Coaster cat construction project for summer '06
Problems:
1) window perches in very small rooms get in the way of using the room
2) cats scratch up the window woodwork
Solution: a removeable window perch. A window perch that mounts on the wall but can be removed when the space is needed. The platform and support brackets fit into slots on the wall plaque and are held in place with a cotterless pin. The platform partially covers the window woodwork, protecting it from scratches. Here's a picture of the completed window perch:
...and here Mellie checks it out:
Removing the perch is simple -- take out the locking pin and lift up:
Put the platform and brackets aside:
...leaving just the wall plaque which is a curious but handsome stained hardwood addition to the room.
Perhaps it's a set of tiny knick-knack shelves for elves?
Comments: it seems to work well enough, but I'm not happy with the appearance. It looks overbuilt -- "heavy" and "clunky" -- and by golly, it is. I hope to make two more, so I'll have to see if I can make it at least look lighter, if not actually lighter. It's pretty rugged. Most of it is made from red oak. If anybody has any comments about how I can improve the design and construction, have at it.
Problems:
1) window perches in very small rooms get in the way of using the room
2) cats scratch up the window woodwork
Solution: a removeable window perch. A window perch that mounts on the wall but can be removed when the space is needed. The platform and support brackets fit into slots on the wall plaque and are held in place with a cotterless pin. The platform partially covers the window woodwork, protecting it from scratches. Here's a picture of the completed window perch:
...and here Mellie checks it out:
Removing the perch is simple -- take out the locking pin and lift up:
Put the platform and brackets aside:
...leaving just the wall plaque which is a curious but handsome stained hardwood addition to the room.
Perhaps it's a set of tiny knick-knack shelves for elves?
Comments: it seems to work well enough, but I'm not happy with the appearance. It looks overbuilt -- "heavy" and "clunky" -- and by golly, it is. I hope to make two more, so I'll have to see if I can make it at least look lighter, if not actually lighter. It's pretty rugged. Most of it is made from red oak. If anybody has any comments about how I can improve the design and construction, have at it.