Hi & thanks! Wish I had a DIY on this but what I can tell you that the main tube is a 24" Sonotube (used for concrete forms) and the rest of it, base and other little pieces, was made from a sheet of 3/4 MDF and also a 6' 1x4 for the post on the back wrapped in sissal. After initial mock up the most time consuming part was applying the carpet to it. I started with a hand stapler but then bought a compressor plus air stapler and was glad I did.
I built one extremely similar for my friends twins. For the bark look I used a tight woven textured carpet. The base had two interior levels, the upper aligned with a limb. Idk what to call the trees seen in lion king but that was my inspiration.
Love this design. DK if my kitty (the Polydactyl Tuxedo Cat in my picture above.) would want something so tall. But, I'm wanting to make a tree similar to yours. I never knew what to use for the coverings - now, I know. TYSM for sharing this video with us. I am truly inspired to make something similar, but, I may have to use cardboard boxes for the form and carpet as you suggest. DK yet. TY again.
Thanks for sharing this looks amazing. I saw much more expensive one online that looks even more like a tree. But maybe with a little tweaking on your DIY project, I could have a more affordable one similar to that expensive one online.😻😻
U did a great job I'm just now seeing this n u did it that long ago! I'm been laying carpet for 11 years now n I just starting making these 4 years ago
I LOVE this and wonder if it is stable when one (or many) of yours hits it running full speed, Or do yours do that? Mine love to run as fast as possible and then hit the cat poles, climbing up to the top. The base on tall ones I have had in the past are not stable and fall over unless set against a wall. Thanks for sharing this idea.
It's incredibly stable, with a flat base of roughly 2'x2' no amount of zoom launches or multiple furbags on it could even come close trying to topple it over.
When assembling the inner shelves, all the inner carpeting was done at the same time. First, a strip of carpet around the inside of the Sonotube, then a carpeted shelf on top of that working from the bottom up. Drywall screws were used on the outside perimeter of the Sonotube for added strength affixing the shelves permanently into place.
Staples holding just fine after 20 years now. Part the carpet so you can sink the staples down to the backing and it will hold up just fine. Air stapler is key as doing it by hand is for the birds.
Thanks, sorry no plans available, I found it was easier to visualize it as I was making it and drafting plans would've just slowed down the entire build.
When assembling the inner shelves, all the inner carpeting was done at the same time. First, a strip of carpet around the inside of the Sonotube, then a carpeted shelf on top of that working from the bottom up. Drywall screws were used on the outside perimeter of the Sonotube for added strength affixing the shelves permanently into place.
Mate, this is EPIC! And your kitties are gorgeous
I’m sure many of us would love to see how you constructed your beautiful cat tree. It’s amazing!
Hi & thanks! Wish I had a DIY on this but what I can tell you that the main tube is a 24" Sonotube (used for concrete forms) and the rest of it, base and other little pieces, was made from a sheet of 3/4 MDF and also a 6' 1x4 for the post on the back wrapped in sissal. After initial mock up the most time consuming part was applying the carpet to it. I started with a hand stapler but then bought a compressor plus air stapler and was glad I did.
This is beautiful
What a great tower! And, what beautiful cats!
The nicest cat tree I've seen
I LOVE that sculptured carpet, it really does look like a tree.
I built one extremely similar for my friends twins. For the bark look I used a tight woven textured carpet. The base had two interior levels, the upper aligned with a limb.
Idk what to call the trees seen in lion king but that was my inspiration.
The trees from The Lion King are Acacia trees.
The constructions really impressive you did a great job with the upholstery and the design well done.
Appreciate that, thank you!
That’s awesome! Treats is the word.
What an AWESOME idea!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely love it! :-)
Wow...Amazing.....a video on how you made also would be great😀
Thanks!...I made this long before camera documenting anything otherwise there would be a video
I’m going to make one for my cats I love the tree concept
Love this design. DK if my kitty (the Polydactyl Tuxedo Cat in my picture above.) would want something so tall. But, I'm wanting to make a tree similar to yours. I never knew what to use for the coverings - now, I know. TYSM for sharing this video with us. I am truly inspired to make something similar, but, I may have to use cardboard boxes for the form and carpet as you suggest. DK yet. TY again.
Wow...my 6 would love that!! Awesome job!
Thanks! There's room on or in it for a dozen cats or so...maybe more.
Thanks for sharing this looks amazing. I saw much more expensive one online that looks even more like a tree. But maybe with a little tweaking on your DIY project, I could have a more affordable one similar to that expensive one online.😻😻
Glad this inspired! :) Would love to see how yours looks when finished!
That's brilliant I got 4 cats .
Shame ypu dint show how you made it
Wow I love it , how you did the texture on tree should add a sample video too.
Hi & thanks! The carpet I chose was sculpted so I didn't have to do anything to it.
U did a great job I'm just now seeing this n u did it that long ago! I'm been laying carpet for 11 years now n I just starting making these 4 years ago
Thanks Joseph! Good use of the off-cuts right? Makes building these cheap as carpet can get pricey real quick.
Do you have a video on how to build this
Can you send me designs to make your tower? It’s beautiful
I LOVE this and wonder if it is stable when one (or many) of yours hits it running full speed, Or do yours do that? Mine love to run as fast as possible and then hit the cat poles, climbing up to the top. The base on tall ones I have had in the past are not stable and fall over unless set against a wall. Thanks for sharing this idea.
It's incredibly stable, with a flat base of roughly 2'x2' no amount of zoom launches or multiple furbags on it could even come close trying to topple it over.
I love this, but one of my cats is 20+ pounds. I would only be concerned about the weight on the inside shelves. You did a great job!
The inner shelves would easily support a cat weighing well over 10x that due to screws being used to hold each shelf in place.
awesome job... beautiful cats. how did you do the shelves inside to support them?
When assembling the inner shelves, all the inner carpeting was done at the same time. First, a strip of carpet around the inside of the Sonotube, then a carpeted shelf on top of that working from the bottom up. Drywall screws were used on the outside perimeter of the Sonotube for added strength affixing the shelves permanently into place.
@@DansHouseofBengals smart... you have inspired me. this will be on my list of summer projects.
Beautiful 🔥😤
How creative these people are I wish I could do it too☹
Hows the carpet holding up where you stapled it? Is it holding into the tube well? Im about to start this project.
Staples holding just fine after 20 years now. Part the carpet so you can sink the staples down to the backing and it will hold up just fine. Air stapler is key as doing it by hand is for the birds.
hey, got a video of your cat running up the side of that tree? Sounds hilarious
Here ya go :) ua-cam.com/video/VkapX4IPfJU/v-deo.html
What did you use for the main trunk? Awesome job! ❤️
24" Sonotube
That cat tree is completely awesome I've come to the conclusion I have to build my own also. Do you have floor plans online for the one you built
Thanks, sorry no plans available, I found it was easier to visualize it as I was making it and drafting plans would've just slowed down the entire build.
nice work where to get sculptured carpet though?
Not sure, you'd have to search for it. I bought the carpet from my local big box store on '04.
Love!! 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻
Cool!!! 😊
Wow!
How you make cat tree
Thais Is beatiful puedes hacerme uno ?
I’m sad there’s no building instructions
Nice. Is there a how to video or plans?
Sorry no, I built this long before picking up a camera to document (wish I did). Plans were as I went along.
0:13 nice cat there
How did you add the shelves inside the sonotube? Are they held in place with staples?
When assembling the inner shelves, all the inner carpeting was done at the same time. First, a strip of carpet around the inside of the Sonotube, then a carpeted shelf on top of that working from the bottom up. Drywall screws were used on the outside perimeter of the Sonotube for added strength affixing the shelves permanently into place.
@@DansHouseofBengals thanks. Looks fabulous!
I have one similar for my cat
This wasn't a diy it was showing off tree