Author Topic: New Shanty build (Read 16412 times)

eye-getter · « **on:** Jul 26, 2014, 06:05 PM »

Well I finally saved up enough pennies to get a lowering frame. It is a 17' v-nose and the frame is 7' wide. I plan to make it into a bunk house with 6 or 8 holes. It's going to have 110v outlets, 12v lights, tv and a forced air furnace.

Cfilbert · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 26, 2014, 06:15 PM »

Looks good. Can't wait to see the build. How long have you been thinking and designing this?

eye-getter · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 26, 2014, 06:43 PM »

I have been thinking about it for a year or so. I had a buddy that had a extra Miltona frame so I bought it from him for a good price along with a door. It's going to take a while to build as I have to save up so the wife doesn't get to upset. I plan on using 2x3 for framing, wrapping it with fanfold, then sheeting it with diamond plate on the bottom 16" then pro-rib for siding. Inside will be knotty pine and then trimmed out with old weathered barn wood cut down to 2". Right now I need to strip the frame down clean it and paint. Then for plywood and get the the underside spray foamed.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 26, 2014, 07:30 PM »

You sure have a good plan and it's going to look great when it's done. Good luck with your build.

Cfilbert · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 26, 2014, 07:43 PM »

Awesome plan. I am building a skid house couldn't pull the piñon a frame this year. I might next year though. Looking forward to your progress and I know the IS community will give any words of wisdom they can. GL

eye-getter · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 01, 2014, 05:43 PM »

I little up date. I tried to get all the crap off the frame and paint it. i realized quickly that I couldn't get everywhere I need to with a grinder and a wire wheel. So I'm getting it sand blasted and painted. I didn't have it figured into the budget, but in the long run I think it will protect the frame from rusting and will make it last longer. i hope to get it back in a few weeks

Chris338378 · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 01, 2014, 06:00 PM »

Sand blasting is money well spent since and is the right way to do the job. Sure you're going to spend a little more now but that's far better than ending up with a frame that rusts out in a few years. By the way, I like your truck, real sharp.

eye-getter · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 20, 2014, 11:11 AM »

I finally got my trailer back from getting sand blasted and painted. It only took them a month and a half. I got the decking done this morning and plan to spray foam the underside this afternoon. I had a little help with the decking. I think she might be a carpenter when she grows up. She is always there to help daddy with projects.

Cfilbert · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 20, 2014, 12:15 PM »

As soon as it's done you will think of a hundred ways to make it better. I am looking forward in watching your progress. Good luck.

Kilbourn · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 20, 2014, 02:38 PM »

I'm jealous already and all you have so far is the frame.lol

UFCreel · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 20, 2014, 03:32 PM »

Enjoy the help! They grow up to darn fast.

mr.clean · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 21, 2014, 05:20 AM »

Looking good they did a nice paint job on the frame, please keep the photos coming as the build progresses. Ditto UFCreel's comment the years go by quickly . The decking work is spot on also your daughter and you make a good team.
Steve

eye-getter · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 28, 2014, 05:50 PM »

I got the walls frames in. The door and windows installed. I hope to get the the roof on next weekend.

candyok · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 28, 2014, 06:46 PM »

If can find some Astro rap, a radiant rap you will double your R factor and a lot of money on propane. I had this done on my house and it keeps it a lot warmer.

eye-getter · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 28, 2014, 06:58 PM »

I'm going to use fan fold to sheet the outside and then also the house wrap that you talked about. I have a couples screws in the doors and windows for the picture.

Shack man Shoney · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 28, 2014, 07:38 PM »

Looking really good!!!!!! I will be following your progress closely as im in the process of a very similar build. Your framing looks outstanding. Did you screw it all??? (no nails)

candyok · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 28, 2014, 08:09 PM »

The radiant rap goes on after the house rap and before the out side. It reflexes the heat back into the house to keep it a lot warmer.

candyok · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 28, 2014, 08:14 PM »

If you have any ? PM me I will be glad answer any ?.

eye-getter · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 28, 2014, 08:20 PM »

Quote from: Shack man Shoney on Sep 28, 2014, 07:38 PM

Looking really good!!!!!! I will be following your progress closely as im in the process of a very similar build. Your framing looks outstanding. Did you screw it all??? (no nails)

Yes I used 3" decking screws. I figured they would last longer then just regular sheet rock screws.

P Meyette · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 28, 2014, 08:34 PM »

looking good so far

Chris338378 · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 30, 2014, 04:46 AM »

It looks good.

Layne · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 30, 2014, 10:14 AM »

Looks great so far! If your frame is 7' wide then what does that put your total width at?

Lavman · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 02, 2014, 07:08 AM »

Any guesses on the final weight of it? Nice clean build, looking good

tomturkey · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 02, 2014, 07:26 AM »

For any one planning on screwing the frame work together or anything for that matter. Buy the screws with the TORX drive. Little to no slippage when driving. Fact is some times you have to wiggle the bit to get it out of the screw.

VTWoodchuck · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 02, 2014, 01:23 PM »

Wow! You guys out in ND don't mess around. That shanty is going to be nicer than our deer camp. Well done sir!

eye-getter · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 02, 2014, 04:55 PM »

Quote from: Layne on Sep 30, 2014, 10:14 AM

Looks great so far! If your frame is 7' wide then what does that put your total width at?

Total width is 9' end of fender to end of fender

eye-getter · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 02, 2014, 04:56 PM »

Quote from: Lavman on Oct 02, 2014, 07:08 AM

Any guesses on the final weight of it? Nice clean build, looking good

I'm guessing around 2000 to 2500. I hope around 1800 but 2000 is realistic.

eye-getter · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 04, 2014, 05:06 PM »

Got the trusses up today. Would have liked to get more done but the wife had other ideas

eye-getter · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 04, 2014, 05:07 PM »

Shack man Shoney · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 06, 2014, 10:38 AM »

Looking good!!! Is that a furnace i see in the background? Which furnace are you going to use? Again your framing looks very good... keep the pics coming!!!

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