Farmhouse Style Raised / Elevated Dog Feeder

Cristina Addie
by Cristina Addie
9 Materials
2 Days
Easy

My giant Great Dane puppy needed an elevated dog feeder stand. When he was smaller, we simply used a plant stand. Well, he outgrew the stand so quickly.


(They grow so darn fast. It almost felt like it was overnight!!)


I went to several local pet stores and they didn't sell anything larger than 12 inches. After searching the internet for a raised feeder big enough, I decided to make one myself. I had scrap wood laying around and extra materials from other projects. This project didn't cost me anything!!! icon

This is the plant stand that I was using for our Great Dane puppy. It worked perfectly when he was a lot smaller.

My cut list..

4 - 2 x 4 x 24

4 - 2 x 4 x 21

2 - 2 x 4 x 12


Assemble the front legs as shown using 2 - 24 inch and 2 - 21 inch using the 2 inch exterior screws. I pre-drilled and used a countersink bit. Do the same for the back legs. So, you will be making two of these. (One for the front and one for the back)


I took the 12 inch 2 x 4 and attached it inside.

I took the 2 - 2 x 4 x 12 and screwed each end to the front and the back.

Before I started painting, I filled in the screw holes with wood filler. Allowed the filler to dry and then sanded to a smooth finish.


Here I am painting the ivory chalk paint. I applied two coats.

After the chalk paint dried, I then applied the antiquing wax. As soon as I applied the wax, I wiped it off using a lint free rag. I only did one small area at a time.

I cut down the Edge Glued Panel to 24 x 16. I then laid the bowls upside down of where I wanted them to go. I traced them. I then measured 3/8" inside the circle that I just traced from the bowls. On that line, I took a large drill bit and drilled a hole big enough to fit my jigsaw blade. Using my jigsaw for the circles.


After the circles are complete. Sand it all down.

This is the step that is time consuming. Waiting for it to dry.


The top picture is where I applied 2 coats of dark walnut stain. Allowed it to dry. ( read the instructions on the stains)

I then applied the first coats of spar urethane. Let dry at least four hours, then sand entire surface lightly with very fine sandpaper (220 grit) to ensure an even finish and proper adhesion of additional coats.

In the end, I applied 3 coats of the spar urethane.

I took the scrap leftover from the edge glued panel and made a hanging plaque with my pups name. Two coats of ivory chalk paint, stenciled pups name and then 2 coats of spar urethane.

After the many hours of dry time, i was finally able to attach the top to the legs. I chose to used L brackets. (just in case that in a year or so down the road, the top could be replaced easily)

Here's the Happy Great Dane Puppy....Geronimo!


(He's only 12 months old!!!!!!!)

Here is the finished Farmhouse Style Raised Dog Feeder!

Suggested materials:
  • 3 - 2 x 4 x 8   (Lowes)
  • 1 - Edge Glued Panel 16 x 36   (Lowes)
  • 2 inch Exterior Screws   (Lowes)
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