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Identifying the parts

anatony of a doghouse

The cutting list

Note 1: Items [1], [2], [6], [8], and [9] in the table below should be wood suitable for exterior use. Read the notes on the previous page for information on measurements, wood sizes, alternatives and treated lumber.

Note 2: If you use dressed (smooth, surfaced, planed) lumber for the frame, then items (4) and (5) will have to be cut accordingly. They will need to be slightly longer than the lengths given below.

[1]. 2" x 2" (50mm x 50mm). 3 @ 48" (1200mm) for the Under floor skids.

[2]. 1"x 6" (150mm x 25mm). 8 @ 31 1/4" (780mm) for the floor boards.

[3]. 2" x 2" (50mm x 50mm). 4 @ 31 1/4" (780mm) for the end wall plates.

[4]. 2" x 2" (50mm x 50mm). 8 @ 14" (350mm) for the studs.

[5]. 2" x 2" (50mm x 50mm). 2 @ 44" (1100mm) for the side wall plates.

[6] & [8]. 1 sheet 3/8" (9mm) exterior plywood. Cut as per plan for wall cladding.

[7]. 2" x 2" (50mm x 50mm). 6 @ 22" (550mm) for the rafters.

[9]. 1"x 6" (150mm x 25mm). 10 @ 60" (1500mm) for the roofing boards.

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