HomeMade Modern DIY Geometric Doghouse
Intro: HomeMade Modern DIY Geometric Doghouse
Despite its faceted, angular appearance, this modern doghouse is quite easy to construct.
STEP 1: Supplies + Tools
¼” Sanded Plywood
Purchase at Home Depot
I used a single 4’ by 8’ sheet of ¼” birch veneer plywood. I had the nice people at Home Depot cut two 14” wide strips for me.
2x3s
Purchase at Home Depot
I used 2x3s and 2x2s to make the angled support blocks.
RYOBI 18 Volt Cordless Drill
RYOBI Circular Saw
Purchase at Home Depot
I used a single 4’ by 8’ sheet of ¼” birch veneer plywood. I had the nice people at Home Depot cut two 14” wide strips for me.
2x3s
Purchase at Home Depot
I used 2x3s and 2x2s to make the angled support blocks.
RYOBI 18 Volt Cordless Drill
RYOBI Circular Saw
STEP 2: Pick a Size
The triangles should be about the same height of your sitting dog. Fletcher is about 14” tall sitting so I had the nice people at Home Depot cut two 14” wide strips of plywood for me.
STEP 3: Measure, Mark and Clamp the Two Boards Together
The doghouse is made from equilateral triangles. Measure off the triangles and then clamp the 2 boards together.
STEP 4: Cut the Plywood
Once the triangles have been marked, use the laser guide on your RYOBI circular saw to follow the lines and cut the triangles.
STEP 5: Measure and Cut the Angled Blocks
There are 2 ways to cut the angled support blocks. If you only have a 5-1/2” diameter circular saw, measure and mark the 2x3s as shown in the diagram.
If you have a 7-1/4” diameter or greater circular saw, set the blade to cut at a 42 degree angle and cut the blocks.
If you have a 7-1/4” diameter or greater circular saw, set the blade to cut at a 42 degree angle and cut the blocks.
STEP 6: Sand the Edges
Use 200 grit sandpaper to smooth down the edges.
STEP 7: Assemble
Screw the angled blocks to the plywood triangles and screw the pieces together.
STEP 8: Cut the Pieces for the Entry
I cut several of the plywood triangles in half to make a nice doorway for Fletcher.
STEP 9: Add Supports
Add in additional wood blocks to strengthen the dog house.
STEP 10: Done!
Good luck making your own geometric doghouse, and please email or tweet photos to @benuyeda or ben@homemade-modern.com. For more detailed instructions, dimensioned drawings and different variations of the project, check out our soon-to-be-released book.
28 Comments
bnatoli 5 years ago
I would like to make this but at 11.5" high. How to I calculate this and create an equilateral triangle? Any help would be great!
milesnorth 9 years ago
Sweet! Want to build a guest house like this. Lovely! Or maybe a ....... dog house :-)
ZaneEricB 9 years ago
well...played...again!
*slow-clap
Seriously, the way in which you utilize simplicity makes me want to burn down, throw put, or otherwise destroy everything i have so that i can declutter my life and make simplicity as beautiful as you do!
So...im off to the store....plywood to buy!...in inches
iamchrismoran 10 years ago
As another pointed out, it will likely roll pretty easily.
Jorghe 10 years ago
If using Pythagoras theorem you must sqrt( (8 1/4'')^2 + (1'2'')^2) is almost 1'4 1/4'' of the hyphotenuse, then check the other sides and must be equal, therefore angles are of 60°
jgmaciasf 10 years ago
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criggie 10 years ago
My country went metric in 1967, my car was built new in 1973, and it still has a MPH speedo.
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techhobbit 10 years ago
I want to make one of these, about 6 foot diameter, so when I'm told "You're in the doghouse!", I can say "Okay, cool!" and off I go to hang out and be as happy as... this dog!
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