Complete instructions on how to build the Feline Friendly Trap

Lumber List:

6 Pressure treated 1”x4”x8’ $4.27 ea.
3 Pressure treated 1”x2”x8’ $1.97 ea.
2 Pressure treated 2”x2”x8’ $3.57 ea.
1 Pressure treated 2”x4”x8’ $4.88 ea.

Parts List:
2 packs of 3” hinges with non removable pins $3.27 ea.
2 handles 5” to 6” $3.67 ea.
1 piece hardware cloth ½” galvanized 68” x 48”
1 piece hardware cloth ½” galvanized 23” x 16”
( Amazon sells a 48” x 10ft roll for $22.00 )
1 box 2” galvanized Phillips screws
1 box 3” galvanized Phillips screws
1 box 1 ½” screws ( to use when putting two of the 1”x4” boards together )
1 box 9/16” staples
8 quarter size washer
4 nuts
1 roll mason line for a strong pull cord that isn’t too thick.
Premium Expanded PVC board 12 mm thick for trap door. 24” x 17” (sold in 48” x 96” sheet $98.00)
Premium Expanded PVC board 6 mm thick for transfer door. 12 ¼”x 18” ( sold in 48”x 96” sheet $55.00)
*Premium Expanded PVC board can be found on Amazon under Celtec Expanded PVC Sheet, Satin Smooth Finish,

10mm thick, 24" Length x 36" Width, Black for $28.30 Sold by Vycom #906409. 

6mm thick 24" Length x 24" Width Black for $6.64 Sold by Vycom #906453.
*It can be purchased locally at N. Glantz & Sons in Edison NJ.It is sold in sheets that are 4 ft x 8 ft. It cuts easily with a guide and circular saw. (You can use plywood but it will not be weatherproof.)

Lumber cuts:

1”x 4”x 8’ (6)
First 1 x 4 x 8 board gets cut into 41 ¾”, 27 ½”, 11 ¾”, 11 ¾”
Second 1 x 4 x 8 board gets cut into 49”, 44 ½”
Third 1 x 4 x 8 board gets cut into 49”, 27 ½” 11 ¾”
Forth 1 x 4 x 8 board gets cut into 49”, 27 ½” 11 ¾”
Fifth 1 x 4 x 8 board gets cut into 49”, 27 ½” 11 ¾”
Sixth 1 x 4 x 8 board gets cut into 19”, 17 5/8”, 17 5/8”, 26 ½”, 11 ½
**Trim one of the 17 5/8” pieces down to 2 ½” wide. Originally it is 3 ½” wide**
**Dado out both 17 5/8” pieces on one edge. Dado out ½” depth and ½” over from the edge**

2”x 4” x 8’ (1)
Cut 4 pieces each of them 17 ½” long.

2”x 2” x 8’ (2)
First 2 x 2 x 8 gets cut into 24”, 24”, 16”, 16” 14 ¼”
Second 2 x 2 x 8 gets cut into 16”, 16” 14 ¼”

1”x 2”x 8’ (3)
First 1 x 2 x 8 gets cut into 24 ½”, 24 ½”, 11 ½”, 11 ½”, 11 ½”, 11 ½”
Second 1 x 2 x 8 gets cut into 24”, 24”, 14 ¼”, 14 ¼”, 17 ½”
Third 1 x 2 x 8 gets cut into 41 ¾”, 41 ¾”

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