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Cat Hammock

Cat Hammock
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 1Parts list

parts list
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
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37 comments
Jan 28, 2012. 7:18 PMAussieAnglerGal says:
hehehe, great idea my lucas loves spaces like this

ps-adorable kitty!
Apr 24, 2011. 6:53 AMMicioGatta says:
Standing ovation! >^____^<
Jul 4, 2010. 10:26 AMtechturtle2 says:
THat is gunna catch fire sitting on that radiator.
Feb 11, 2011. 11:02 AMtinyinkling says:
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.


Jul 15, 2010. 2:13 AMmarassaya says:
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.
Jul 15, 2010. 2:08 AMmarassaya says:
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.
Feb 22, 2009. 10:14 AMThundertydus says:
=( 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
Mar 9, 2010. 12:25 AMlukeyj15 says:
Use liquid nails next time...
Jul 18, 2009. 6:12 PMbowmaster says:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's really funny. Is the cat (and your head) ok?
Jul 20, 2009. 11:26 PMThundertydus says:
Yes The cat is fine, and my head is the cat is fine the head
Mar 9, 2010. 6:58 PMGunnar120 says:
Are you sure you are ok? your sentence is a bit jumbled lol. jk, it happens to all of us
Jul 22, 2009. 1:41 PMbowmaster says:
Ok.
Dec 9, 2009. 7:39 PMKNEX BUILDING IS FUN says:
 i am curently building another variation, thanks foor inspring my idea, ill post pictures wen im done, if it goes well :)
May 24, 2009. 10:25 PMmissmix says:
Is there any fire hazard? If not, I can't wait to give my kitty this treat!
Dec 7, 2009. 3:48 AMsnuzzle says:
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 :)
Oct 25, 2009. 3:00 PMMr. Thrak says:
 Great idea!
Unfortunately, my cat doesn't like sleeping on soft surfaces ($20 cat bed, blankets, etc.)

Jul 18, 2009. 6:13 PMbowmaster says:
I am going to make this along with some stairs to get to it.
Dec 17, 2008. 12:56 PMReCreate says:
thats one happy and relaxed cat
Dec 17, 2008. 1:55 PMReCreate says:
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
Jun 27, 2008. 5:33 PMAznPanda says:
Lols my friend loves cats so im gonna show him this
Jun 27, 2008. 4:24 PMI_am_Canadian says:
Awwww!!!!
Jun 26, 2008. 4:16 PMpurplekitty says:
So cute!
Apr 15, 2008. 4:34 PMThe Dark Ninja says:
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.
Apr 6, 2008. 7:34 AMcoffekid says:
this is grrrrrrrrrreat!!!!!!!!! i love hammocks
Apr 5, 2008. 1:12 PMjesusfreak12 says:
freaking cat sleeps better than me lol
Apr 5, 2008. 6:39 PMHammyHavoc says:
Agreed. I sleep on the carpet with a duvet >.> Great instructable. Kudos!
Apr 4, 2008. 11:34 PMPrometheus says:
First pic in this project I would submit to Lolcats...."I is haxxing ur radiator!"
Apr 5, 2008. 8:49 AMKait999 says:
Cat people rejoice!
Apr 4, 2008. 10:26 PMdarkmuskrat says:
Damn, I want a hammock :(
Apr 4, 2008. 6:29 PMbowser. says:
This instructable was worth it just to see the cuteness of your kitty in a hammock
Apr 4, 2008. 4:20 PMRFilyaw says:
Borrow someone's ferret and get a picture of them in it, too. Ferrets almost require nice hammocks like this. Great instructable.
Apr 3, 2008. 7:15 PMbezoard says:
Great idea! Over the heat radiator! :)
Apr 4, 2008. 3:09 PMRob K says:
Ya, Cat just likes the warmth fom the radiator.
Apr 4, 2008. 8:41 AMpingeee says:
Yeah, cats looked very happy
Apr 4, 2008. 5:11 AMrimar2000 says:
Very nice.
Apr 4, 2008. 3:00 AMgmjhowe says:
brilliant! i CaN hAz haMucK n0w?

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