Make sure the 2 by 4s that comprise the side frame extend about 5 inches at each end of the running board to allow room for the rollers and to have enough length so the carpet cannot come off.
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Part 2 of how to build your own carpet mill tread mill.
The heavy wooden slat treads were designed for a dog to use at a slow steady pace for several hours.
If your dog is heavy place a couple of 2 by 4s across the width as braces.
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Historically a dog powered treadmill was a popular item on a small farm.
This mill is very easy to build with our detailed step by step plans.
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The energy generated by the dog was used to churn butter grind stones or power a sewing machine.
Build a frame to support the running board with 2 by 4s.
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Revolution carpet mills are made with a unique design that allows the rollers to be on the outer edges of the treadmill insuring no accidents occur.
Safely work dogs from 25 to 160 pounds.
Dog weight should not be an issue if you have an extra large dog since people up to 180 lbs can use this.
This is a step by step how to with a finished product.
Be sure the treadmill surface is long enough for your dog a medium sized treadmill like our design accommodates dogs up to about 85 lbs.
This is my homemade carpet mill im about 80 done with it which isnt bad considering i got this far with it in one day.