I was looking online for plans to make my own scratch post and I came across this site. I ended up buying the 85cm post. It is really sturdy, not like the ones you see on the high street. Jack is well impressed with it. He walked in the day it arrived, went straight over to it and spent the night on the post. It is now his favourite place in the house!!
I recommend their products to any cat owner.
You can see their site here:
www.kitforcats.com
MadCat