TRAIN YOUR DOG TO FETCH THE POWER DRILL.

Working with wood is inherently dangerous. Always follow safety instructions that accompany tools, machinery and supplies. Anyone using any of the tools or supplies is personally responsible for learning the proper technique involved, and he or she assumes all risks and accepts complete responsibility for any and all damages and injury of any kind.

Carhartt disclaims all liability for damages related to the use of the plans or as a result of improperly assembled goods.

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CARHARTT DEARBORN, MI DWG NO: ORIGIN: DESIGNERS: APPROVED:
PART MATERIAL LIST GMA #1 PALLETS DECKING 1X 6X 60 DECKING 1X 6X 40 FIR EXTERIOR PLYWOOD 19/32 CORROGATED POLYCARBONATE 24 SUNTUF WOOD CLOSURE STRIPS 1 3/4 WOOD SCREWS SAWHORSES 4D GALVANIZED BOX NAILS 10 10 30 3 SHEETS 4 SHEETS 3 OF 5 PACKS 1 BOX 2 SETS 1 BOX

EQUIPMENT: - Drill and drill Bits

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side of the base, as well as to the second vertical pallet. STEP 5: Using the 1 1/4" screws to secure, apply the 1"x6"x40" slats to board and batten the outside of the three vertical pallets so that all of the spaces in the decking are covered. Cut additional 1"x6" down for the spaces around the doorway to the appropriate lengths. STEP 6: Cut a pallet along the middle 2"x4", through the decking and end members so that you have a base for the porch, and measure and cut a piece of plywood to cover that. Screw the pallet into the wall with the doorway in it along the base, and then screw down the plywood. Position the final vertical pallet directly across the porch piece, screw in place along the base and then screw a board across the top to hold the pallet in place while you create the back. STEP 7: Measure and cut a piece of plywood that covers the entire back of the pallet box, porch and exterior wall that youve created, and screw in place. The plywood should be taller than the pallet walls. Then position the two roof pallets and hold them in place while you draw the angle of the roof onto the back pallet and make that angled cut on both sides. If the plywood is not tall enough to reach the top of the roof in back, cut another piece of plywood into a triangle that will complete the house shape of the back and screw that onto the roof pallets. Cut a 1"x6" so that it will support the center of the roof angle, and

screw it into the interior of the house directly underneath that center point. STEP 8: Rip a 1"x6" lengthwise to fit into the gap between the top 2 pallets, and use a block plane to angle the bottom edges of the piece, which will wedge between the roof pallets. Screw both pallets into that piece. STEP 9: Screw the roof pallets into the tops of the walls and to the anchor into the front. Nail horizontal wooden closure strips 2/3 the way up the roof pallets, along the lowest roof edges and to the top/ bottom of the porch wall pallet. STEP 10: Cut down sheets of polycarbonate to cover the roof and the wall. Screw the polycarbonate into place. Screw down a 1"x6" along the ridgeline of the roof, so that the edges of the polycarbonate run underneath the board. STEP 11: Measure and cut two pieces of 1"x6" that will cover the front edge of the roof pallets, creating a facing that meets in the center cut at the roof angle. Screw to the roof pallets. Cut triangular eave blocks that will screw onto the facing at the ends of the roof pallets and 2/3 of the distance up towards the roof peak. Nail down wooden closure strips along those lines and out onto the eave blocks. Lay out polycarbonate and screw down to wiggle board (pre-drill to avoid splitting the polycarbonate).

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- Screw gun - Circular saw - Pull saw - Framing square - Speed square - Hammer - Pencil

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*In hotter climates, lose polycarbonate wall on porch and add an additional ventilation die cut in back plywood for more air flow. Non clear polycarbonate is also available for a more shaded dog house.

Working with wood is inherently dangerous. Always follow safety instructions that accompany tools, machinery and supplies. Anyone using any of the tools or supplies is personally responsible for learning the proper technique involved, and he or she assumes all risks and accepts complete responsibility for any and all damages and injury of any kind. Carhartt disclaims all liability for damages related to the use of the plans or as a result of improperly assembled goods.

STEP 1: Measure the dimensions of one pallet and cut a piece of plywood to the same measurements. Cut using a circular saw. STEP 2: Position plywood on top of the base pallet and attach by screwing through plywood into the slats of pallets around the top edges using 1 3/4" screws. Line-up the first vertical pallet and screw into base through 2x4s. Screw the second vertical pallet into the base in the same way, and through the corner created into the first vertical pallet. STEP 3: Using a pull saw, take the third vertical pallet and cut a rectangle through the pallet 2x4s big enough to fit your dog. STEP 4: Measure the inside dimensions of the rectangle cutout, and create 2 pieces from the 1"x6" decking that will create the doorframe at the top and bottom of the rectangle. Screw them into place through the ends of the pallet decking. Measure and cut pieces of 1"x6" for the sides. Screw those into place as well, and then screw that pallet onto the third