Author Topic: One man fishing hut (Read 37688 times)

sawblade · « **on:** Jul 24, 2009, 07:32 PM »

I have built two of these after seeing something similar out on the lake late this last winter.
Here it is from the side.

The front

Open from the back

And collapsed.

One from rear open

My youngest daughter is getting the other one with her name silk screened on the canvas.

holehawg · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2009, 07:34 PM »

very nice....looks well built......

trapper_max · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 24, 2009, 09:45 PM »

i tried making one similar, it was great but pulled like a rock, looks like yours is much better.

sawblade · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 24, 2009, 09:56 PM »

Thank you. I built it from 1/2" baltic birch plywood with uhmw runners. I used one inch tubing for the frames and convertable top fabric for the cover. under the seat is storage for ice scoops, ice anchor and flasher. I also set it up with a rod holder on the right side (not in the pic.)It weighs in at 55lbs and pulls nice across the shop floor, the real test is this winter. My yongest was a little worried when she saw me post this as she thought I was selling it. I have in the past got a bug to build things like this to just turn around and sell them. I have the cover for hers at the print shop getting her name silk screened on it. I think she has the ice fishing bug worse than me.

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 25, 2009, 07:43 AM »

da mn great work I wish I could do half as good cut my straightest line with a chainsaw

beeverfishing · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 25, 2009, 10:01 AM »

Awesome job...

UP jigstick · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 25, 2009, 02:18 PM »

Sawblade.....did you make the canvas cover?

sawblade · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 25, 2009, 07:00 PM »

Thank guys, this was my first time bending plywood. I like how it turned out and how much fun I had building it.
UP jigstick, I did some of it but majority of it was sewn by a friend. (he has a industrial sewing machine for upholstery work)

UP jigstick · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 25, 2009, 07:34 PM »

Ya, a industrial machine helps. I made something similar a few years ago and used cordura nylon pack cloth for the shell. It 's a heck of a lot nicer than just sittin on a bucket. Ya done yerself proud with those setups.

LT · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 26, 2009, 07:41 AM »

That's quality work Sawblade, real skill, thx for sharing it. Don LT MFF Moderator

boblee · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 26, 2009, 10:58 AM »

turned out great

fishman31 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 26, 2009, 03:30 PM »

How did you attach the poles and come up with the lengths? I have a similar sled set up and never could figure this part out. Do you have a closer pic of this. Once again Great Job!

sawblade · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 26, 2009, 04:07 PM »

fishman31

First I knew didn't want a sled longer than 48" and wider that 34"and 12" high without the seat (the seat was a gift and added later ). These dimensions automaically mad the interior height right for me. It has a ceiling height of 53" and an overall length open of 7"10". If you have a shorter length sled you can use a bracket or brace to raise the ceiling tube to get the height that you need.
Here is a pic. from the side. I used 1/4" bolts with lock nuts. Going through the wood I inserted a steel sleeve. I found that 1/4" steel brake line worked the best and was easy to cut with a small tubing cutter.

Here you can see a small spacer that I used to keep the frame away from the side since I had made a peice that would help hold the fabric and finish the look.

here you can see that the frames were cut to a length that would allow them to lay on top of each other

fishman31 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 26, 2009, 10:06 PM »

SAWBLADE thanks that really helps alot. I hope to get time to make a rig similar to this for my sled. Once again excellent

. Bring on the ice!!!!!!

Grumpyoldman · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 27, 2009, 03:29 PM »

NIiiiice job on the sled. Great workmanship.

mr.clean · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 29, 2009, 08:13 AM »

Sawblade,
Great job sir I see you even included the state cowboy symbol. I have one suggestion drill holes in the rear or one hole one each side,put an eye-bolt through each hole. This will give you a place to attach ropes/straps to anchor the shelter to the ice.
I have family in Casper and know you get strong winds in Wyoming.

Steve

Grumpyoldman · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 29, 2009, 02:24 PM »

Anchoring is a very important consideration. There is no need for an unnecessary chase after a gust.

LT · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 29, 2009, 04:43 PM »

True, true, been there, done that...no fun

Don LT MFF Moderator

sawblade · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 07:29 AM »

I thought of that. I built a grappling hook type of deal that would hook on to the edge of a hole and keep it in place.

Grumpyoldman · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 04:38 PM »

There was a hilarious video post on this site last season (?) that shows about 20 one man shelters getting blown off the ice.

mr.clean · « **Reply #20 on:** Jul 31, 2009, 03:08 AM »

Sawblade I would still have the eyebolts on each side,my friend owns a Shappell Rover (similar to your sled but with plastic base ). He uses a length of rope and a boat anchor to keep it in place. This system worked good until a gust of wind hit one side of the unoccupied shanty and flipped it onto the other side. This spilled the shanties contents onto the ice. Thankfully he did not damage or loose any gear. Grumpyoldman I agree it is fun to see until it is your shelter.

Steve

Grumpyoldman · « **Reply #21 on:** Jul 31, 2009, 04:37 AM »

It's happened to me. It's a pain. Now I nail that puppy down.

wyowind · « **Reply #22 on:** Jul 31, 2009, 01:43 PM »

Wow. Nice work. Hope to see you on the ice. Go WYO!!!

BottomDweller · « **Reply #23 on:** Jul 31, 2009, 07:57 PM »

what a beaut!

very nice craftsmanship; i am jealous. i'm getting sick of getting wind/sunburned all the time in this place.

Bullelk34 · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 23, 2009, 11:20 AM »

Sawblade-
Please tell us you do capentry for a living...... otherwise you're making all of us look like amatuers in a big way! Looks very nice and durable, great job!

sawblade · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 23, 2009, 12:40 PM »

I teach and work on cars. Sorry.

MookieB · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 25, 2009, 09:22 PM »

Sawblade that really is a nice piece of work, I truly am jealous. Tight lines all it won't be long now!

MookieB · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 25, 2009, 09:28 PM »

Just a few quick questions?? How tall are you?, and how long of a pole can you use in this flip-over??? Thanks Mooks

sawblade · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 25, 2009, 09:56 PM »

Mookieb, I'm 5"'10" and I generally fish with a 30" pole.

MookieB · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 30, 2009, 12:34 AM »

Thanks for the quick reply. That would be a perfect little flip over for up here in Cody, if you ever get this way drop me a line on here, would love to see it in person. Keep up the good work. Mooks

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