Looking for ideas for industrial dog bowls

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My girlfriend "challenged" me the other day to come up with an industrial style dog bowl for our three dogs.  She wanted something that had three separate feed bowls (one for each pooch) and a central "community" water bowl.  I thought it would be neat to add in a float mechanism and a filter and make the water bowl auto-replenishing as well.  I started drawing up designs last night but I've hit a wall in terms of how best to build this and not make it too large while at the same time giving the three dogs some space between one another at feeding time (minimize fighting).Anyone have any thoughts?
Reply:I imagine the bowls should be stainless and removable for cleaning.perhaps an Industrial box to hold the bowls made from wood with Steel accents- mix of wood and "Blacksmith" iron accents.http://media.restorationhardware.com/is/image/rhis/prod1558003_S13?$l-pd1$&illum=0Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:I saw a dog bowl the other day that had a 2L pop bottle attached to it. I did not pay much attention to the mechanism but I could see a floating ball that would float up into the neck of the bottle when the bowl was full and stem the flow.brad
Reply:.... this sounds like fights waiting to happen. we serve our dogs at good distances from each other.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Originally Posted by Brad NI saw a dog bowl the other day that had a 2L pop bottle attached to it. I did not pay much attention to the mechanism but I could see a floating ball that would float up into the neck of the bottle when the bowl was full and stem the flow.brad
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammer.... this sounds like fights waiting to happen. we serve our dogs at good distances from each other.
Reply:About a year ago someone here posted pics of some killer "heavy duty" and over-the-top doggy food bowls.  I can't remember if they used aluminum diamond plate or stainless steel, or both.  I recall seeing three bowls in some type of heavy duty stand etc....  I just remember thinking how bad @zz they looked.   I tried searching for that old thread here  on WW and google for you but, no luck.Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller  625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita  Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:Make some coffin shaped bowls from 1/8 stainless or 1/4 aluminum and show off your welding abilities. If the GF doesn't like them tell her you know how to make bigger ones ! Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:How about this...Regards,RobGreat Basin WeldingInstagramBlue weldersRed weldersMy luscious Table DIY TIG Torch cooler
Reply:Excellent.  I think this combined with some standard float style valve will accomplish the mechanical elements.  Now just have to find a design I (she) likes.
Reply:Originally Posted by wireheadNever found water to be an issue.
Reply:Here is the one i made for my 115 pound German Shepherd. He broke all his other ones, hasnt broken this one yet though :P-DaveAll Custom Welding and FabricationSent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk
Reply:Yeah mine doesnt care either but hit is really bad for their shoulders and neck.-DaveAll Custom Welding and FabricationSent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk
Reply:How 'bout the original HD dog dish?... 3/4 ton truck hubcaps.