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Everybody loves hammocks. Especially cats. This one happens to be one that suspends over a heat radiator, but it could be mounted to a wall or free standing.
 
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Step 1: Parts list

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Similar to my other instructable on making a window cat lounge, this uses scrap sticks. I define "sticks" as any slender piece of wood, minimum 1/4" thick x 1/2" wide.

So, an approximate (because it depends on the size you want and what you can find) parts list:

2 pieces approximately 12"
2 pieces approximately 14"
2 pieces approximately 20
3 pieces approximately 18"
assorted little pieces
a piece of cloth approximately 18" x 28", preferably stretchy
AussieAnglerGal says: Jan 28, 2012. 7:18 PM
hehehe, great idea my lucas loves spaces like this

ps-adorable kitty!
MicioGatta says: Apr 24, 2011. 6:53 AM
Standing ovation! >^____^<
techturtle2 says: Jul 4, 2010. 10:26 AM
THat is gunna catch fire sitting on that radiator.
tinyinkling in reply to techturtle2Feb 11, 2011. 11:02 AM
That's a hot water radiator, so it's running about 75 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Which means if it wouldn't catch fire sitting by itself in the shade on a hot summer day, it's not going to catch fire here.

Now, electric heaters are a whole different ball of wax, but this mounting system wouldn't work for them anyway.


marassaya says: Jul 15, 2010. 2:13 AM
i would use snaps or even grommets and tie it on. this way if it gets soiled you can easily remove it and wash. i love this post and plan to make one of my own soon. i'll try to get pics when i can.
marassaya says: Jul 15, 2010. 2:08 AM
i would use snaps or even grommets and tie it on. this way if it gets soiled you can easily remove it and wash. i love this post and plan to make one of my own soon. i'll try to get pics when i can.
Thundertydus says: Feb 22, 2009. 10:14 AM
=( my glue isnt strong enough,
my cat fell on my head while i was sleeping (along with some wood and fabric)
i used some no name carpentry glue
lukeyj15 in reply to ThundertydusMar 9, 2010. 12:25 AM
Use liquid nails next time...
bowmaster in reply to ThundertydusJul 18, 2009. 6:12 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's really funny. Is the cat (and your head) ok?
Thundertydus in reply to bowmasterJul 20, 2009. 11:26 PM
Yes The cat is fine, and my head is the cat is fine the head
Gunnar120 in reply to ThundertydusMar 9, 2010. 6:58 PM
Are you sure you are ok? your sentence is a bit jumbled lol. jk, it happens to all of us
bowmaster in reply to ThundertydusJul 22, 2009. 1:41 PM
Ok.
KNEX BUILDING IS FUN says: Dec 9, 2009. 7:39 PM
 i am curently building another variation, thanks foor inspring my idea, ill post pictures wen im done, if it goes well :)
missmix says: May 24, 2009. 10:25 PM
Is there any fire hazard? If not, I can't wait to give my kitty this treat!
snuzzle in reply to missmixDec 7, 2009. 3:48 AM
Personally I wouldn't have any flammable item (ie, wood) in contact with my heater for any extended period of time, but that's just me. One that mounts on the wall above the heater, kind of like a kitty shelf, would be cute though :)
Mr. Thrak says: Oct 25, 2009. 3:00 PM
 Great idea!
Unfortunately, my cat doesn't like sleeping on soft surfaces ($20 cat bed, blankets, etc.)

bowmaster says: Jul 18, 2009. 6:13 PM
I am going to make this along with some stairs to get to it.
ReCreate says: Dec 17, 2008. 12:56 PM
thats one happy and relaxed cat
ReCreate in reply to ReCreateDec 17, 2008. 1:55 PM
hey i could make one i don't have that heat thingy but i have my crt monitor(really heats up there) my cat usually likes sleeping directly on top of it but i have so many stuff i don't want it to
AznPanda says: Jun 27, 2008. 5:33 PM
Lols my friend loves cats so im gonna show him this
I_am_Canadian says: Jun 27, 2008. 4:24 PM
Awwww!!!!
purplekitty says: Jun 26, 2008. 4:16 PM
So cute!
The Dark Ninja says: Apr 15, 2008. 4:34 PM
Making one right now actually. Inspired by this instructable. I had to modify it quite a bit though. I live in an area that does not have a forest (believe it or not..) so wood = $$$$$. So I used a box spring's wood to build one. I need to add the hammock part though. I'll post a picture as soon as it's done! Thanks for an awesome idea.
coffekid says: Apr 6, 2008. 7:34 AM
this is grrrrrrrrrreat!!!!!!!!! i love hammocks
jesusfreak12 says: Apr 5, 2008. 1:12 PM
freaking cat sleeps better than me lol
HammyHavoc in reply to jesusfreak12Apr 5, 2008. 6:39 PM
Agreed. I sleep on the carpet with a duvet >.> Great instructable. Kudos!
Prometheus says: Apr 4, 2008. 11:34 PM
First pic in this project I would submit to Lolcats...."I is haxxing ur radiator!"
yoshhash (author) in reply to PrometheusApr 5, 2008. 11:54 AM
yes, go ahead...no probs.
Kait999 says: Apr 5, 2008. 8:49 AM
Cat people rejoice!
darkmuskrat says: Apr 4, 2008. 10:26 PM
Damn, I want a hammock :(
bowser. says: Apr 4, 2008. 6:29 PM
This instructable was worth it just to see the cuteness of your kitty in a hammock
RFilyaw says: Apr 4, 2008. 4:20 PM
Borrow someone's ferret and get a picture of them in it, too. Ferrets almost require nice hammocks like this. Great instructable.
bezoard says: Apr 3, 2008. 7:15 PM
Great idea! Over the heat radiator! :)
Rob K in reply to bezoardApr 4, 2008. 3:09 PM
Ya, Cat just likes the warmth fom the radiator.
pingeee says: Apr 4, 2008. 8:41 AM
Yeah, cats looked very happy
rimar2000 says: Apr 4, 2008. 5:11 AM
Very nice.
gmjhowe says: Apr 4, 2008. 3:00 AM
brilliant! i CaN hAz haMucK n0w?
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