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Michael Legere Posted At 09:50:56 02/05/2001
I made and use a shanty made similar to what you have. I made the ends out of 1/4" plywood and cut the tops in an arch. I attached the tarp to the outside of the end pieces, which are hindged at the base, using pieces of strapping to sandwich the tarp and prevent tearing. One end bottom sets higher than the other so that when folded on top of one another they lay down flat. When you fold down the ends, start with the end with the bottom which is not raised. Fold the end down and into the tarp top. As you fold down the end, bring the tarp out and over the end piece. When folded down there should be no tarp laying under the end piece. Now when you fold the other end down, tuck the tarp on either side in and under the end as you lower it. Kind of like tucking in sheets when making a bed. When your done you should have a minimum of tarp exposed and have a neat flat portable package. When you open up the shanty, open the first end and then as you bring up the second end, make sure you pull the tarp over and around the top and sides of the end piece as you bring it up. Once you get the hang of this you will be able to set up or tear down your shanty, by yourself, faster than your buddies can pour a cup of coffee. With two people this process is really a snap. Enjoy your shanty. It has saved my fishing buddies and I a lot of lost days on the ice and we are completely mobile.

Jesse VanHecke Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 09:39:11 11/27/2001
Would you make me one ill buy one from you for $35.00 and would you get a hold of me and let me know.Thank you

JM Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 14:46:36 12/17/2001
Dear shanty maker:

Im not really sure where your folding points are, however a good idea when using tarp covered shantys, is to have the shanty fold inward. For instance, if your up-right beams are say (6 ft.) at the three foot mark, you should afix a hinge or some other device that will alow you to fold. this way you can fold all the sides inward, and the whole shanty should then be colapsable. If you do use this idea however, you will then be stuck with the base being the bulk of your now folded down shanty. I like this idea because my shanty stays on the lake all winter, but the winds are so strong im afraid it will get blow away or blown to the point in which it breaks. I use a flag to mark where my stand is incase of heavy snows while im gone, i also have a rope attached that alows me to pull it up out of the snow when it does become covered. IF you are interested in this idea, e-mail me and ill send you a photo of how to make this one! bye..

JM Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 14:46:43 12/17/2001
Dear shanty maker:

Im not really sure where your folding points are, however a good idea when using tarp covered shantys, is to have the shanty fold inward. For instance, if your up-right beams are say (6 ft.) at the three foot mark, you should afix a hinge or some other device that will alow you to fold. this way you can fold all the sides inward, and the whole shanty should then be colapsable. If you do use this idea however, you will then be stuck with the base being the bulk of your now folded down shanty. I like this idea because my shanty stays on the lake all winter, but the winds are so strong im afraid it will get blow away or blown to the point in which it breaks. I use a flag to mark where my stand is incase of heavy snows while im gone, i also have a rope attached that alows me to pull it up out of the snow when it does become covered. IF you are interested in this idea, e-mail me and ill send you a photo of how to make this one! bye..

Tom S Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 12:26:59 12/27/2001
JM:

Would you e-mail me the pictures. I am trying to get ideas or plans on building a shanty like this.

Thanks,

Author	Subject: Re: Home made ice shanty
Michael Legere	Posted At 09:50:56 02/05/2001 I made and use a shanty made similar to what you have. I made the ends out of 1/4" plywood and cut the tops in an arch. I attached the tarp to the outside of the end pieces, which are hindged at the base, using pieces of strapping to sandwich the tarp and prevent tearing. One end bottom sets higher than the other so that when folded on top of one another they lay down flat. When you fold down the ends, start with the end with the bottom which is not raised. Fold the end down and into the tarp top. As you fold down the end, bring the tarp out and over the end piece. When folded down there should be no tarp laying under the end piece. Now when you fold the other end down, tuck the tarp on either side in and under the end as you lower it. Kind of like tucking in sheets when making a bed. When your done you should have a minimum of tarp exposed and have a neat flat portable package. When you open up the shanty, open the first end and then as you bring up the second end, make sure you pull the tarp over and around the top and sides of the end piece as you bring it up. Once you get the hang of this you will be able to set up or tear down your shanty, by yourself, faster than your buddies can pour a cup of coffee. With two people this process is really a snap. Enjoy your shanty. It has saved my fishing buddies and I a lot of lost days on the ice and we are completely mobile.
Jesse VanHecke	Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 09:39:11 11/27/2001 Would you make me one ill buy one from you for $35.00 and would you get a hold of me and let me know.Thank you
JM	Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 14:46:36 12/17/2001 Dear shanty maker: Im not really sure where your folding points are, however a good idea when using tarp covered shantys, is to have the shanty fold inward. For instance, if your up-right beams are say (6 ft.) at the three foot mark, you should afix a hinge or some other device that will alow you to fold. this way you can fold all the sides inward, and the whole shanty should then be colapsable. If you do use this idea however, you will then be stuck with the base being the bulk of your now folded down shanty. I like this idea because my shanty stays on the lake all winter, but the winds are so strong im afraid it will get blow away or blown to the point in which it breaks. I use a flag to mark where my stand is incase of heavy snows while im gone, i also have a rope attached that alows me to pull it up out of the snow when it does become covered. IF you are interested in this idea, e-mail me and ill send you a photo of how to make this one! bye..
JM	Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 14:46:43 12/17/2001 Dear shanty maker: Im not really sure where your folding points are, however a good idea when using tarp covered shantys, is to have the shanty fold inward. For instance, if your up-right beams are say (6 ft.) at the three foot mark, you should afix a hinge or some other device that will alow you to fold. this way you can fold all the sides inward, and the whole shanty should then be colapsable. If you do use this idea however, you will then be stuck with the base being the bulk of your now folded down shanty. I like this idea because my shanty stays on the lake all winter, but the winds are so strong im afraid it will get blow away or blown to the point in which it breaks. I use a flag to mark where my stand is incase of heavy snows while im gone, i also have a rope attached that alows me to pull it up out of the snow when it does become covered. IF you are interested in this idea, e-mail me and ill send you a photo of how to make this one! bye..
Tom S	Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 12:26:59 12/27/2001 JM: Would you e-mail me the pictures. I am trying to get ideas or plans on building a shanty like this. Thanks,