Diy Dog Grooming Table Arm
Thick plywood 2 x 4 wood cut to the right length for the table legs carpet rubber mat rubber cups for the feet tools 1 nails wood screws hammer sandpaper this is a relatively easy diy grooming table to make and it s sturdy enough for bigger dogs.
Diy dog grooming table arm. Hang a grooming loop or harness from the end of the grooming arm using a threaded eye bolt inserted into the end of. A grooming arm provides your dog with a sense of safety when he stands on the table. Most normal grooming tables for big dogs are going to be 48 l x 24 w. Using a c clamp rather than a hand clamp allows you to adjust the height of the grooming arm which is helpful if you have more than one dog.
The grooming arm from amazon cost about 19 00 for a grand out of pocket total of 49 00. I modified a lack shelf from ikea to become a grooming station for our dog saved a lot of money. Check out how i made a grooming arm with pvc for under 10. Build a grooming arm for small dogs for around 10.
Other materials that can be used are wood metal or even pvc pipe. This table is 48 l x 26 w. Check underneath the top edge of the table as you will need approximately 5 inches of flat area on which to fasten the grooming arm securely. The arm is made from two pieces of metal conduit formed into the shape of a capital l using elbow conduit.
Easy to build and easy to use. It is secured to the table with a c clamp. I found instructions here youtube video which i would have eagerly attempted but when the author started demonstrating drilling holes in the conduit and using a vice i knew i didn t have the setup to do this at my home. One note about the grooming arm.