5 DIY Cat Scratchers Your Cats WILL Go CRAZY For (& How To Make Them!)
In this video, we show you how to make 5 DIY cat scratchers to see if you can save money and create cat furniture better than you can buy. We'll guide you through building everything from a simple cardboard scratcher that's practically free, to a heavy-duty, modern cat scratching post for large cats. We challenged ourselves to build all five in just 10 hours. Find out which ones were successful, which ones failed, and whether you should buy or DIY your next cat scratcher. Our cats will be the final judges! Timestamps 00:00 - The 10-Hour Challenge: 5 DIY Cat Scratchers 00:23 - DIY #1: Flat Cardboard Cat Scratcher (Easy & Free) 01:50 - DIY #2: L-Shaped Cat Sofa Protector 03:05 - DIY #3: Cat Sisal Scratching Mat 06:05 - DIY #4: Horizontal Cat Scratching Post 09:17 - DIY #5: Heavy-Duty Cat Scratching Post (for large cats)! 15:04 - Should You Buy or DIY Your Next Cat Scratcher? Full Cost & Time Breakdown ============================= 💡 RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out our video on 20 DIY Cat Toys:    • 20 DIY Cat Toys Your Cats WILL Go CRAZY Fo...  Whipping the End of your Rope:    • Whipping the End of your Rope  Cut ceramic tiles using no tools:    • Cut ceramic tiles using no tools.  ============================= 📌 Materials / Tools ► The Angle Grinder that saved us: https://amzn.to/4pml5ob ► Gun Glue: https://amzn.to/46ITUvx ► L Brackets: https://amzn.to/4peo5mu ► Thick Black Sisal (the thicker the better!): https://amzn.to/3ImPnXd ► Black Jute Twine: https://amzn.to/4nutcNE ► White Sisal: https://amzn.to/4mAiNiV ► Pipe: https://amzn.to/4n2YHP7 ► MDF Board: https://amzn.to/47CunWO ► Porcelain Paving Slabs/tile: https://amzn.to/4plsBj1 ► Wood Fence Post: https://amzn.to/4nvIa6a ► Diamond tipped drill bits: https://amzn.to/48d8qhe ► Threaded inserts (M8 x 25mm): https://amzn.to/3IgYpVM ► Countersunk bolts (M8 x 50mm): https://amzn.to/4mWMSde ► Rubber Feet: https://amzn.to/46mwBav (Amazon links but check your local hardware stores)! This video is NOT sponsored. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (purchases made through store links may provide small compensation to support the channel) :) ============================= 👇 Did this video inspire you (or talk you out of it)? Let us know in the comments! And subscribe to see what we build (or fail at) next!    / @pepperprojectz  #diycat #howto #catfurniture

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