Doghouse Tools and Materials

Kevin Ireland
May/June 2007
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Tools

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Tape measure
Speed square
Carpenter’s pencil
Circular saw
Chop saw
Jigsaw
Hacksaw
Handsaw
Framing hammer          
Staple gun
Socket wrench
Adjustable wrench

 

Materials

 

Dimension lumber: see chart
2 - 4-by-8-foot sheets, 3/4-inch exterior plywood
8 - 7-inch angle clips
1 - 4-by-4 or 4-by-8 sheet, 2-inch, hard foam insulation
Construction adhesive
Drip edge, 14 feet
Tar paper
Exterior caulk
1 bundle roofing shingles
4d galvanized nails
12d galvanized nails
3-inch outdoor screws
11/2-inch outdoor screws
Aluminum roofing nails
Prefabricated shelves

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  • Carol 12/30/2009 6:01:14 PM

    Where is the detailed drawing for the doghouse in the "Building a Doghouse Step by Step" article. the article mentions it, but I can't find it anywhere. Thanx.

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