Build a 4×4 doghouse with two doorways on either side and a 2×6 porch walkway on two sides. Great for dogs who want to chill outside or cuddle inside.. Doorways are 1’6″x2’0″. Good for medium sized dogs.
Cat Fort or even use for a chickens or small dog
Build this basic fort for your cat, small dog or even chickens. Everybody deserves a chance to bask in the sun while resting in the backyard. This fort is roughly 3x3x3. It has a small ramp and porch area for your beloved friends to climb. It stands only 10 inches from the ground. With basic pine, it would only cost around sixty dollars, including hardware.
Odds and Ends: carpentry projects for the home
This is an instructional guide that contains multiple carpentry projects for around the home.
They are in this order:
Toy Box- 1’6” x 1’6” x 3’0”
Outside Bench- 11” x 3’6” x 1’6”
Mail Box- 1’0” x 4’0”
Garden Box- 1’6” x 1’6”
Trellis- 4 x 8
Workbench- 30” x 34” x 6’0”
Birdhouse- 1’4” x 1’6”
Two Step Unit 1’4” x 1’4”
Cost: Generally, each project will cost around 40-150 dollars each, depending on material used.
Time: Most of these projects will take you about a standard 8 hour day, not including drying time for stain, varnish and water sealant.
Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Odds-Ends-Carpentry-projects-around-ebook/dp/B01EGBA08A/
Barnes n Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/odds-and-ends-ronald-rex/1123672069
For Print ($7.99): http://www.amazon.com/Odds-Ends-Carpentry-projects-around/dp/1532820402/
Sandbox Fort guidebook
Sandbox Fort
These instructions are a guide to build a 8×8 fort that is roughly ten feet tall. 4 foot open area is centered around a square walkway to enter the sandbox on the ground level. Ladders lead into the housing area and sandbox. The housing area is four feet from the ground and the roof starts four feet from the deck
Cost: The price for the materials to build this project would be dependent upon what material that you purchase. Some lumber is more expensive than others. However, the original structure was created with standard pine so the general cost would be around $400, which would include hardware.
Time: I am not going to waste your time to estimate how long it will take you to assemble this fort. Every person has a different speed and it depends on your tools and expertise, obviously. As well as how much free time that is available to you.
Theoretically, it could be completed in one day. Also theoretically, it could take you a week. If you hire some of the contractors that I’ve heard complained about, it could take them a whole year.
In Print ($9.99):https://www.amazon.com/Sandbox-Fort-Guidebook-13/dp/1535135018/
For Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Sandbox-Fort-Guidebook-Book-13-ebook/dp/B01I115PCM
Barnes n Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sandbox-fort-ronald-rex/1124068619
Pirate Ship Fort instructions
It is called a Pirate Ship because it resembles a ship. It is not intended to function as an actual ship at sea or lake. The picture on the front cover is the fort that was designed for this plan.
Some modifications were made to simplify this plan for the novice. The original was designed to be a solitary 3x20x7 fort. Other parts were added, such as an optional mast that could reach eight feet or higher. This is obviously optional. It will be easy to add these portions later if you want, rather than build the entire thing at once.
These instructions are a guide to build a three foot wide and 17 feet plus long fort that is roughly seven feet tall to the top of the railings. It has a step unit leading onto the port side. The deck is four feet from the ground and the Aft deck is five feet from the ground. The underground area is four feet from ground.
Cost: The price for the materials to build this project would be dependent upon what material that you purchase. Some lumber is more expensive than others. However, the original structure was designed with standard pine so the general cost would be around $1500, that would include hardware.
Buy on paperback $9.99: http://www.amazon.com/Pirate-Ship-Fort-Guidebook-8/dp/1506132375
For Nook
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pirate-ship-ronald-rex/1121009068
For Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Pirate-Ship-Fort-Guidebook-Ronald-ebook/dp/B00IDU6K44/
Dog House Carpentry plans
Build your own doghouse:
This doghouse was specifically built in a certain manner. The picture on the front cover was the doghouse built for this plan.
Some modifications were made to simplify this plan for the novice. However the original was designed to be 4x6x5 doghouse with insulation. There are options to place doorways in different places.
There are also 2 different doorway sizes, (1’6”x 2’0” and 2’0” x 2’6”)
There are two different plans: one plan is for the doorway to be in the front (The four foot section) and another plan is for the doorway to be on the side. (On the back half of the six foot side.)
These instructions are a guide to build a 4×6 doghouse that is roughly five feet tall. The housing area is one foot from the ground and the roof is five feet from the deck.
On Kindle
http://www.amazon.com/Dog-House-Fort-Guidebook-ebook/dp/B00E4D43OI/
For Nook
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dog-house-ronald-rex/1117524681
Buy on paperback ($9.99): http://www.amazon.com/Dog-House-Fort-Guidebook-Ronald/dp/1493732994
Simple Playhouse
Build a 8×8 playhouse with an optional porch area and flower boxes. The deck is 6” off the ground and the roof is roughly 10 feet tall. This is a guidebook to construct this fort with diagrams and instructions. Build a 8×8 playhouse with an optional porch area and flower boxes. The deck is 6” off the ground and the roof is roughly 10 feet tall. This is a guidebook to construct this fort with diagrams and instructions.
Cost: The price for the materials to build this project would be dependent upon what material that you purchase. Some lumber is more expensive than others. However, the original structure was created with standard pine so the general cost would be around $600, which would include hardware.
Time: I am not going to waste your time to estimate how long it will take you to assemble this fort. Every person has a different speed and it depends on your tools and expertise, obviously. As well as how much free time that is available to you. Theoretically, it could be completed in one day. Also theoretically, it could take you a week. If you hire some of the contractors that I’ve heard complained about, it could take them a whole year.
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1Q2A0S/
Paperback: ($9.99): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1541009142/
Dog Pack: Carpentry projects for the dogs
Dog Pack: Carpentry projects for the dogs
Got lots of dogs? A big dog? Just love dogs… well this is the package of carpentry projects for you.
A package of diy instructions on building a 4×4 doghouse, whelping box, dog stairs and dog food bowl bench.
Ronald is an accomplished master carpenter and designer. All of these projects have been constructed, designed and illustrated.
Buy on paperback ($9.99): http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Pack-Carpentry-Projects-Guidebook/dp/1505658330
Amazon: Kindle
http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Pack-Carpentry-Projects-Guidebook-ebook/dp/B00GU1JM3Y
Barnes n Noble
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dog-pack-ronald-rex/1119074562
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book
Verified Purchase
It includes every project that you need for your dog with simple and clear illustration. It has more than you need.
Rustic Fort diy instructions
Build your own Rustic Fort:Build your own Rustic Fort:
This fort was specifically designed in a certain manner. It is called a Rustic Fort because it has uneven hoarding like a Civil War fort or Dark Ages fort. The picture on the front cover is the fort that was designed for this plan.
Some modifications were made to simplify this plan for the novice. However the original was designed to be a solitary 6x6x10 fort but an additional sections with rampart was designed afterward. This is obviously optional. It will be easy to add these portions later if you want, rather than build the entire project at once.
These instructions are a guide to build a six foot square fort that is roughly ten feet tall. It has a ladder leading into the back side. The housing area is four feet from the ground and the roof is four feet from the deck. The underground area is four feet from ground. The backside is designed to be open where as the sides have hoarding.
Cost: The price for the materials to build this project would be dependent upon what material that you purchase. Some lumber is more expensive than others. However, the original structure was designed with standard pine so the general cost would be around $1000, that would include hardware. The extended portion would cost another $1000.
There are further options to alter this plan at the end of these instructions.
Some of these options include moving the rampart connecting to another 6×6 fort. Creating a trapdoor. Creating secret hatchways to enter the bottom half. Or building a sandbox at the bottom of this unit.
http://www.amazon.com/Rustic-Fort-Guidebook-ebook/dp/B00DON7LFM
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rustic-fort-ronald-rex/1116523605
Buy on Paperback for $9.99: http://www.amazon.com/Rustic-Fort-Guidebook-Ronald-Rex/dp/1492358622
Animal Pack: Doghouse, Coop, Birdhouse…
Animal Pack is an instructional guide to construct a 4×6 doghouse, a 4×6 chicken coop, a 6x6x10 fort, a birdhouse and a 3x3x3 cat fort. This guide is for the do it yourself carpenter who wants to fill his place with forts and structures for their many beloved pets.
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