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John Sherman Posted At 10:18:42 01/15/2001
I am making an ice shanty out of board & tarp. It will fold down without tarp, but when I attach tarp to it, it doesn't fold. Any suggestions out there?

Michael Legere Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies)
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.

David Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 19:03:41 01/12/2002
I made a similar ice shanty and posted instructions
on how to do it at the following web site.

copy and paste into your address field:
http://www.stopsnoringnow.com/iceshanty/

Jay Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 08:12:34 01/14/2002
I built and ice shack out of really tough canvas. Once it's painted it blocks the wind and weather.
I't not the prettiest ice shack, butit only cost me a $1.59 for a paper towel holder...something I could have built I suppose. We alson got free Lexan glass from a friend. works awesome!! we are about to bulid a new one, think we're going to use wood this tiome, but I am surprised how well the canvas keeps the wind out!
any questions? email me!

jason Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 17:03:48 01/16/2002
if your looking for a small one man shanty that is easy to pull i have it made out of a 55 gallon plastic drum it is 5ft long by 2 ft wide with a tarp on a frame for the wind it cost me about $20.00 to make if you would like to know more feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] and put ice shanty in the subject line.

kevin Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 17:08:30 02/13/2002
I have one that is similar and is a square box, and the tarp folds dow in side.

kevin Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 17:08:58 02/13/2002
I have one that is similar and is a square box, and the tarp folds down in side.

Author	Subject: Home made ice shanty
John Sherman	Posted At 10:18:42 01/15/2001 I am making an ice shanty out of board & tarp. It will fold down without tarp, but when I attach tarp to it, it doesn't fold. Any suggestions out there?
Michael Legere	Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies) 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.
David	Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 19:03:41 01/12/2002 I made a similar ice shanty and posted instructions on how to do it at the following web site. copy and paste into your address field: http://www.stopsnoringnow.com/iceshanty/
Jay	Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 08:12:34 01/14/2002 I built and ice shack out of really tough canvas. Once it's painted it blocks the wind and weather. I't not the prettiest ice shack, butit only cost me a $1.59 for a paper towel holder...something I could have built I suppose. We alson got free Lexan glass from a friend. works awesome!! we are about to bulid a new one, think we're going to use wood this tiome, but I am surprised how well the canvas keeps the wind out! any questions? email me!
jason	Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 17:03:48 01/16/2002 if your looking for a small one man shanty that is easy to pull i have it made out of a 55 gallon plastic drum it is 5ft long by 2 ft wide with a tarp on a frame for the wind it cost me about $20.00 to make if you would like to know more feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] and put ice shanty in the subject line.
kevin	Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 17:08:30 02/13/2002 I have one that is similar and is a square box, and the tarp folds dow in side.
kevin	Re: Home made ice shanty (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 17:08:58 02/13/2002 I have one that is similar and is a square box, and the tarp folds down in side.