Making A Cat Playground - Part 2

I have made more of our cat playground. The first new part I made was a hexagon that is wider so there's more interior space for the cats to lounge. Also, a big part of this build was cutting the rabbets and dadoes on the CNC machine instead of on the table saw and the radial arm saw.
The second part to this project was making two square frames that are 7 inches deep and have holes cut in the sides to allow the cats to get into them. They hang on the French cleat system. These give a place for the cats to hang out above and watch what's going on in the craft room. I also made some walkways for the cats to get between the various parts of the cat climbing wall. They also hang on the French cleats. The cats seem to enjoy it and have been climbing and lounging around on their own.
Making A Cat Playground: • Making A Cat Playground
Making a Craft Room: • Making a Craft Room
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[@BrenoLuna]

7:30 I can't think of a stronger approval from Waffles: she sat, streched, laid down, and felt safe (tucking her paws) 😸

[@ryanhealy2481]

We call that a "No Peg". No pegs (legs).

[@nashvillain171]

@@ryanhealy2481 She became a "loaf"

[@stokefire7]

…looks well cared for.

[@reginag4053]

One nice thing about them being removable (rather than permanently attached to the wall) is it makes it easier to clean them. Very nice design!

[@startide]

He also keeps the ability to entirely remove them, or simply replace some modules with new play areas should I come up with new ideas !

[@daveturnbull7221]

I do love watching the lengths folks will go to just to make stuff for their pets - shows just how much they value them.

[@VeretenoVids]

I watched this with two of my cats on my lap. They now have IDEAS about improvements to our home decor. 😸

[@emo6577]

I love how much you’re spoiling your kitties. They seem very appreciative of your work which is rare and wonderful!

[@kellynahas3106]

Without having seen the Instagram post, and watching you set up the CNC to do the dovetails, I thought, “I bet he’ll do a cat paw or a cat face or something brilliant, because it’s Frank.” I was not disappointed!! Love your creativity 😺

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

We have a "cat highway" that runs all around our living room, dining room, and kitchen. They love to use it to run, nap, and take shelter from scary new humans. I read a cat book a while back that talked about having multiple paths to the same places so there wasn't a traffic jam anywhere, allowing them all to get where they need without any fighting or fear. I mean, let's face it, if you are a cat person you already know that we live our lives basically to make the cats lives as good as possible. My needs come 2nd to theirs. 😻

[@beatakubicki3070]

Waffles approves the design modifications 😺👍

[@roncooper6302]

I hope the cats appreciate how much work has gone into making their lives wonderful.

[@thomas-gk9jp]

Nope, i think they just don't care about those human things Hahaha

[@MRrwmac]

Best “Cat House” I’ve seen for awhile….haha!

[@privateportall]

You always zen me out Frank. Thank you.

[@plunder1956]

Knowing cats. It will be interesting to see which places they choose as beds & which ones they just walk across to reach them.

[@veronica5896]

Thanks, now my cats want this too.. They won't stop bugging me!

[@jpsimon206]

I know it doesn't quite suit the aesthetic, but I built something similar for a client many years ago. I included a "rope bridge “in the form of a scrap of carpet spanning about 4 ft between two solid platforms. We made a couple variations of these, some that were between different level tiers. These were very easily the most popular attraction to the cats themselves, the way that the weight shifts when a second cat steps on it seems to excite them quite a bit. They make the edges of the carpet ragged as hell, but we doubled it over so the open seam was at the back. The cats seem to enjoy these Bridges on the underside even more than the top!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

It is very nice and they are some very lucky cats to be spoiled like that.

[@willierants5880]

Reinforce the use of the Playground with kitty treats. During kitty treat time, place a few treats out in various places on the playground. Of course how you keep one cat from hogging all the treats is something you'll have to figure out. On our cat tree each cat (we have 3) has found their own level and that's where they go for their treats. This makes the playground a positive place.

[@RobMods]

You've made a cat hive. That's gotta be a first.

[@brycechampness3363]

I did a similar thing and used a piece of carpet as a suspension bridge between 2 walk ways. The cats preferred sleeping on this rather than on flat carpet.

[@scottch699]

Frank, I never thought that I would hear the day you said that you reached the limits of your disk sander. 😄

[@Caracal-lm6es]

Best cat dad ever!

[@sekritdokumint9326]

I gotta say, these videos were a good call. Amazing skills in woodworking and an amazing project combined with wonderfull cats, who doesnt love cats and hand crafted things

[@juseschrustfush]

I wouldn't hate some extended footage of Cinnamon and Waffles enjoying the new furniture

[@durandanne-john6621]

Cinnamon and Waffles are very cute ! My Sweety seems very passionate by both of them ! And, of course by all the boxes, the shelves and the bridges made by you for them ! I think that cat, maybe, is quiet jealous of this wonderfull gamefiels made only for theyr pleasure ! Hourra for the maker ! See you soon !

[@jamesogorman3287]

You have some lucky cats.

[@RichardCharter]

I really appreciate how educational your videos have become. I've always found them to be very informative, but more and more you present and demonstrate in a way that I feel I'm comprehending what I'm seeing. Thanks as always.

[@AGlimpseInside]

The “Cleated cat Colosseum” I think you’re onto something here Frank this was a fantastic addition for your furry friends

[@DrWeird]

Glimpse Inside VS Frank Howarth in a "French cleat off" competition... lets make this happen :D

[@AGlimpseInside]

@@DrWeird I think I’ve already lost lol

[@yooperal]

Frank I use hot glue to hold down objects inside and out. Works like a charm. Keep up the great ideas.

[@pebblesthecat3625]

Your cats are so lucky to have you as their servant. Nice to see you taking your cat duties seriously and going the extra mile to keep them happy and entertained. You must really love them as they look very healthy and quite obviously spoilt ! Well done cat dad 🐈 👨

[@Rsama60]

Awfully nice of your cats to let you live in their house. Nice project btw.

[@mandyleeson1]

It’s a great thing, Frank.

[@MikeT]

This is awesome. Lucky cats

[@horatiohornblower868]

You have a great heart for cats, Frank, but your imagination is greater still!

[@brianewhiteguy]

Buy a CNC and you'll get a whole new level of respect for the work that goes into each cut. I have to admit that I was one who just said, "Frank should just cut it out on the CNC". It's different when you have perspective. Much respect, Frank. Love your videos!

[@jiplukkien2295]

My cat is sitting on my lap while watching this video. Man she would love this! She’s always climbing on our cupboard and furniture to get up high!

[@lilmisstrixie]

Please tell Waffles I love her. 😂😍 I really love watching your videos! It's so cool watching the process from concept to completion.

[@geraldinegresham8997]

Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us your viewers and please continue it is so relaxing an absolutely wonderful for us to watch and enjoy

[@frankmakes]

Thank you!

[@martindirkzimmer]

Two cleverly edited videos of a nice cat related project done in wood, lovingly narrated by a pleasant voice… KZbin at its best. Chapeau!

[@jcortese3300]

Cats + woodworking = your next most watched video ever.

[@nashvillain171]

I would definitely watch an entire video of just the cats using this playground.

[@bgpappy30]

I love ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS SIR! Thank you so much for all of the details and walking us through the project. I’m gonna try to make something for my outdoor farm cats. Thank you for sharing!

[@arrangemonk]

i think the cat aproval rate gets highter the more fluff it has, cats love cozy places

[@kenc2257]

What a neat project! I think it came out wonderfully (and if the cats grow tired of it, you can easily use the structure for storage/bookshelves or display shelves).

[@garrettscott4094]

I want you to know how much I love your projects, that I am willing to watch a cat playground. You are awesome.

[@PiotrMalicki]

these cats seem so happy! great job Frank!

[@BadAppleWoodwerx]

Frank made a "catwalk". 😎

[@andersonmartins2095]

Boa tarde. Tudo bem? O seu canal no KZbin na minha humilde opinião é um dos melhores, humilde, simples,um canal que envolve família também, você tem o dom. Muito criativo, inteligente, preparado e capacitado. Me sinto até mais inteligente vendo os seus vídeos, e você tem bom gosto nas cores das ferramentas. Um forte abraço meu amigo abençoado,Deus abençoe você e sua família. Brazil/São Paulo.

[@danaowen9014]

It is so nice of you frank to love your cats so much to build this maze for them, more people should do the same.

[@ArmasLahtaaja]

From a cat perspective the arrangement seems to be quite too easy, not to say boring. I suggest to put the shelves far apart, giving the cats a chance to jump around, they'll love that.

[@marenrjensen]

I've wanted to make a cat playground on my wall for a long time. Thank you for the inspiration! Maybe one day I'll get around to it and can use some of your ideas. Great project and great video!

[@guineapig1985]

Love the modular aspect to this...you can add to it and rearrange it as you need to or just to keep things exciting and new for your cats. I like that it is in a work space since cats always seem to want to be near their people when they are working

[@DrWeird]

the cat nose box joint pins are just the purrfect detail for this project

[@grandmaraps]

I wish I was a cat at your house😊

[@beckytobey2984]

Wow! Your knowledge and equipment is impressive

[@drhfhs]

dovetails were dope af

[@RoamingAdhocrat]

some next-level Maddening there with the pen. Justin Woczniak and Gareth Dennis looking on in awe

[@ScamstinCrew]

Hey Frank you should look into the CNC nail guns they make. They shoot plastic nails for holding down your work piece so you don't have to worry about tooling hitting hold downs.

[@williamreinhard]

I'm pretty sure he has one and has used it before.

[@Warrigt]

"Oh yeah that cat will be able to fit th.. Holy huge cat!"

[@am2schmarvelous]

I feel less like I spoil my cats after watching this. Waffles and Cinnamon are very lucky to have you as their servant, errrr caretaker.

[@karenmitchell6814]

If you have ever watched any cat videos from Korea you will see that owners refer to themselves as “butlers”. 🤣😂

[@HarryLovesRuth]

So, a catwalk?

[@zekeriyakazanci9509]

Another great video from Frank. I admire your ability to adapt your project according to your cats' behaviors. Can't wait for your next video.

[@alfredneumann4692]

The cat-joint ..... this will go into the woodworker history. :-)

[@danielmarion8426]

I love the name Waffle! You make some great projects and I always enjoy watching your work come to life! Great job!

[@macedindu829]

My nieces named their cat Waffles, and I laughed out loud last video when Frank said that one of the cats had that same name.

[@WAP295]

I love your "new way" of storytelling : a mix of face cam and voice over. That's very enjoyable. You are such a tech-artist Frank. Thanks for your amazing content.

[@c8lynwilson]

Dedication to craft, woodwork and cats 👨‍🍳😽

[@RK-ur7qg]

You're such a good cat dad! I want to make a jungle gym for my 2 cats, they would be over the moon for something like this!

[@JoshuaRes]

This in front of a sunny window = cat heaven.

[@aurorachristensen7731]

Hi Frank ... just watched these and love them! I built a swinging cat bridge with approaches and posts to tie the rope to... wooden slats fixed to the rope being the bridge itself... cats love it and use it as a sleeping space... maybe you could add something like that. Awesome work and great videos!

[@irakopilow9223]

Great idea, expertly executed. I think your cats gained a couple lives with this one. Your cats now have 11 lives. 😼

[@planespeaking]

I think the other way to cut long accurate dados is to use a hand router or router table with fence. You could also cut them before assembly of the hexagon.

[@jnhncck]

What beautiful and well trained cats!

[@larryfisher7056]

Frank's frenched fabulous feline fun and games facility.

[@kzookid2051]

What a great addition to the cats' condo. I really like how you incorporated the cat shapes into the construction.

[@kuurbis]

when you started talking about the joint between the box and the frame for the cat-face shelving, i immediately said "fish shaped bowties!" and i was disappointed that you didn't do the fish bowties but you're right about the time sink that would create. maybe later?

[@williamellis8993]

This whole project was really nice, Frank. The things we do for our furry friends! Bill

[@kattihatt]

Cats and dogs are basically treated like humans. Other animals are treated like shit.

[@corvus1238]

I love the calm way you work through the design problems that you encounter. Fantastic. The most amazing part is that you manage to do it all using the imperial measuring system ( .66 inches !!??) A bit like climbing Mount Everest with your feet tied together.

[@tittyskillet3413]

Now you need to hang some dangly jingly things for the cats to bat at and play with

[@JeffDanoff]

Frank: "...I wanted to do something on the CNC use my vertical table..." Me: "Bed goes down"

[@christinalind2034]

We have something like it and our cats love it. One thing that might be a good thing is to put some material up where they can do their claws, so they don’t think that it is ok to do it at the carpet ( english is not my first language, so i do not know the Word for what the cats do with the claws on carpet, wallpaper, furnitures and more)

[@alaricsnellpym]

Ah yes, we say they "scratch" these things to sharpen their claws!

[@jeeves6490]

Scratch would be correct, also claw. "The cats claw at the carpet" The claw is the body part, claw is also the action of that same body part. Your English is excellent.

[@christinalind2034]

@@jeeves6490Thank you 😊

[@christinalind2034]

@@alaricsnellpym Thanks :)

[@martineldershaw258]

Those dovetails are great, Frank. Well done.

[@woodywood1951]

Happy cats!

[@makethepart]

I really enjoyed this build series. Thanks for sharing Frank.

[@9catlover]

Lucky cats. Only thing i think is missing is some sisal rope somewhere so they can scratch away to their hearts content

[@Petertronic]

The things we do for cats!

[@maria54172]

great idea . love it

[@cedarandsound]

Dude I think your woodworking videos are my favorite I've ever seen, it's the presentational method you narrate. I hope to start doing my own videos similarly.

[@chrisH-uv5wx]

I don’t like cats, but I like cinnamon and waffles. Great job as always frank 🍻

[@CanadianCuttingEdge]

Those are very cool. It seems that there is a premise behind it that cats are delicate and need everything make easy to use. I would have thought that cats are super robust critters that thrive with challengs. Perhaps over time you might put spaces between some of the hexagons so they can jump and clime a bit more like they would if they were outdoor cats to let them experience life a bit more naturally, afterall a healthy cat can easily jump down from an 8ft to a floor and be perfectly alright (not that I am suggesting 8ft spaces).

[@jTempVids]

Here is a video of one with some gaps and a bridge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6q7fphrpdeZarM

[@asailijhijr]

Dovetail joinery shaped like a cat's nose, not immediately obvious that it's cat-related. But what's important is that the owner of the product knows what it means, not that a child would recognize it unprompted.

[@michaelharris1843]

12:27 Oh lawd, he commin'!

[@SunflowerLover63]

This is my absolute favorite video!

[@Billy_Dino]

The infamous catnose joint

[@kayday1996]

i like the explanation and showing of the difference in manufacturing between cnc and manual. its nice to learn about pros and cons for future projects. also, waffles is cute

[@lisaapps6890]

Lucky kitties 😸

[@mitzibud6908]

Another awesome video!! Thank you!!

[@hippie-io7225]

More cat footage please :)

[@wiggledytoes]

Cat scratcher, cusion, swinging toy, food dispenser may encourage them to keep using it

[@JockeSelin]

Very cool, very spoiled cats. Purrrfect! (Sorry, had to be said!)

[@SerielThriller]

Cats are going to love that!

[@pileofstuff]

Excellent job, especially on the "talking to camera" parts. I know how hard that is.

[@sampickett3843]

Those cats couldn’t have asked for a better servant to build things for their enjoyment.