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Title: Mindi's Dog Cage.
Post by: Ken on January 31, 2017, 07:10:12 PM

Our DIL, Mindi, has a small dog and wanted me to make a dog cage for her living room using an old end table... here's how it's looking so far.

... the end table in it's original state:
(https://www.ourfamilyforum.org/FamilyForum/gallery/0/64-310117184717-637127.jpeg)

... making some panels to fill the openings:
(https://www.ourfamilyforum.org/FamilyForum/gallery/0/64-310117184719-639178.jpeg)

(https://www.ourfamilyforum.org/FamilyForum/gallery/0/64-310117184718-6382267.jpeg)

... and here are the assembled panels along with the end table after their coating of Kilz primer/sealer.
(https://www.ourfamilyforum.org/FamilyForum/gallery/0/64-310117184720-6402369.jpeg)

More to come later, the weather is supposed to be good again tomorrow (above 50°) so I should be able to apply the finish coat of paint. (black)

Title: Re: Mindi's Dog Cage.
Post by: Maxx on February 01, 2017, 08:18:27 AM

Looking like you're off and running with this, I do miss doing things like this :( and other things as well, but it's nice see some can :)
I'm sure you'll do a great job of this!

regards,
Maxx

Title: Re: Mindi's Dog Cage.
Post by: Skhilled on February 01, 2017, 08:54:18 AM

Yes, that's a great idea!

Title: It's Finished!
Post by: Ken on February 02, 2017, 06:12:53 PM

... well, almost finished.  laughing7

The panels are all installed and the two coats of paint applied so it's finished except for watching the paint dry. But, our chilly weather here in T-Ville is playing havoc with the drying routine. May have to let it sit for 4-5 days so that the paint can cure enough so the the piece can be used.

In some of these pics the finish appears to have a white streaking... don't know why the camera did that.

(https://www.ourfamilyforum.org/FamilyForum/gallery/0/64-020217175436-6452328.jpeg)

(https://www.ourfamilyforum.org/FamilyForum/gallery/0/64-020217175434-6431986.jpeg)

(https://www.ourfamilyforum.org/FamilyForum/gallery/0/64-020217175433-641324.jpeg)

And, Gpa's helper had to do his bit.
(https://www.ourfamilyforum.org/FamilyForum/gallery/0/64-020217175607.jpeg)

(https://www.ourfamilyforum.org/FamilyForum/gallery/0/64-020217175437-6461200.jpeg)

Title: Re: Mindi's Dog Cage.
Post by: Skhilled on February 03, 2017, 03:01:31 AM

Looks great! So I guess the only thing left is to put a lock on it?

Title: Re: Mindi's Dog Cage.
Post by: Ken on February 03, 2017, 06:59:26 AM

Already gots one!  :hah!:

(https://www.ourfamilyforum.org/FamilyForum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi63.tinypic.com%2F2uo2b11.jpg&hash=4e4e0300ca782c8a0b6c7bff5bec2e676765eeea)

Title: Re: Mindi's Dog Cage.
Post by: Skhilled on February 03, 2017, 07:09:58 AM

I couldn't see one in the pics so I figured that was next...

Title: Re: Mindi's Dog Cage.
Post by: Ken on February 03, 2017, 07:12:31 AM

Probably because it's also painted black.  :wink:

Title: Re: Mindi's Dog Cage.
Post by: Skhilled on February 03, 2017, 07:18:31 AM

Oh...now you tell us! LOL

Title: Re: Mindi's Dog Cage.
Post by: Ken on February 07, 2017, 12:21:54 PM

Put the final coat of paint on Mindi's dog cage this morning!  :happy:

The lighting is not the best for these pictures, just too much back light out in the garage. The white flashes that appear in this pic are not apparent in RL.

(https://www.ourfamilyforum.org/FamilyForum/gallery/0/64-070217121727.jpeg)

Title: Re: Mindi's Dog Cage.
Post by: Skhilled on February 08, 2017, 08:37:34 AM

Looking great, Ken!

Title: Re: Mindi's Dog Cage.
Post by: Maxx on February 09, 2017, 02:47:17 PM

Yes very nice work!

Maxx

Title: Re: Mindi's Dog Cage.
Post by: Ken on February 09, 2017, 06:11:53 PM

Thanks Steve!  :happy:

Thanks Maxx!  :happy: