We hand sanded the plywood after cutting. We cut a piece of plywood to fit the back of the unit. We decided to cut just inside of this beam to protect the structural integrity of the unit.Īfter the renovation was complete, we had three major items to construct: a new back, the ramp, and doors. In our dresser, there was a back support beam for the second level that extended into the sides. We cut a 7x7 inch hole for our rabbit by creating pilot holes and again utilizing the jigsaw. You should create a hole that is big enough for your rabbit to fit through while also keeping in mind he/she will need a landing at either side of the ramp to access each level. We needed this access to be able to cut a hole for our rabbit to reach the second level. This gave us access to the interior of the unit. Second up was to remove the original back piece. To avoid having to deconstruct the entire shell, we used a jigsaw to cut this shelf out. Because our dresser was very old, the shelf had pegs that extended into the sides of the unit. The first major step was to remove the top shelf. We knew that by adding a new back, by creating the ramp, and adding the doors, the piece would become more stable than it originally was. After the sanding was complete, we were less concerned about the integrity of the dresser shell.
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