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We built a modern vertical cat scratching post that slides over the arm of our couch. And *gasp* she actually uses it (!!!) Bonus: it doubles as a wooden couch sleeve to set a drink on. 👇 materials & links below! 👇 ……………………………………………………………… GET STRAIGHT TO THE ACTION 0:31 ……………………………………………………………… SUPPORT US ON PATREON (if you want) https://www.patreon.com/evanandkatelyn ……………………………………………………………… FULL TUTORIAL http://evanandkatelyn.com/2017/04/diy-modern-cat-scratching-post/ ……………………………………………………………… TOOLS / MATERIALS (affiliate) 10x1 wood Sisal rope………........……….. http://amzn.to/2oHky4a Yardstick………….…........….. http://amzn.to/2phWumB Combination square…...… http://amzn.to/2oyw1mu Level………………...........…….. http://amzn.to/2mOYvoV Miter saw……………........…... http://amzn.to/2nl6uwK (or circular saw)............... http://amzn.to/2mO4zgk Drill……………………............…. http://amzn.to/2iB1fGV Power screwdriver……....… http://amzn.to/2mOZiWV Wood screws (#8 x 3/4”) Kreg jig………………..........….. http://amzn.to/2ouyEnE Pocket hole screws……..... http://amzn.to/2ofqmhx Right angle clamps…....…. http://amzn.to/2pBaGGJ Router…………….……............. http://amzn.to/2n5zR43 ⅛” radius roundover bit... http://amzn.to/2nl4O6g Random orbit sander.....… http://amzn.to/2nlhYQL 220 grit sandpaper disk... http://amzn.to/2nkVLm4 Sanding block…………......... http://amzn.to/2jw10tu 220 grit sandpaper…......… http://amzn.to/2n5IdbK Catnip spray…………........…. http://amzn.to/2oyTmo1 ……………………………………………………………… FILMING GEAR (affiliate) Fujifilm X-T10........................http://amzn.to/2pblgac Panasonic DMC-FZ300........http://amzn.to/2ojCx1O Microphone..........................http://amzn.to/2psb4s2 Joby GorillaPod tripod.........http://amzn.to/2qqdXZR Ballhead for tripod...............http://amzn.to/2psfeQI ……………………………………………………………… HOW TO USE A KREG JIG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaSZKOl3jsQ ……………………………………………………………… STAY UP TO DATE Instagram….. http://instagram.com/evanandkatelyn @evanandkatelyn Subscribe….. https://goo.gl/gB91hW Blog………...... http://evanandkatelyn.com Facebook….. http://facebook.com/evanandkatelyn Pinterest...... https://www.pinterest.com/evanandkatelyn/ ……………………………………………………………… ETSY SHOP http://etsy.com/shop/evanandkatelyn ……………………………………………………………… MUSIC Longing by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/wSL0sGLTgLQ More thoughts on our modern DIY scratching post: Happy to say that almost a year later, the scratching post is still holding strong and she uses it pretty much every day! This couldn't make us more happy. She uses this vertical scratching post way more than she used the horizontal one we made a while back, and it's not a tripping hazard haha. It fits in nicely with our other modern decor, though I will say we don't use it to set drinks on very often - but that's probably because we always sit on the other end of the couch. One day I'm sure the sisal will wear out, but when that time comes it shouldn't be hard to undo our screws and replace it. Yay for a cat scratching post that actually works!!!