

By Kreg Tool
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Elevate your dog’s dining experience with a raised stand for its food and water bowls. The stand holds two 6″ dog bowls at a convenient height for larger dogs. You can build one for your furry friend with just a few pine boards, a few tools, and some paint or stain.

Difficulty easy

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Jigsaw
    Jigsaw
  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Tape Measure
    Tape Measure
  • Compass
    Compass
  • Drill (cordless)
    Drill (cordless)
  • Sander
    Sander

Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 Board , 1x8 , 48"
  • 1 Board , 2x2 , 48"
  • 1 Board , 1/2" x 2 (1 1/2" actual width) , 48"
  • 1 Board , 1x12 , 24"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 26 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws
  • 2 6"-diameter dog bowls
  • 1 Wood glue
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Cut List & Parts

  • 2 End Panel , 3/4" x 7 1/4" x 7 1/4"
  • 4 Leg , 1 1/2' x 1 1/2" x 10"
  • 2 End Rail , 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 7 1/4"
  • 1 Front Panel , 3/4" x 7 1/4" x 15"
  • 1 Back Panel , 3/4" x 7 1/4" x 15"
  • 1 Front Rail , 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 15"
  • 1 Back Rail , 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 15"
  • 2 Stile , 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 7 1/4"
  • 1 Top , 3/4" x 11 1/4" x 19"
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Directions

  • Make a Pair of End Panels

    Cut two End Panels to length from a 1x8 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, with your pocket-hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes where shown.

    Step 1

  • Attach the End Panels to the Legs

    Cut four Legs to length from a 2x2 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Secure two Legs to each End Panel with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws as shown.

    Step 2

  • Make the End Rails

    Cut two End Rails to length from a 1x2 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, using a jig saw or a miter saw set at 45°, cut off two corners on each Rail, as shown.

    Step 3

  • Attach the End Rails

    Glue and clamp Each End Rail to the bottom of each End Panel so that the End Rails are offset 1/4" toward the inside face of the End Panels, as shown.

    Step 4

  • Make Front and Back Panels

    Cut one Front Panel and one Back Panel to length from a 1x8 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, with your pocket-hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes in these panels, as shown.

    Step 5

  • Attach the Front Back Panels

    Attach the Front Panel and Back Panel to one end assembly using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, as shown. Then secure the second end assembly in place.

    Step 6

  • Make Front and Back Rails

    Cut one Front Rail and one Back Rail to length from a 1x2 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, using a jig saw or a miter saw set at 45°, cut off two corners on each Rail, as shown.

    Step 7

  • Attach the Front and Back Rails

    Glue and clamp the Front and Back Rails in place, as shown. To position them, make sure that thee cut-off corners meet with the cut-off corners on the End Rails.

    Step 8

  • Add a Pair of Stiles

    Cut two Stiles to length from a 1/2" x 2" board (1 1/2" actual width), as shown in the cutting diagram. Then glue and clamp the Stiles to the Front and Back Panels where shown.

    Step 9

  • Make the Top

    Cut the Top to length from a 1x12 board, as shown in the cut diagram. Use a compass to lay out holes for the bowls, as shown. Make sure to get your bowls first so that you can verify their size. After laying out the holes, drill a 3/8" starter hole just inside each marked circle. Use a jigsaw to cut out the circles. Just insert the blade in the starter hole, and then cut. Sand the openings smooth when you are done.

    Step 10

  • Attach the Top

    Attach the Top to the base using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, as shown. Then you can sand the project, and apply the paint or stain of your choice.

    Step 11