With the addition of a second greyhound, midway through the pandemic, a new feeding and watering station was needed. Here's how we made an elevated three bowl stand to accommodate Mac and Tosh at feeding time.

Supplies

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2 in. x 12 in. x 16 ft. #2 Prime Kiln-Dried Southern Yellow Pine Lumber

Husky 2-in-1 Extendable Square

Makita 18-Volt X2 LXT Lithium-Ion (36-Volt) Brushless Cordless 10 in. Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Krud Kutter Cleaner & Degreaser

1 qt. Acetone

3/4 in. x 30 in. Black Steel Pipe

3/4 in. Black Steel Pipe Cap

Frisco Stainless Steel Bowl

Kreg KMA2900 Multi-Mark Multi-Purpose Marking and Measuring Tool

Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Cordless Brushless Jig Saw

Bosch Multi-Purpose Steel T-Shank Jig Saw Blades Set for Cutting Wood and Metal

Olympic Elite 1 Gal. Base 1 Solid Advanced Exterior Stain and Sealant in One

Everbilt 3 in. x 3 in. Black Strap Surface Mount Hinge (2-Pack)

Spring Tools PM407 Nail Set and Hinge Pin Tool

FOOMEXT 129 Pieces Furniture Pads-Heavy Duty Adhesive Rubber Furniture Pads -Best Chair Leg Covers Assorted Sizes Protect Your Hardwood & Laminate Flooring

Step 1: Watch the Video

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Step 2: Prep the Board and Cut

We wanted to use the lumber we had on hand and this board was perfect with the exception of how dirty it was. We decided to clean it to see if it could be used so we could avoid having to run to the store for another board.

We used a variety of cleaning methods on the board including Krud Kutter to clean the obvious dirt and then a watered-down bleach solution to further clean and lighten the stains. This process actually worked well enough that we could use the board.

Steph used the sliding feature of the miter saw to cut the pieces. Our measurements are based on the space where the stand would live and the number of bowls we used. Base your measurements on your space and the number of bowls you intend to use.

Our cut list was one 28" piece for the top and (2) 13" pieces for the legs.

Step 3: Mark and Cut the Bowl Holes

We marked the placement of the bowls and drew around the perimeter of the bowl. The cut needed to be about 1/4 of an inch inside this mark. We made a quick circle pattern the size we needed on the computer. We eyeballed the placement inside the larger circle and drew around it. We did end up using a black marker on this line to make it easier to see when cutting.

We used a drill to cut a starting point for the jigsaw blade and cut out holes. Canned air helped to keep the cutting line free of sawdust making it easier to cut accurately.

Step 4: Mark Iron Pipe Placement and Stain

We put the sides and top into place and determined where we wanted the purely decorative pipe to be placed. A Forstner bit was used to make the hole.

The entire piece was stained with Olympic Elite Solid Advanced Exterior Stain and Sealant in One. This was leftover from a previous project but was perfect for this high-use stand.

Step 5: Assemble

The pieces were put into place and glued and screwed into place. The screws holding the sides were placed so that they would be hidden under the decorative hinges that we added.

We put it in place, filled up the two feeding dishes and the center water bowl, and summoned the hounds!

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