![]() Image courtesy of John Woods Prepare the Planks Once you have removed the top planks, pull out the nails and repeat this process until you have around 10 planks. If any planks break, are rotten, or are otherwise unsuitable, place them aside. Pry the top planks from the pallet using your claw hammer. Grab a hammer and start dismantling the pallet’s base by removing the chocks. 1 stainless steel dog bowl (10” diameter).Once you have sourced your pallet, let’s look at the materials and tools you’ll need. Look for pallets with the codes DB (debarked and untreated) or KD (kiln-dried and untreated). Make sure this code doesn’t contain the letters MB (methyl bromide), which is toxic to pets. To make sure your pallets are safe, inspect their IPPC stamp this is a stamp branded onto the pallet that shows a pallet treatment code. To find free pallets, look at local stores, food markets, DIY stores, or Craigslist. To start, find a wooden pallet that’s safe, and, ideally, free. Reclaimed Pallet Raised Dog Bowlĭog trainer and author, John Woods from All Things Dogs created this simple and easy-to-follow design for a DIY raised dog bowl stand. If you purchase an item through one of these links, we receive a small commission that helps fund our Recycling Directory. ![]() Pick a quiet corner in your home where there isn’t busy foot traffic and your dog can eat peacefully. Upcycling these pallets, instead of buying virgin wood, helps reduce the market for more timber harvesting.īefore you start to build your raised dog bowl, you’ll need to decide which dog bowl you want to use and where you want your stand to be placed. Reclaimed wooden pallets are versatile and environmentally friendly building materials. There are multiple ways to build a raised dog bowl with reusable and environmentally friendly materials. Raised dog bowls can provide health benefits to your dog and aesthetic benefits for your home. ![]()
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