I used Sketchup and started designing the Table Kennel and a cutting list. One sheet of 18mm plywood was ordered (2440mm x 1220mm) and cut to size by the supplier.
![Photobucket](http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab229/Montague63/Kennel/th_s_Kennel_all_components.jpg)
I sanded all pieces and the four kennel sides were drilled to accept dowel bars.
![Photobucket](http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab229/Montague63/Kennel/th_s_Kennel_frames.jpg)
At first, I was going to go with wooden dowels for the bars, then I found aluminium round tube which was slightly more expensive. Wood and metal gives a much better look.
![Photobucket](http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab229/Montague63/Kennel/th_s_Kennel_aludowels.jpg)
No fancy jointing - I simply marked and drilled holes for 6mm wood dowel pins.
![Photobucket](http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab229/Montague63/Kennel/th_s_Kennel_legs_drilled.jpg)
![Photobucket](http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab229/Montague63/Kennel/th_s_Kennel_structure_dowelled.jpg)
![Photobucket](http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab229/Montague63/Kennel/th_s_Kennel_table_legdowels.jpg)
Stained Mahogany Gripseal® gave the project a whole new look.
![Photobucket](http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab229/Montague63/Kennel/th_s_Kennel_staining.jpg)
The table and the kennel. Two hinges and two sliding bolts ensure easy access.
![Photobucket](http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab229/Montague63/Kennel/th_s_Kennel_tabletop.jpg)
![Photobucket](http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab229/Montague63/Kennel/th_s_Kennel_and_table.jpg)
![Photobucket](http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab229/Montague63/Kennel/th_s_Kennel_and_table_inplace.jpg)
![Photobucket](http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab229/Montague63/Kennel/th_s_Kennel_door.jpg)
All in all, it could have turned out worse.
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