218369 1158 Pets Cats General Cats true Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:47:18 -0700 /system/videos/1/93/72/25/257293.flv cat, Scratching, post, scratching post, pets, pet, feline, general cats How To Make a Cat Scratching Post http://www.howcast.com/videos/218369-How-To-Make-a-Cat-Scratching-Post http://www.howcast.com/videos/218369-How-To-Make-a-Cat-Scratching-Post/edit approved 116 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=218369"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=218369" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 3 Content_Conclusions http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218369/Picture_7_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 1914 false false false 90270 0 34 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218369/34.jpg Decide on dimension Determine the length of your scratching post and cut the post with a saw to fit. It should be a few inches longer than the length of your cat.

]]> 90271 1 43 Tip Make the base sturdy enough to support the post and the weight of your cat.

]]> 90272 2 47 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218369/47.jpg Make the first layer Lay the three 12-inch boards side by side, so the ends are flush.

]]> 90273 3 53 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218369/53.jpg Attach the second layer Place the two 18-inch boards on top, crosswise. Saw any overhang so the second layer is flush with the first.

]]> 90274 4 62 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218369/62.jpg Screw layers together Using the power drill, screw the second layer onto the first layer with four 3-inch screws. This will serve as your base.

]]> 90275 5 70 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218369/70.jpg Cover base Cover the base with a carpet scrap and staple it in place.

]]> 90276 6 77 Tip Use short, bristly carpet, such as Berber.

]]> 90277 7 80 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218369/80.jpg Attach post Position the post in the center of the base and attach it with a screw on each corner. Drill the screws in diagonally, starting near the bottom of the post so that the screw makes it through both post and base.

]]> 90278 8 92 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218369/92.jpg Cover post Staple carpet scraps to cover the post.

]]> 90279 9 97 Tip Rub catnip on the post or hang a dangling cat toy from the top.

]]> 90280 10 103 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218369/103.jpg Settle in Settle in for hours of entertainment as your cat tears into their new scratching post.

]]> 90281 11 109 Fact Did you know? Cats perspire through their paws.

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