No. 410
Doghouse Bookends
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service • Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Pat Lewis
Emerits Extension 4-H Specialist
Agricultural Engineering
Pattern Layout
Use the layout Figure 2 to draw your pattern for the dog.
Draw 1/2 inch squares on a piece of paper as illustrated. Then
transfer the figures of the dog by drawing the outline on your
pattern. Cut the outline art out with a pair of scissors and lay
the pattern on your wood.
Doghouse bookends can be fun and rewarding to construct and exhibit at a fair or county meeting. You will have
the opportunity to compare your project with those built
by other members. These bookends can be useful and
attractive if you will allow time and patience to complete
the finished product. Be sure you have the proper tools
and materials before starting the bookends. Study the plan
carefully so you will know how the project is assembled.
Selection of Wood
Cutting the Wood
You should select a hard wood that is attractive. For
example, you could use walnut for the body of the dog
and oak for the ears, or vice versa. You could also use
two different woods for the base and the house. Plywood
is not recommended because of the laminations that are
exposed on the ends.
Try to place the pattern on the wood so that the grain of the
wood will run parallel with the base. Trace around the pattern
with a pencil. Then cut the pattern out with a jig or band saw.
Remember that the ears are separate pieces and that they are
not as wide as the body of the dog. Sand all pieces before assembly.
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Assembly
Attach base (A) to back (B), doorway (C) to back (B), and
roofs (D and E) to back (B). Attach the eyes and ears to the
dog before attaching to the base and back. It is recommended
to finish the bookends before assembling. Glue felt on the
bottom of base (A) to prevent the bookends from scratching
furniture.
Bill of Materials
Base A - two pieces of wood 3/4" x 4 1/4" x 6"
Back B - two pieces of wood 3/4" x 6" x 6"
Doorway C - two pieces of wood 1/4" x 6" x 6"
Roof boards D - two pieces of wood 1/4" x 11/4"x 5"
Roof boards E - two pieces of wood 1/4" x 11/4" x 4 3/4"
Dog - one piece of wood 3/4" x 4" x 10"
Dog’s ears - two pieces of wood 1/4" x 2" x 4"
Dog’s eyes - two brass tacks
Felt - two pieces 5" x 6"
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