I need something for my cat to scratch on, but can’t justify the cost of buying a new cat tower. So I’m considering making one. Does anyone have any clean carpet scraps?
I prefer occurs of new carpet, as used carrier may have scents that would deter my cat.
My apartment complex is changing carpets several times a month - let me know what size and I will check with them on next instal.
If you decide you can use used carpet, we pulled up the hallway carpet at Booth, and there’s tons of it. Commercial pile, blue, I think.
@cathyb @david
Cat tower:
Well, I bet some cat nip can help with used carpet. Either source works for me. I don’t have a set plan or dimensions, but do want a piece to wrap around a 4x4, about 2-3’ tall, and a piece (s) to wrap around the outsides of a base (not sure what size would stabilize it). If I have a few other scraps, I might just tack them to some wood panels and hang them on the wall near the door frames he’s been scratching as a substitute. Ultimately, I’ll let the carpet scraps determine a pattern.
Light table rug:
I also want to try making a small area rug by stitching a strip of sturdy cloth around the edge of a carpet scrap, using the industrial sewing machine at my work. I would need something approximately 5-6’ x 5-6’ to sit under a light table to protect the hardwood floor.
Let me know when you have time and I’ll meet you over at Booth. You can take as much as you like.
Ok. I want to drop in to help out around Booth sometime this week and/or attend the meeting on the 17th (that’s at Booth as well, right?). I’ll have to see what works, but that should still save the trouble of making a special trip. Thank you
Might try farhas I got a bunch of carpet used from thier bin out back one year for a carpet garden project. just ask them its free last time i tried
Some times the farhas carpet layer throw away remnants of new carpet cut offs and discontinued items in ben to just have to see little footwork but free