Large Double Dog Kennel TV Stand

Designed to comfortably house two large sized dogs (30” headroom), while keeping them separated. Each bay fits a standard large dog bed. This is the perfect showpiece for the living room, and can be stained or painted to match rest of the furniture. You can choose to add 2 or 4 drawers to this design. This build requires basic woodworking tools including pocket-hole jig, miter saw, screw driver, and wood glue.

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(1) 2x4 - 10'-0"
(2) 2x4 - 8'-0"
(7) 1x3 - 10'-0"
(7) 1x6 - 10'-0"
(1) 1x6 - 8'-0"
(4) 1x8 - 8'-0"
(2) 1x2 - 10'-0"
(2) 1x2 - 8'-0"
(4) 3/4" Plywood - 41 1/8" x 25 1/2"
(28) 3/8" Diameter Rebar - 30"
(6) 3/8" Diameter Rebar - 25"

Cut the 2x4 lumbers per cut list dimensions. The bottom frame is made from two 86 1/2” 2x4’s and five 22” 2x4’s. Arrange the 2x4’s per layout below. You can use wood glue to assemble each lumber first. Then, drill pocket-holes and use 2 1/2” size screws to secure in place.

Next, cut 1x3 lumbers per cut list for the front facing panel. You will need two 84 1/2” 1x3’s, five 28” 1x3’s, and ten 30” rebar. Drill dual pocket-holes on both ends of the 28” 1x3’s. Only screw into the bottom lumber first. Then, drill 3/8” diameter holes (1” depth) into both the top and bottom lumber to fit the rebar.

Build the side and center divider panels with the same process. Then, secure the vertical face panels to the base using 3/8" dual pocket screws.

Floor panels and top shelf panels will be identical, so you can make 2 set of this. Cut the 3/4” plywood per dimensions below. Place directly on top of the bottom frame, use 2 1/2” screws to secure into the bottom frame.

Next, cut 1x3 lumbers per cut list for the door panels. You will need two 18” 1x3’s, two 23” 1x3’s, and three 25” rebar, per door. Two sets of doors total. Similar to the previous panels, drill dual pocket-holes on both ends of the 1x3’s. Only screw into the bottom lumber first. Rebar spacing is 3 1/4” O.C. adjust per your dog’s size.

The back panel is made up of seven 84 1/2” 1x6’s. Drill pocket-holes per location indicated, then glue and secure in place with 1 1/4” screws. You can also use other lumber sizes or 3/4” plywood to build this 84 1/2” x 38 1/2” back panel.

Measure the cut ten 1x6’s to 25 1/2” and five 1x3’s to 4”. Refer to the dimensions below for the exact placements. This will create four identical 18” drawer bays. Drill 3/8” pocked holes and secure with wood screws. Fill with 3/8” dowel where visible.

We will use 1x6’s, 3/4” and 1/4” plywood to build out the drawer. Leave 1/2” gap between the drawer box for drawer slides. Cut the drawer panels and use 1 1/4” pocket screws to secure together, attached 1/4” plywood to the bottom with nails.

Next, cut four 1x8’s (you can use 2x8’s if you want a thicker table top) to 86 1/2” length for the table top. Drill pocket-holes as indicated in the layout below, then use 1 1/4” screws to secure in place. Pocket-hole side will face the bottom side. You can also construct the table top using other lumber sizes or plywood, as long as the overall dimensions are the same.

Before staining or painting your completed kennel, sand down the wood surface until it is a fine texture. The best type of stain for furniture is oil-based stains. Oil-based stains will penetrate deeper and give it a finer finish, but takes longer time to dry. To paint your kennel, use either a satin or semi-gloss finish in either a latex or an oil based paint. Prime the surface first and let dry, then apply coats of the paint of your choice.