How to Build: Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand

How to Build: Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Hi all you pet lovers! I’m checking in with a cool project for the dog and cat parents out there. When I brought home Lena the Lucky Dog, it was quickly obvious that she was much larger than Handy Dog was. Not only did she not fit on his old dog bed, but his dog feeder was too small for Lena, too. She was having a hard time opening her mouth inside the smaller bowls to eat. I searched online for some beautiful industrial style raised dog bowl feeders. But, I was coming up short. The only one I found cost way more than I wanted to spend. And frankly, it wasn’t quite the style I was craving. What’s a handy girl to do? Make my own! And luckily for you, I’ve included the full DIY tutorial (sponsored by National Hardware) so you can build your own Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand. You’re welcome ;-).

(This post contains some affiliate links. You can read more about affiliate links in my disclosure statement.)

Material List:

Cut List:

Large Dog Feeder Size

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  • 1 – 1″ x 12″ x 25″ wood of choice for top (actual board size is 3/4″ x 11 ½” x 24″)
  • 4 – 1″ x 4″ x 11″ for legs (actual board sizes are 3/4″ x 3 ½” x 11″)
  • 2 – 1″ x 4″ x 10″ for the leg supports (actual board sizes are 3/4″ x 3 ½” x 10″)

Medium Dog Feeder Size –

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

  • 1 – 1″ x 9″ x 18″ wood of choice for top (actual board size is 3/4″ x 8½” x 18″)
  • 4 – 1″ x 3″ x 11″ for legs (actual board sizes are 3/4″ x 2½” x 8″)
  • 2 – 1″ x 3″ x 7″ for the leg supports (actual board sizes are 3/4″ x2½” x 7″)

To build a Small Dog Feeder Size (use the same dimensions as the medium dog feeder, but shorten the legs to 5 inches tall. And set the leg supports 1 ½” from the floor.)

Instructions:

Drill two pocket holes on each end of the underside of the leg support pieces (1″ x 4″ x 10″ for the large feeder and 1″ x 3″ x 7″ for the medium feeder.) If you need assistance, you’ll find this tutorial for How to Use a Kreg Jig useful.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Measure 2½” from the base of each leg (use 1½” if you are building the small feeder) and make a pencil mark. Line up the leg support with the pencil marks and clamp to hold it in place.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Secure the leg support to the legs using 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

How to Build: Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Line up the T mending plates where the legs and leg support pieces meet. Pre-drill holes with the 1/16″ drill bit. (It helps to use clamps to hold the plate in place.) Repeat for the other three mending plates.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Secure the T plate to the legs and leg support using screws provided with the T mending plates.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Prepping the top for bowls:

Measure the diameter of your pet bowls. Subtract the lip dimensions.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Divide your measurement in half and set your compass to this dimension.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Decide where you want the bowls to sit on the feeder top. Center from front to back and draw a circle with your compass.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Drill a hole into the interior of the circle using the 1/2″ drill bit.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl
Set your jig saw blade into the circle and cut along the line of the circle.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Repeat for the second hole. Test the fit of the bowls and make any adjustments necessary.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Center the top on the legs. Leave a 1 inch overhang on each side.

How to Build: Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Rest the corner support brackets on the feeder top. Center the brackets on the legs. Pre-drill holes through the corner support bracket.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Attach the feeder top to the legs with the corner support brackets and provided screws.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Place the dog bowls into the feeder stand and fill ’em up! Then check out your pup’s reaction as they discover their new stylish Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

You are sure to be the hit of the neighborhood when the pets converse on the street.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

I can hear it now, “Oh yeah, well my owner built me a cool industrial feeder while your’s just cleaned up your poop! Top that, Sparky!”

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

You may have noticed that my top was a little more than just a standard piece of lumber. I made that striped wood block following this method.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl
I don’t know about you, but my wheels are turning for how I can use these cool mending plates and support brackets for another industrial project.

Rustic Industrial Dog Bowl Feeder Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Any ideas? I’m open to your suggestions. Bring it on!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for National Hardware. I was provided complimentary hardware and was compensated for my time and efforts to promote National Hardware. I was not told what to write. All opinions are my own. I am particular about the brands I represent and will always let you know when you are reading a sponsored post.

10 replies
  1. mary
    mary says:

    This is really nice; I am sure Lena thinks she is a fancy dog 🙂 The hardware is great! I can’t wait to see what else you use it on!

    Reply
  2. Ivory
    Ivory says:

    Wow, girl you truly know how to make those tools work for you. I love it,love it and love it. Thank you for resenting a better picture, because I would not wanted to have missed this post. Your designs rock!

    Reply
  3. Alan Gore
    Alan Gore says:

    That looks great, I noticed that you have steady arm because you cut perfect circle with jig saw. I done similar projects but never with perfect circle.

    I would never thought about Dog Bowl Feeder Stand d I didn’t read your blog, my dog always spill his water all over when he finish with drinking, Maybe this will help me to prevent it.
    Thanks great article,

    Reply

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