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Stool Tunnel & Grid Platform by Kathy


Date(s): April 13, 2003. Album by Kathy: themecages@aol.com. Photos by Kathy. 1 - 17 of 17 Total.
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Side view of wooden stool obtained from a craft and fabric store.

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Top view of stool.

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Underneath stool: remove the two screws that hold the center support to the top. Use a hammer to knock out the middle support to create an open space (tunnel) under the stool.

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Stool used as a tunnel and a platform.

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Close-up of stool used as platform and tunnel.

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Close-up of base of ramp and stool.

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Pippi resting underneath the wooden stool ... which is sometimes used as a tunnel

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Left-hand side of cage: view of fiddlestick ramp resting on wooden stool.

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Overview of platform and stool; mat is attached with large binder clips (banker's clips are now used to hold pad in place).

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Single-grid platform rests on wooden stool; open area under stool allows the area to be used as a tunnel or sleeping area.

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Grid is attached to side of cage with cable ties; attach one edge only so that the grid moves (as though hinged).

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Wooden stool; grid rests on top.

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Another view of grid and stool.

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Banker's clips which can be found at office supply stores.

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Clip holds pad to grid-panel.

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Another view of banker's clip securing the pad to the grid panel.

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Resting spot underneath the stool; center support on stool has been removed to create a tunnel.