Angie C Longacre
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Carvings by hand, not a laser
All my work is hand-carved with chisels, a Dremel, or once in a while a hand-held router. All designs and templates are mine.
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Custom Cat Trees:
Looking for a not-ugly, rustic cat tree for your fur babies? Let’s talk. I make them to your specs from natural, found wood and high-quality plywood for the platforms, cubbies, and bases. I can also use whicker baskets in place of the wood cubbies and platforms. This option is cheaper—and the cats seem to like it better.
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Would you like one tier with a platform? Maybe a cubby and a platform? Two cubbies and a platform? Whatever you like. I can make it as high, wide, and long as you like. I can make the base round, square, or rectangular to fit perfectly in your space.
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I can also cover the platforms in soft, water-proof canvas, give it a splash of pet-safe paint, or leave it all natural. Canvas is extra because of time and cost.
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This example is a ‘two-tier’ with a platform and cubby. Platforms are three-sided (6”) and have no top; cubbies are four-sided with a front opening and roof.
This one would run $400 (canvas-lined is more $$).
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This example of a 6-ft one-tier is $200.
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Prices are dependent upon your specs—size of base, how many and what size platforms, cubbies, etc.
Here is are general estimates to give you an idea based on a 24” x 24” base:
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One-Tier Tree with:
• wicker basket = $200
• plywood/pine board platform = $225
• plywood/pine crate cubby = $250
• I can do shorter version (under 3ft) = $100, $125, $150
Two-tier tree with:
• wicker baskets = $300
• two platforms = $300
• one cubby, one platform = $320
• two cubbies =$350
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Three or more tiers:
• Start at $375, but will be dependent upon your specs.
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*Canvas covered platforms and cubbies are an additional charge.*
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I can can deliver for an additional fee:
• Within 5-minutes drivetime = FREE
• Up to 20 minutes = $25
• Up to 45 minutes = $50
• Up to 90 minutes = $100
• Up to 2 hours = $200
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Clock HERE see more pics of cats trees.
Driveway Signs
Want a hand-carved, rugged house number sign to add some visibility to your driveway or charm to your front lawn?
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I’ll carve your house number and an image of your choice—maybe even your last name if it’s not too long—into a fine slab of maple, walnut, cedar, etc.
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I can make the carving pop with water-proof paint or leave it natural and finish it with a coat of polyurethane to keep it beautiful for years to come. Your choice.
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All are hand-carved using some combination of: chisels, a Dremel, a hand-held router, and maybe an angle grinder.
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Prices will depend on the size of the wood (you choose) and on design complexity, but here is a general range:
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• Small house sign with number and simple image (1 ft – 2ft) = $175
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• Medium house sign with number and simple image (2ft - 3ft) = $350
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• Large house sign with number and simple image (Over 3.5ft) = $400+
I can swap out an image for a last name (under 7 letters).
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I can also add your last name *with* an image for an additional charge:
• Last name up to 6 letters = $50
• Last name 7 – 10 $75
Cat Scratchers
Want a cat scratcher that you can’t buy at PetSmart? I’ll make you a custom cat scratcher to your specs, and if you like, I can adorn it with a small carving.
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I hot glue the rope the whole way, top to bottom, for durability—to ensure your mad panthers don’t pull it off anytime soon. But this does take some time.
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For the post, I use solid wood—either driftwood, found wood, or in a pinch, a lumbered post. I use a solid, high-quality piece of pine round for the base. I can do them square, as well.
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I can also so flat board scratchers (lie on the floor) or angled scratchers.
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My scratchers are durable, not ugly, and get “paws up” from their feline users.
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Prices depend on size and carving.
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This sample (3ft) with carving would go for $175; $75 without the carving.
Order your fur baby a unique scratcher that will last for years.
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Flat board cat scratchers = $40 - $60
Hand-Carved Wood
Check out samples of what I can carve for you. Got an idea for a gift or something for yourself? Get in touch, and we can chat.
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All are hand-carved using some combination of: chisels, a Dremel, a hand-held router, and maybe an angle grinder.
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Prices depend on the wood's size and the carving's complexity. *I don’t do well with fury animals.*
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This cross would run $130.
This cross would go for $175
This relief carving on a wooden box would run about $125 (there is a lot of detailed texturizing throughout the whole octopus)