Comments on: Introducing the Hollywood Franklin Modern & Modular Designer Cat Tower http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/ Modern designs for living with cats Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:17:26 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Kitteh Meowmie http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-57120 Kitteh Meowmie Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:30:56 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-57120 It's a shame the site is sooo dang difficult to get into. I'm still in area of dial up, all I get is blk screen that doesn't load. You'd think if it costs that much they'd want all to see it. Guess not! That's too bad, cause from what lil I could see, it looks real nice and inviting to a houseful of kittehs. >^..^< It’s a shame the site is sooo dang difficult to get into. I’m still in area of dial up, all I get is blk screen that doesn’t load. You’d think if it costs that much they’d want all to see it. Guess not! That’s too bad, cause from what lil I could see, it looks real nice and inviting to a houseful of kittehs. >^..^<

]]> By: Franklin http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-40949 Franklin Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:12:14 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-40949 to Brian, Hey Brian, please send us an email to franklin@sehorsch.com and let us know - since many people are interested in different kinds of wood as well, what you have in mind. It is very difficult to offer many different kinds, since all types off wood comes with different structural qualities and makes it difficult to pick the "right" ones. I would appreciate your feedback. Best, Peter to Brian,

Hey Brian, please send us an email to franklin@sehorsch.com and let us know – since many people are interested in different kinds of wood as well, what you have in mind. It is very difficult to offer many different kinds, since all types off wood comes with different structural qualities and makes it difficult to pick the “right” ones. I would appreciate your feedback.
Best,
Peter

]]> By: Brian http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-39208 Brian Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:49:42 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-39208 As soon as the different wood varieties are available I will purchase it. Great design !! As soon as the different wood varieties are available I will purchase it. Great design !!

]]> By: Aly http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-26296 Aly Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:43:10 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-26296 UPDATE: I now have my very own Franklin Tower (or I should say my cats do) and it's fabulous! It is beautiful in our room and my cats absolutely love it. The people at Hollywood Franklin Tower are amazing to work with too. I would definitely recommend it. UPDATE: I now have my very own Franklin Tower (or I should say my cats do) and it’s fabulous! It is beautiful in our room and my cats absolutely love it. The people at Hollywood Franklin Tower are amazing to work with too. I would definitely recommend it.

]]> By: Franklin http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-20928 Franklin Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:53:22 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-20928 In response to sustainablilty and eco design questions: We are trying to use as many green materials as possible. MDF is available as a completely green material as well, though at the moment it is very difficult to purchase in the US, but we have already contacted suppliers to replace our existing material. In the near future we are planning to offer different varieties of wood (cedar, cherry wood, maple or bamboo), grown in california as an alternative to the MDF platforms and risers. All the packaging materials we use to ship each kit is completely made out of recycled products. In response to sustainablilty and eco design questions: We are trying to use as many green materials as possible. MDF is available as a completely green material as well, though at the moment it is very difficult to purchase in the US, but we have already contacted suppliers to replace our existing material. In the near future we are planning to offer different varieties of wood (cedar, cherry wood, maple or bamboo), grown in california as an alternative to the MDF platforms and risers.

All the packaging materials we use to ship each kit is completely made out of recycled products.

]]> By: tonka http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-20840 tonka Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:51:38 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-20840 @Aly, there are two Kit #2 (large risers) and 4 Kit #1 (small risers) with one extra, in the photo. It's nice that they used Flor carpet tiles but I guess using a more sustainable/eco-friendly bass (plyboo), would have made it much more expensive. Don't know if they're doing this with MDF board but even plywood comes in a more eco-friendly form, minus the urea-formaldehyde. I'll have to think on this one. @Aly, there are two Kit #2 (large risers) and 4 Kit #1 (small risers) with one extra, in the photo.

It’s nice that they used Flor carpet tiles but I guess using a more sustainable/eco-friendly bass (plyboo), would have made it much more expensive. Don’t know if they’re doing this with MDF board but even plywood comes in a more eco-friendly form, minus the urea-formaldehyde.

I’ll have to think on this one.

]]> By: Franklin http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-20698 Franklin Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:18:10 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-20698 I just called IKEA and the post and the required calmps are still available at every store location, they were not sure why it doesn t show right now on their webpage. Sorry for the confusion... If you call them up you can place the order by phone! I just called IKEA and the post and the required calmps are still available at every store location, they were not sure why it doesn t show right now on their webpage. Sorry for the confusion… If you call them up you can place the order by phone!

]]> By: HOLLYWOOD FRANKLIN TOWER http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-20621 HOLLYWOOD FRANKLIN TOWER Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:26:53 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-20621 The Hollywood Franklin Tower Pricelist is now available online! Please email us if you have any questions about the product or pricing. The Hollywood Franklin Tower Pricelist is now available online! Please email us if you have any questions about the product or pricing.

]]> By: Aly http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-20078 Aly Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:47:20 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-20078 Got a price back from them - $347.50 which includes 9 risers and 2 large platforms (same thing that's in their photo). Seems like a reasonable price, but my only concern is that they have very few pictures of cats using it. Would they still like it even though there aren't sides on the platforms? Got a price back from them – $347.50 which includes 9 risers and 2 large platforms (same thing that’s in their photo). Seems like a reasonable price, but my only concern is that they have very few pictures of cats using it. Would they still like it even though there aren’t sides on the platforms?

]]> By: bkovrlija http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19877 bkovrlija Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:18:48 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19877 I actually sent an email about a week ago to inquire about the costs of the platform kits and never heard back! Seems like they are not in a hurry to distribute this and I agree with everyone else - they should list the prices on the site. I actually sent an email about a week ago to inquire about the costs of the platform kits and never heard back! Seems like they are not in a hurry to distribute this and I agree with everyone else – they should list the prices on the site.

]]> By: Bianca http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19525 Bianca Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:36:10 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19525 What a fantastic cattree! It looks amazing. What a fantastic cattree! It looks amazing.

]]> By: PetFoodz.Info http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19522 PetFoodz.Info Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:59:54 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19522 Hello All I found the totals in the Ikea Catalogue.. Although prices will differ pending on currency.. Assuming US Currency.. 1 Post = $30 .. 2x6 Pack of mounting fixtures are 15$ each.. Not a bad investment if you can fabricate the platforms.. CDN prices vary $40 for the post and assuming probably $20 per 6 pack mount hardware.. Hello All I found the totals in the Ikea Catalogue.. Although prices will differ pending on currency.. Assuming US Currency.. 1 Post = $30 .. 2×6 Pack of mounting fixtures are 15$ each.. Not a bad investment if you can fabricate the platforms.. CDN prices vary $40 for the post and assuming probably $20 per 6 pack mount hardware..

]]> By: PetFoodz.Info http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19521 PetFoodz.Info Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:50:54 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19521 Ikea has the posts for 40$ CDN.. I couldn't find the mounting fixtures he is using on Ikea.. Must be sold out or something.. Assuming $2.50 and total of 10-14 holders.. Total price for ikea hardware is around $75.. Just for the Ikea gear though, then you would have to buy or fabricate platforms etc.. Im not sure what currency he is using.. Im assuming the holders will cost approximately the same.. If they are 5$ CDN ea the hardware alone can go well over $100 CDN.. Ikea has the posts for 40$ CDN.. I couldn’t find the mounting fixtures he is using on Ikea.. Must be sold out or something.. Assuming $2.50 and total of 10-14 holders.. Total price for ikea hardware is around $75.. Just for the Ikea gear though, then you would have to buy or fabricate platforms etc.. Im not sure what currency he is using.. Im assuming the holders will cost approximately the same.. If they are 5$ CDN ea the hardware alone can go well over $100 CDN..

]]> By: Jenn http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19450 Jenn Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:10:27 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19450 Can you check in with them on pricing - I'm sure we are all interested in knowing a ballpark figure, even if prices do vary by kit. Can you check in with them on pricing – I’m sure we are all interested in knowing a ballpark figure, even if prices do vary by kit.

]]> By: Ikea Hack: Hollywood Franklin Cat Tower « Zeena, the warrior cat http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19439 Ikea Hack: Hollywood Franklin Cat Tower « Zeena, the warrior cat Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:53:15 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19439 [...] Ooh, goodiegoodie: Introducing the Hollywood Franklin Modern & Modular Designer Cat Tower op Modern Cat. Gebaseerd op het Ikea Stolmen system en door Peter Sehorsch aangepast met grote en [...] [...] Ooh, goodiegoodie: Introducing the Hollywood Franklin Modern & Modular Designer Cat Tower op Modern Cat. Gebaseerd op het Ikea Stolmen system en door Peter Sehorsch aangepast met grote en [...]

]]> By: Sheila Gross http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19434 Sheila Gross Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:14:32 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19434 Interesting design! More "modern" than some. My kitties would love one of these. Interesting design! More “modern” than some.

My kitties would love one of these.

]]> By: Angie http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19432 Angie Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:47 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19432 love how it looks like a tree with leaves...very neat love how it looks like a tree with leaves…very neat

]]> By: moderncat http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19429 moderncat Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:45:30 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19429 Hi, everyone: Apparently there was so much traffic at their website today, it crashed their email for a little while. If you wrote to Peter and have not heard back, please shoot them another message. Hi, everyone:

Apparently there was so much traffic at their website today, it crashed their email for a little while. If you wrote to Peter and have not heard back, please shoot them another message.

]]> By: Sandi http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19427 Sandi Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:34:43 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19427 Totally agree. It's very beautiful and sleek and I totally want one but there's no price listed. I already emailed him for pricing so I can post that here once I receive the info. It's really cute! Totally agree. It’s very beautiful and sleek and I totally want one but there’s no price listed. I already emailed him for pricing so I can post that here once I receive the info. It’s really cute!

]]> By: Aly http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19424 Aly Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:43:01 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19424 Incredible style, would actually add to my room's decor rather than the shredded carpet thing I have now. I hope they price them reasonably so we can all enjoy. Incredible style, would actually add to my room’s decor rather than the shredded carpet thing I have now. I hope they price them reasonably so we can all enjoy.

]]> By: kittypaws http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19422 kittypaws Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:47:56 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19422 Beautiful - I want one! However, the website should list the cost. The presentation was great, but I couldn't move around the website. If they let us know how much it cost, it would sure spur me on... Beautiful – I want one! However, the website should list the cost. The presentation was great, but I couldn’t move around the website. If they let us know how much it cost, it would sure spur me on…

]]> By: jmuhj http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19413 jmuhj Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:10:27 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19413 Sehr Schon. Sehr Schon.

]]> By: Draha http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19403 Draha Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:04:23 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19403 Fantastically intelligent design. Perfect in every detail. Fantastically intelligent design. Perfect in every detail.

]]> By: Taqah http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19399 Taqah Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:27:19 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19399 this is lovely. Like luke I'm certain it is out of my price range but it seems like it might be replicable. the ikea system is what gives the tower/stairs its stability so one would only have to make the platforms. While mine could never be as stylish--perhaps I could create or purchase a suitably attractive alternative... this is lovely. Like luke I’m certain it is out of my price range but it seems like it might be replicable. the ikea system is what gives the tower/stairs its stability so one would only have to make the platforms. While mine could never be as stylish–perhaps I could create or purchase a suitably attractive alternative…

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/15/introducing-the-hollywood-franklin-modern-modular-designer-cat-tower/comment-page-1/#comment-19395 Jennifer Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:28:13 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3015#comment-19395 These look great but how much do they cost? I see that I can contact him to ask, but I think it should give a rough idea on the website. These look great but how much do they cost? I see that I can contact him to ask, but I think it should give a rough idea on the website.

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