Author Topic: I present.... Frabill-stein! (Read 16889 times)

Captainpaddlefoot · « **Reply #30 on:** Sep 25, 2016, 11:21 AM »

Great mod, a lot of ideas for others to use. Love the Gorilla tape for the lights, kiss, keep it simple stupid (not you, me).
how much does it all weight?

Warren_G · « **Reply #31 on:** Sep 25, 2016, 12:53 PM »

I havent weighed it yet, but moving it around seems to be easy enough for one person. The base weight of the Wide 1 is 70 lbs, and I took a couple steel bars out and added a battery and a little bit of wood. It is still under 100 lbs.

Ice Scratcher · « **Reply #32 on:** Sep 25, 2016, 09:28 PM »

That turned out awesome!

Especially if you primarily use a machine..

Congrats!

<°)))>{

Warren_G · « **Reply #33 on:** Oct 02, 2016, 10:02 PM »

A couple new updates. I thought I should increase the Frabill content so I added some rod holders. Also, on the side of the bucket I attached a clip to mount a flashlight, something else I was usually always looking around trying to figure out where I put it down.

A view of the charging port. This lighter plug is attached direct to the battery via a 10 amp fuse. This will either provide a 12v socket out on the ice, as well as way to charge the battery in the shack. The bolt head to it's left is how the two tubs are attached together, there is a row of these down each side.

Warren_G · « **Reply #34 on:** Oct 02, 2016, 10:04 PM »

I also found a great storage solution to keep the shack out of the way in the garage, a GarageGator winch and I made a skid to hold the shack and raise it up to the ceiling.

Capt.Jim-N.J. · « **Reply #35 on:** Oct 03, 2016, 02:53 PM »

That lifting assembly is totally the way to go - Outstanding

Whytie · « **Reply #36 on:** Oct 05, 2016, 03:06 PM »

Beauty of a build

. I'm still kicking myself for selling my one man flip over but if I'm taking the old lady fishing she wants to be warm and have lots of space.

shake · « **Reply #37 on:** Oct 07, 2016, 10:23 AM »

Awesome.....that thing is filthy. Great build!

nicjohnsrud · « **Reply #38 on:** Nov 21, 2016, 12:15 PM »

That thing is super dope. Very quality build.

P Meyette · « **Reply #39 on:** Nov 21, 2016, 12:41 PM »

very nice looks like you are ready

4ssss · « **Reply #40 on:** Nov 21, 2016, 01:56 PM »

Top shelf job. Enjoy it!

Badgersbunk · « **Reply #41 on:** Nov 22, 2016, 10:39 AM »

Superb job. It looks like it would function beautifully. Can't wait to get a new shanty to pimp out.

Johnsonarcher · « **Reply #42 on:** Nov 22, 2016, 12:43 PM »

Awesome, very nice job!

Warren_G · « **Reply #43 on:** Nov 23, 2016, 11:25 AM »

Thanks guys, its basically a Frabill Commando Max but with the improvement of the wider insulated Eskimo cover. I am looking forward to trying it out, but it just wont get cold here. I am not used to saying that here in Canada.

I will include some pics of the whole setup with the snowmobile and my custom auger mount as soon as possible. I think its gonna be a sweet one man rig!

nocod · « **Reply #44 on:** Nov 24, 2016, 07:54 PM »

Sweeeeet build

spnelson21 · « **Reply #45 on:** Nov 26, 2016, 08:40 PM »

Very, cool. I want to do some sled mods myself, but probably not going to be that nice.

Warren_G · « **Reply #46 on:** Feb 13, 2017, 09:04 AM »

Well, between the warm weather, busy at work, and kids hockey schedule, it has taken until the middle of Feb to finally get this thing on the ice. I took it out this past weekend, and put it to the test. It handled the deep snow without any trouble, and seemed to track alright pulling it through the bush behind my sled. My battery had died, likely from being in the back of my truck box for the last month waiting for an opportunity to go fishing, it may have froze up. A couple minor changes, but all in all a success.

MarkM · « **Reply #47 on:** Feb 20, 2017, 07:40 AM »

Great build! Love the red led light idea to find your beer!

metalbender · « **Reply #48 on:** Feb 21, 2017, 09:07 PM »

Custom to the max. Only thing that might be a concern is the carpet on the foot pad, non slip rubber would be better.

Warren_G · « **Reply #49 on:** Feb 23, 2017, 02:09 PM »

I found one minor issue, when going through deep powder, the foot rest catches snow and it blows up onto the ledge with the switches and CO detector. I think I will add a piece of waterproof fabric or plastic sheet between it and the tub. The carpet seemed to work fine although it had a lot of snow stuck to it.

Travis Rage · « **Reply #50 on:** Feb 27, 2017, 05:11 PM »

Sick man. Make a YouTube video to serve your hard work justice!

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #51 on:** Feb 27, 2017, 09:15 PM »

Love this section of the shanty! Great ideas and creativity....enjoy the fishing season

beershanty · « **Reply #52 on:** Feb 27, 2017, 09:25 PM »

Well done sir, as already stated the beer finding lights are really genius

always nice to customize our tools to fit our needs

Warren_G · « **Reply #53 on:** Nov 25, 2017, 08:46 PM »

Well, it's time to get the shack out for the year soon, so I finally did my upgrades I had planned last year. First was to add something to reduce snow spraying up into the back of the shack when towing it. I got a piece of heavy PVC from a friend, and a couple strips of aluminum to roll the ends around before bolting to the sled:

Oh yeah, also added a mini cargo net in between the co detector and the switches. Exact size for my iphone.

Also some more detail on how I wired my LED lighting, for those that have inquired. The wiring is taped down tightly to the aluminum tube and the split loom runs right into the tub so there isn't any rub points or anywhere that wiring is exposed:

The only other mod was to add a plug onto the battery for quick removal. I plan to only put the battery in when taking it out on the ice, and a 12 polarized plug will make that easier.

stag · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 18, 2017, 09:43 PM »

DUDE !!! Very nice !

SteelFitter87 · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 24, 2017, 06:56 PM »

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Author Topic: I present.... Frabill-stein! (Read 16889 times)