Pet Kennel End Table Plans | Step‑by‑Step + Photos
Build a stylish farmhouse dog crate end table with. Step‑by‑step instructions, cut list, hardware guide, and lots of build photos.
Specifications
| Project type | Side and End Table Plans |
|---|---|
| Room | living room |
| Style | Cottage Style Furniture Plans |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Estimated cost | $50 - $100 |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
- 1 – 24″ x 36″ Pine Project Panel or 3/4″ plywood or MDF
- 5 – 1×3 Boards, 8′ Long
- 1 – sheet of 1/4″ plywood
- 4 – 1×2 Boards, 8′ Long
- 1 – set of hinges
- 1 – latch
- 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws
- wood glue
- 3/4" brad nails
Cut List
- 21 – 1×2 @ 6″ (Rails)
- 6 – 1×3 @ 30 1/2″ (Side Boards)
- 4 – 1×2 @ 26 1/4″ (Side Legs)
- 4 – 1×3 @ 26 1/4″ (End Legs)
- 1 – 1/4″ Plywood @ 17 3/4″ x 33 1/2″
- 1 – 1/4″ Plywood @ 17 3/4″ x 21″
- 5 – 1×3 @ 18″ (Door Frame and Back Boards)
- 2 – 1×3 @ 17 1/2″ (Door Top and bottom)
- 2 – 1×2 @ 15 3/4″ (Door Sides)
- 3 – 1×2 @ 15 3/4″ (Door Rails)
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- kreg-jig
- drill
- circular saw
- nailer
- sander
- countersink drill bit
Step-by-step Instructions
Build Side Railings
Build the side railings as shown above. Use 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws and glue.
Sides
Finish building the sides as shown above. Use 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws and glue.
Plywood Sides
Add the plywood to the sides as shown above. Use 3/4" brad nails and wood glue to attach.
End
Build the end as shown above. Use 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws and glue.
Step 5
Attach with 3/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Door
The door should be a piece of cake. Just mark and screw together with 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws and glue.
Door Frame
Build the door frame with 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws and glue.
Door Hinges
Why not add the hinges while it’s easy? We did, and the hinges were much easier to install this way. I also installed the latch.
Assembly
So you have really just built four walls. Now assemble the walls! I highly recommend finishing the walls separately first – then you can easily assemble and reassemble the crate as needed. Another idea – use corner brackets to screw the walls together from the inside. Then you can break the crate down to flat pieces for storage and travel. I filled all the pocket holes with wood filler three times and let dry. Then sanded with 120 grit sandpaper. Still need to paint
Top and Bottom
Screw the project panel to the top. We choose to leave the bottom off (our girls are house broken) but you could use some of the leftover 1/4″ plywood to make a bottom for the kennel. Simply line with plexiglass for a waterproof bottom.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/free-pet-kennel-end-table-plans-step-step-photos