tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.comments2023-11-06T02:35:36.738-08:00ChatterboxXray Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11235137739502477491noreply@blogger.comBlogger253125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-51886132437488875732015-09-25T18:23:16.035-07:002015-09-25T18:23:16.035-07:00They are staggered just enough to get a bolt throu...They are staggered just enough to get a bolt through so it just gives the appearance that the "tree" goes straight through each platform. The stability is good because the bottom platform is so large, plus it's very heavy. You also need to have the weight spread out over the base which is why we used the three large base branches. The only thing I would do differently is not glue the carpet on the way I did. Our newest cat has made it her mission to rip each loop of carpet off the underside of each platform....sigh. Xray Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235137739502477491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-66275482960721996002015-09-25T18:13:50.911-07:002015-09-25T18:13:50.911-07:00I know this picture is old but amazing tree. I'...I know this picture is old but amazing tree. I'm reading through the comments and I see what type of bolts you used. But how did you attach a lower and continuing upper branch into the same spot on the platform? Are they slightly staggered and it's just not noticeable in the picture? How has the stability been? Is it massively heavy and that is what keep's it from tipping over or does it have more to do with the 3 core branches in a triangle form on the base?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651161885107978343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-90168160264051803312015-05-13T23:08:37.031-07:002015-05-13T23:08:37.031-07:00Debbie, there is a reason that site charges so muc...Debbie, there is a reason that site charges so much. It was hours of work over at least a month and many arguments of which I was right on all of them...lol. :) That site is worth the money. I can't see making one for any kind of profit at all after all the hours we spent. Xray Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235137739502477491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-63821180859669297352015-05-13T23:04:15.343-07:002015-05-13T23:04:15.343-07:00I have been collecting and pinning playgrounds, sh...I have been collecting and pinning playgrounds, shelves and trees in search of the right one for our cats and yours is by far the best I've ever seen. I love it! The website with similar trees as yours are just so much money....Will you consider making another? Please can we talk about it?Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446904321723963988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-11251778732559187912014-12-01T11:38:12.039-08:002014-12-01T11:38:12.039-08:00The branches stop at each platform and are screwed...The branches stop at each platform and are screwed in. I'll post a couple of pictures at the top I took while we were making it so you can see.Xray Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235137739502477491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-85349807701651437812014-12-01T06:49:14.147-08:002014-12-01T06:49:14.147-08:00Thanks! Did you cut the branches at certain spots ...Thanks! Did you cut the branches at certain spots to fit platforms in at the ideal place or were they fitted through a cut whole in the board?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196770379660299350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-46569235265527199012014-11-29T17:43:26.038-08:002014-11-29T17:43:26.038-08:00Sorry, I thought I answered that question. We use...Sorry, I thought I answered that question. We used large wood bolts with a washer and a lock washer. The bolts are like these: http://site.windowboxstore.com/images/yswimages/mounting-stucco-wood-bolts.jpg You pre drill a hole first just a bit smaller than the diameter of the bolt and then screw it in.Xray Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235137739502477491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-28945592151993671572014-11-29T16:06:49.212-08:002014-11-29T16:06:49.212-08:00I second Diana's tequest! Thanks!I second Diana's tequest! Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196770379660299350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-30979670816246164012014-10-26T23:14:40.311-07:002014-10-26T23:14:40.311-07:00Beautiful work! Would you mind sharing how you att...Beautiful work! Would you mind sharing how you attached the tree branches to your floor mounting piece? Or better yet... a basic walk through tutorial to give us an idea how you approached this? Been a dream of mine for yours but no idea where to start! Thank you! DianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-14582283199885145112014-06-06T18:04:13.333-07:002014-06-06T18:04:13.333-07:00We don't sell them but I got the idea from thi...We don't sell them but I got the idea from this site that does sell them:<br />http://www.pettreehouses.com/<br />Or you can make your own. :)Xray Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235137739502477491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-32778269894553755942014-06-06T17:54:32.470-07:002014-06-06T17:54:32.470-07:00Do you sell this?? I'd be interestedDo you sell this?? I'd be interestedgabyflohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896995365675702365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-7801355741285375772013-12-29T19:19:31.268-08:002013-12-29T19:19:31.268-08:00We worked on it together for maybe five different ...We worked on it together for maybe five different days for 2 hours at a time. Then I did all the carpeting which was a job on it's own. It's definitely not a one day project.Xray Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235137739502477491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-83576342997239384362013-12-29T19:14:24.496-08:002013-12-29T19:14:24.496-08:00Hi, Amy! Do you have any notes/tips on making you...Hi, Amy! Do you have any notes/tips on making your lovely cat-glade? About how long did it take you? I'm very tempted to try it myself, with the aid of a handyman for the sawing. <br /><br />Happy New Year!introhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08048618869483667741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-77561838246192217012013-12-01T23:46:15.678-08:002013-12-01T23:46:15.678-08:00Thank you, Amy! I will do my post in draft form an...Thank you, Amy! I will do my post in draft form and set it to go live soon. Will let you know when I do so. ~ SherrieNews From the Holmesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032344892542402517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-86601223628362031192013-11-15T17:56:57.223-08:002013-11-15T17:56:57.223-08:00Sure Sherrie! :)Sure Sherrie! :)Xray Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235137739502477491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-85959449547647837562013-11-15T17:53:39.094-08:002013-11-15T17:53:39.094-08:00Amy, I'd like to feature your wonderful cat tr...Amy, I'd like to feature your wonderful cat trees on my blog, News From the Holmestead. May I have permission to do so? I will give Wally proper credit, of course! ~ Sherrie HolmesNews From the Holmesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032344892542402517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-43881010470878483012013-11-04T15:17:19.458-08:002013-11-04T15:17:19.458-08:00Oh, wow, that is one gorgeous cat tree! Your kitti...Oh, wow, that is one gorgeous cat tree! Your kitties are very lucky.I'm in the process of trying to make the ultimate cat tree for my own critters. For the base, I'm using a very heavy night stand. It has 1 drawer with an open "box" area beneath the drawer. I removed the drawer and its hardware, and the cats immediately claimed the box for their bed. Next, I'm going to attach cubes and platforms that reach to the ceiling. Will probably take me eons to complete, and I'm sure it won't look as awesome as Wally's!News From the Holmesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032344892542402517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-52079861822995755902013-08-25T09:49:58.751-07:002013-08-25T09:49:58.751-07:00Now THAT is awesome. Any tips or how-to suggestion...Now THAT is awesome. Any tips or how-to suggestions for those of us who are carpentry-challenged but want to keep our cats happy?Ms. Lahtidahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892487460709974401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-40960727451578267762012-09-11T04:32:33.548-07:002012-09-11T04:32:33.548-07:00That mantis with the bird is astonishing! Yours is...That mantis with the bird is astonishing! Yours is a much nicer one! Such a pretty flower, too.<br />JenniJennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04933243243697227084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-13641278708095973862012-07-26T22:17:53.097-07:002012-07-26T22:17:53.097-07:00SO cute! I love grey kitties.SO cute! I love grey kitties.Melanie Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119369707291699057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-58630172301991611132012-07-17T07:28:06.731-07:002012-07-17T07:28:06.731-07:00cutie pattotie,cutie pattotie,bethannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355158834972571305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-77853106489509892702012-06-18T12:45:52.308-07:002012-06-18T12:45:52.308-07:00Kittens are the universe's way of saying, &quo...Kittens are the universe's way of saying, "I'm not done being a kid yet!" :)Aimee Moisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846852601685152419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-3878684741391786252012-06-11T11:21:03.166-07:002012-06-11T11:21:03.166-07:00so glad you rescued the little guy. hate to think ...so glad you rescued the little guy. hate to think of other possibilitesbethannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355158834972571305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-54222655008182657452012-06-07T20:44:11.736-07:002012-06-07T20:44:11.736-07:00Oh my...slightly crossed eyes? Perhaps a little s...Oh my...slightly crossed eyes? Perhaps a little siamese? <br />SpideycindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203041857198222719.post-66692007259174408202012-05-31T10:59:41.287-07:002012-05-31T10:59:41.287-07:00OMG so cute! I love grey kitties! :)OMG so cute! I love grey kitties! :)Aimee Moisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846852601685152419noreply@blogger.com