Purroducts Central

03/21/2025

I couldn't do what I do without these pioneers!

Tabitha Babbitt, a Shaker woman and skilled inventor, revolutionized woodworking in 1810 by creating the first practical circular sawmill.

Observing how traditional saws wasted energy with their inefficient back-and-forth motion, she devised a smarter solution. Inspired by her spinning wheel, she attached a circular blade, enabling continuous cutting with less effort.

Though Shaker beliefs prevented her from patenting the invention, her idea laid the groundwork for modern sawmill technology. Babbitt’s innovation not only improved efficiency in lumber processing but also contributed to industrial advancements in woodworking. Her work remains a testament to the ingenuity of women in early technology, despite historical recognition often favoring male inventors.

Today, the circular saw remains a crucial tool in construction and carpentry, proving the lasting impact of her design. Tabitha Babbitt’s pioneering spirit continues to inspire, reminding us that necessity and observation can lead to groundbreaking innovation.

03/05/2025

Hi Cat friends,

So, I guess shopping has become a bit more complicated for many of us lately hasn't it? It's hard to know what to boycott or what to buy out of necessity.

While I probably can't control where my carpet comes from (they say 75% of all carpet comes from Georgia), keep in mind, that carpet is already bought and paid for by the time I come to locally owned places like Carpet Mart or Shea Floors. I'm merely ensuring the cutoffs are going to a good project, and not the landfill. I can't pick and choose country of origin here.

But the wood is all-Canadian!

And best yet, the cat furniture is made locally, to your custom needs.

Now, I know some of you have felt that it takes too long for me to get a cat tree out the door, lately. I've been struggling with a recurring foot problem which makes standing pretty painful. So that has slowed me down. But I'm managing it now and I've been very happy to see so many people showing interest in getting something built.

Now is the time to pretend companies like Amazon don't exist, but if you have already bought an Amazon tree and it's wearing out, I'm here to tell you I can remedy that situation. Your cat loves that tree, and outright replacing it would be a shame. A crime, really. And I have upgraded some of these trees with new features. Challenge me.

What can I do for you?

02/13/2025

Did you know:

Purroducts Central offers two versions of what looks like an identical scratching post.

The secret to the one pictured below? When the vertical post wears out, the owner can unscrew the post from the base and return it for a "refill" (replacement post) for $20!

01/26/2025

Hi cat friends!

As I have said before, I get it. Sometimes you just want something predictable from Amazon (and who isn’t excited about something being delivered straight to your door??). I’m fine with that. Read on, if you bought such a tree.

Here’s an example of an Amazon tree that was brought to me to be taken good care of - note the two bottom cardboard tube legs being in tatters.

I replaced those two legs with solid wood equivalents. I kept the original base while widening the base overall, for better stability and lower center of gravity. I added a new post (front) to support the completely new top, which features a new, larger house. You see, more often than not, these Amazon trees are not designed by people who have ever met a cat.

So don’t throw it out if your cat loves the tree! Buying a new one will just keep the cycle going. Let me upgrade it. It helps the local economy, and when parts wear out, I’m here!

01/21/2025

Purroducts Central is making waves.

01/18/2025

Hi cat friends,

Litter box enclosures!

If someone were to build one of these locally, but with real wood instead of laminated melamine (IKEA is famous for it), and tried to keep it at a similar price point, would this be worth building?

12/14/2024

For those who didn't see the Reel I posted this week, or just want to study the "non-moving images" version, this is the latest from Purroducts Central. Wall ladder, saddle perch, walking shelves, sky house on walking shelf, and worlds tallest scratching post/climber.

11/26/2024

I haven't built one of THESE in a while! She seems to approve of this mysterious new object...

11/20/2024

*DISCLAIMER* I did not build this.

I recently had a request for a build. This was the example. It's handy for sure.

Now, I'm not a proper furniture builder so the base of this would be outside of my wheelhouse.

HOWEVER, ReStore (and garage sales) exists. If you find a side table like that, I can enhance it with cat tree features!

Something for you to think about in your quest for home catification.

Let's get creative.

10/03/2024

Hi cat friends,

So you bought an Amazon cat tree. Something from a trusted vendor, because you’re pretty sure it’ll be amazing. The box arrives, and…. Oh no. Some assembly required. Well no, ALL assembly required. You hate assembling simple IKEA bookshelfs. What are you going to do about this?

You’re going to call Rob. I can assemble it for you for a small fee. Better yet, I can use one of my tricks to make it remain sturdy for a bit longer (but not forever, until you bring it to me to be refurbished).

Oh, and hey… Please don’t pay over $400 for a cat tree like the one in the image below. My version would be infinitely more sturdy and cost about half the price. And you’ll get your choice of carpet colour.

😸

09/17/2024

Hi cat friends!

As per usual, summer brings on a lot of added responsibility with feline care which pulls me away from doing much in the Purroducts Central studio. But now that summer is basically over (at least for kennels), I can now shift much more attention (and shorter completion times) to cat furniture!

FACT: Cats love high places. Your cats probably try to get onto kitchen counters, the top of the fridge, on top of dressers, book shelves, you name it. If they can get up there, they’re going to at least try.

Did you know Purroducts Central can build you a custom made cat room? You’re probably thinking, “Well, that sounds amazing, but also expensive and I don’t think I could budget for such an elaborate build.” Fear not! Unlike a cat tree, which is built all in one go, cat rooms can start as simple as a wall ladder and a perch at the top! As time passes, you can add to it at your own pace. And if you find something store-bought that might fit the build, you have the freedom to add that to the room.

And when I say custom, I don’t mean “you have three options for this, and that’s it.” I mean, if you have a specific place a ramp needs to go, I will build it to fit that exact spot.

This year I had the pleasure of setting up this pretty detailed wall setup for three cats of varying personalities, ages and physical abilities. It’s my understanding that they spend a lot of time up there! They provided the paint to ensure it blended in with the trim in the room. See attached pics:

09/05/2024

Another custom build for a local client. They had something extremely similar (arguably identical) but it had a narrower carpeted base with square posts. Their dog was soiling the base, so they requested a non-carpet base. Done!

07/14/2024

It is my understanding that building cat wall features may reverse the signs of aging.

Gus-Gus is 13 and decided to climb that pole all the way to the top!