Author Topic: 8x16 wheel house build (Read 31479 times)

Cfilbert · « **Reply #120 on:** May 30, 2017, 01:25 PM »

Quote from: OldSailor on May 30, 2017, 12:21 PM

What have you done to make your rattle wheels rattle

I put two of these bells inside prior to gluing together.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PIEAH4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

mr.clean · « **Reply #121 on:** May 30, 2017, 01:35 PM »

Cfilbert nice work big cost savings making your own rattle reels provided you already have the tools and knowledge to complete such a project. I noticed the tip of rod you placed into rod holder is slightly bent I would release some of the line tension on that rod over time the rod could develop a permanent bend if always stored under tension.
Steve

Cfilbert · « **Reply #122 on:** May 30, 2017, 01:44 PM »

Quote from: mr.clean on May 30, 2017, 01:35 PM

Cfilbert nice work big cost savings making your own rattle reels provided you already have the tools and knowledge to complete such a project. I noticed the tip of rod you placed into rod holder is slightly bent I would release some of the line tension on that rod over time the rod could develop a permanent bend if always stored under tension.
Steve

Really the only tools a guy really needs to make these is a 4" hole saw and 1/4" drill bit. I nailed all the 1/4 plywood together and drilled through them all at the same time.

I just wanted to see if it would still work under tension. None of my rods are actually hooked to the keeper. I let the hook tighten up to the top eyelet.

Thanks for keeping me honest though. LOL.

OldSailor · « **Reply #123 on:** May 30, 2017, 02:52 PM »

Quote from: Cfilbert on May 30, 2017, 01:25 PM

I put two of these bells inside prior to gluing together.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PIEAH4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That should get your attention!! Good idea! And I agree with Steve about not storing rods with bends in them!!

Chris338378 · « **Reply #124 on:** May 30, 2017, 05:40 PM »

Man that's beautiful, you could use it for a full time house.

OldSailor · « **Reply #125 on:** May 30, 2017, 06:19 PM »

Are you putting bunks in the house? If so, what type?

Cfilbert · « **Reply #126 on:** May 31, 2017, 06:50 AM »

Quote from: OldSailor on May 30, 2017, 06:19 PM

Are you putting bunks in the house? If so, what type?

No bunks other than the back bench. There will be cushions made for it. One set for seat and one for back rest. When two of us are spending the night a cot will come out and the backrest will fit the cot.

Cfilbert · « **Reply #127 on:** May 31, 2017, 06:52 AM »

Quote from: Chris338378 on May 30, 2017, 05:40 PM

Man that's beautiful, you could use it for a full time house.

Yeah I built it for ice fishing and for hunting.

Cfilbert · « **Reply #128 on:** Jun 24, 2017, 01:13 PM »

After a couple weeks I got back to work. I removed the cabinet doors and bar top finished some fish on them to break up the solid white in front

Cfilbert · « **Reply #129 on:** Jun 24, 2017, 01:16 PM »

I put a couple of drawers inside the middle cabinet. I now know why I don't like installing drawers. These two took me 4 hours to build and install.

The end cabinet has a couple of shelves.

The other cabinet is battery storage. All soundproofed to keep the furnace quieter.

Cfilbert · « **Reply #130 on:** Jun 24, 2017, 01:18 PM »

Also put fish on the wheel well cabinets.

Inside I purchased a parts drawer to hold the odd assortment of electrical connectors, screws, bobbers, hooks, etc.

Cfilbert · « **Reply #131 on:** Jun 24, 2017, 01:24 PM »

The other cabinet. You have to have Minnows right?

Inside some simple shelves, places for T.P.

Cfilbert · « **Reply #132 on:** Jun 24, 2017, 01:29 PM »

Rattle reels installed. They are threaded through a hook on the ceiling, when not in use they hook back to themselves out of the way.

Cfilbert · « **Reply #133 on:** Jun 24, 2017, 01:41 PM »

Quote from: Cfilbert on May 30, 2017, 10:41 AM

For what I have left to get done

1.Cushion Sewn up
2.Put base trim in
3.Trim back bench
4.2 more coats of paint on cabinet doors-done
5.Install rattle reels-done
6.Install shelves in remainder of cabinets-done
7.Make covers for Propane regulator
8.Make cover for exhaust port on furnace.
9.Soundproof heater cabinet-done

bowmandan · « **Reply #134 on:** Jun 24, 2017, 09:09 PM »

Do you have an idea how much you have spent? Was it worth it or looking back, next time buy a commercial unit and customize it?

Cfilbert · « **Reply #135 on:** Jun 24, 2017, 09:19 PM »

Total cost to include generator, frame, materials, propane tanks is around 7k

OldSailor · « **Reply #136 on:** Jun 25, 2017, 05:38 AM »

The real test will be getting it out on the ice and seeing how it fishes!!! The waiting will be the hardest part!! Keep us up to date please! I've enjoyed following your build! We enjoy our shack porn on here!!!

rundrave · « **Reply #137 on:** Jun 25, 2017, 07:17 AM »

Any idea on what total weight is or have you had it on a scale?

mr.clean · « **Reply #138 on:** Jun 25, 2017, 01:26 PM »

You do high quality work Cfilbert. The fish decals are a nice touch on the cabinets. Also like the rattle reel set up smart idea since your reels are flush mounted to walls and do not swing out over fishing hole. Thank you for the update and photos. Patiently waiting to see photos of shanty on the ice and your smiling face holding first fish caught in shanty.
Steve

Cfilbert · « **Reply #139 on:** Jul 10, 2017, 11:29 AM »

Well I just got the wheelhouse weighed. The total weight for this bad boy is 3960 pounds. I was a little surprised but after looking at Ice Castle's "Bobbers Down" (Which is the closest style to what I have built) Weighed in at 3800 pounds. Overall I think I will be ok pulling on the Ice.

Sorry for the pictures maybe this weekend I will upload all of the pictures to another picture sharing site and fix them.

Cfilbert · « **Reply #140 on:** Jul 30, 2017, 01:05 PM »

http://i.imgur.com/VIpQXiE.jpg

Test

OldSailor · « **Reply #141 on:** Jul 30, 2017, 01:39 PM »

Now you need to learn to post them here!!!

Cfilbert · « **Reply #142 on:** Jul 30, 2017, 01:43 PM »

How do you use imgur to post pics?

OldSailor · « **Reply #143 on:** Jul 30, 2017, 02:26 PM »

There had been posts on using imgur. I'm sure someone can help you out. I don't post pictures, so I'm no help, but let me see if I can find the thread. I'll up date this reply when/if I find it!

Edit.. Try this.. http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=336132.msg3564051#msg3564051

I hope this helps. Used the center 'search' function and entered 'imgur'.

Raquettedacker · « **Reply #144 on:** Jul 30, 2017, 03:34 PM »

WAY TO BIG....

Cfilbert · « **Reply #145 on:** Jul 30, 2017, 03:36 PM »

Yup, I will have to fire the pc up, apparently no way to resize from mobile

OldSailor · « **Reply #146 on:** Jul 30, 2017, 03:42 PM »

At least now you got it to post! Now on to resizing!!!

Cfilbert · « **Reply #147 on:** Jul 30, 2017, 03:57 PM »

Third try

Cfilbert · « **Reply #148 on:** Jul 30, 2017, 03:57 PM »

thats done. Now to go back and change all my pics over to imgur.

The previous post is the tarps i had made for the wheel wells. last year a buddy had one out on the lake and banked the wells. Finished product for him was he had built in chalk blocks and needed to be tugged out of the frozen ruts when hooked up to the house.

Cfilbert · « **Reply #149 on:** Jul 30, 2017, 04:17 PM »

built some fold down tables to hold, hooks, drinks, vexilars, etc...

With them folded up

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Author Topic: 8x16 wheel house build (Read 31479 times)