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DIY Elevated Dog Bowl Stand for Two Pets

12/2/2020

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What's better than one greyhound? Two! Tosh is the second "dog daughter" to join the Mother Daughter Projects team so a new raised feeding stand was needed. Follow along as we share our DIY version. 

Materials/Tools:


  • 2 in. x 12 in. x 16 ft. #2 Prime Kiln-Dried Southern Yellow Pine Lumber (Home Depot)

  • Husky 2-in-1 Extendable Square (Home Depot)

  • Makita 18-Volt X2 LXT Lithium-Ion (36-Volt) Brushless Cordless 10 in. Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (Home Depot)

  • Krud Kutter Cleaner & Degreaser (Amazon)

  • 1 qt. Acetone (Home Depot)

  • 3/4 in. x 30 in. Black Steel Pipe (Home Depot)

  • 3/4 in. Black Steel Pipe Cap (Home Depot)

  • Frisco Stainless Steel Bowl (Chewy)

  • Kreg KMA2900 Multi-Mark Multi-Purpose Marking and Measuring Tool (Amazon)

  • Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Cordless Brushless Jig Saw (Home Depot)

  • Bosch Multi-Purpose Steel T-Shank Jig Saw Blades Set for Cutting Wood and Metal (Home Depot)

  • Olympic Elite 1 Gal. Base 1 Solid Advanced Exterior Stain and Sealant in One (Home Depot)

  • Zinsser 1 qt. Clear Shellac Traditional Finish and Sealer (Home Depot)

  • Everbilt 3 in. x 3 in. Black Strap Surface Mount Hinge (2-Pack) (Home Depot)

  • Spring Tools PM407 Nail Set and Hinge Pin Tool (Amazon)

  • FOOMEXT 129 Pieces Furniture Pads-Heavy Duty Adhesive Rubber Furniture Pads -Best Chair Leg Covers Assorted Sizes Protect Your Hardwood & Laminate Flooring (Amazon)

We are using this large board too make the double dog food feeding stand.
We wanted to use the lumber we had on hand and this board was perfect with the exception of how dirty it was. We decided to clean it to see if it could be used so we could avoid having to run to the store for another board.
We used Krud Kutter to remove dirt and mildew from the weathered piece of lumber.
We used a variety of cleaning methods on the board including Krud Kutter to clean the obvious dirt and then a watered down bleach solution to further clean and lighten the stains. This process actually worked well enough that we could use the board.
We are using the sliding feature on the Makita battery powered compound miter saw.
Steph used the sliding feature of the miter saw to cut the pieces. Our measurements are based on the space where the stand would live and the number of bowls we used. Base your measurements on your space and number of bowls you intend to use. (This is a Makita battery powered compound miter saw.) Our cut list was 28" piece for the top and (2) 13" pieces for the legs.
Marking the cut line for the circle we will cut with the Ryobi jig saw.
We marked the placement of the bowls and drew around the perimeter of the bowl. The cut needed to be about 1/4 of an inch inside this mark. We made a quick circle pattern the size we needed on the computer. We eyeballed the placement inside the larger circle and drew around it. We did end up using a black marker on this line to make it easier to see when cutting.
Steph used a battery powered DeWalt drill to make a starting hole for the jig saw.
Steph used a drill to make a starting hole for the jig saw.
Steph used a Ryobi battery powered jig saw to cut the holes for the bowls.
Cutting with a jig saw creates a lot of dust making it difficult to see the cut line. As Steph cut, I used canned air to blow away the cutting debris. Teamwork!!!
I used a sanding drum on a battery powered Dremel rotary tool to clean up the inside of the holes.
I used a sanding drum on a battery powered Dremel rotary tool to clean up the inside of the holes.
Adding a little Farmhouse look to our raised dog bowl stand.
We wanted to add a purely decorative element to the stand with this black metal pipe. Here we are determining where it should. be placed.
Using a DeWalt drill fitted with a spade bit to cut the holes for the pipe.
We marked the placement of the holes, Steph clamped the pieces together and used a spade bit to cut the hole. These are the legs and they are 13" long.
Using Olympic outdoor stain to finish the stand.
The stain we decided to use was leftover from another project. It's full coverage, but we were able to get the look we wanted by watering the stain down a bit, wiping it on and then wiping back to expose a bit of the grain. It worked perfectly! And, bonus, the beauty of this Olympic stain is the soap and water cleanup!
Securing the legs to the top of the raised dog feeding stand.
We glued and screwed the legs to the top.
Adding a decorative element to the raised dog feeding and watering stand.
This was another decorative element that had a function as well. We used these strapping hinges to hide the screw used to attach the legs to the top.
The raised dog bowl stand is ready!
All done and ready for the greys. Hint: Steph bought six of these stainless steel bowls so a set could always be washed and ready when these others needed to be cleaned. These wash well in the dishwasher.
The raised dog bowl stand is ready for two dogs.
Do you have pets at home at this would be perfect for? Let us know about them in the comments below! 

Please note: This is not a sponsored post.

FYI: We are not professionals, and we don't claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

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