The slatted dog feeder…where it all started for us…kind of. We started selling items on Etsy and it really took off once we introduced this little bad boy. The design came from a DIY crate inspiration where they flipped over old crates and cut holes in them. As one does, we thought, there’s got to be a better way, so we set out to create a slightly more durable and modern version. Here we are going to show you just how we made them and include different size variations so you can easily adjust this for your own pup!
CUT LIST
Small Slatted Feeder: ( 7″ Tall x 17″ Long x 9″ Wide)
- 4 Pieces @ 6.25″ L x 1.75″ x 1.75″
- 1 Piece @ 7.5″ L x 1.75″ x 1.75″
- 8 Pieces@ 1.75″ x 7.5″ L
- 10 Pieces@ 1.75″ x 17″ L
- Total materials needed -1 2×2″ and 3 1×2 (1.75″) strips at 96″
- We used two, 1-quart bowls for this size.
- If your using dimensional lumber you will need 1-2x2x8′ and 1-1x8x8′
Medium Slatted Feeder ( 11″ Tall x 22″ Long x 11″ Wide)
- 4 Pieces @ 10.25″ L x 1.75″ x 1.75″
- 1 Piece @ 9.5″ L x 1.75″ x 1.75″
- 16 Pieces @ 1.625″ x 22″ L
- 12 Pieces @ 1.625″ x 9.5″ L
- Total materials needed- 1-2×2″ and 5 1.625″ strips at 96″
- We used two, 2 quart bowls for this size.
- If you’re using dimensional lumber you will need 1-2x2x8′ and 2-1x6x8′
Large Slatted Pet Feeder ( 15″ Tall x 24″ Long x 12″ Wide)
- 4 Pieces @ 14.25″ L x 1.75″ x 1.75″
- 1 Piece @ 10.5″ L x 1.75″ x 1.75″
- 18 Pieces @ 1.75″ x 24″ L
- 14 Pieces @ 1.75 x 10.5″ L
- Total materials needed (1 2×2″ and 7 1.75″(1×2’s) strips at 96″)
- We used two, 3-quart bowls for this size
- If you’re using dimensional lumber you will need 1-2x2x8′ and 3-1x6x8′
TOOL LIST
- Table saw (If you don’t have a table saw you can buy 1x2x96 Furring strips)
- Chop saw or circular saw
- Brad nailer
- Jigsaw or Router
- Sander
SUPPLIES NEEDED
STEP 1
After you have chosen the correct size for your dog, cut all of your materials to length.
STEP 2
Sand all your pieces before assembly. Once this is put together it is really difficult to sand in between the slats.
STEP 3
Start assembling the sides of your feeder. You can cut a piece of scrap wood to use as a spacer or simply mark them out with a pencil.
STEP 4
Add the support pieces, a 2×2 in the middle, and cut your 2 extra side pieces to fit snuggly on each short side of the feeder.
STEP 5
Attach the top pieces with a small amount of glue and brad nails.
STEP 6
Wait an hour and remove any excess glue, then fill any visible voids and nail holes with wood filler. Wait 24 hours for the glue to cure before moving on.
STEP 7
Sand your feeder to at least 180 grit to ensure a smooth even surface.
STEP 8
Cut out the holes for the bowls you would like to use. Each bowl requires a unique size hole, find something round that is the same size as the inside of your bowl or simply measure and use a compass to draw the circle. I used a jigsaw then to cut out the hole, but you could also use a router with a guide. The key is to not go too big, you can always trim to fit the bowl, but once you cut it, it’s gone. You don’t want the bowls falling through!
STEP 9
Stain or paint your feeder to the desired color with a foam brush, rag, or sprayer. Make sure you remove all excess stain between the cracks.
STEP 10
Apply a top coat to your feeder to protect it from spills and dings, this will be a dog feeder so protect it! I sprayed 3 coats of water-based polyurethane. Apply your finish of choice per manufacture instructions.
Your Feeder is Complete!!
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