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Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! => Ice Shack Tips => Topic started by: mackdog75 on Feb 06, 2014, 10:49 PM
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Started on my build. Its a 6x9. Steel studs and 1x1 square tubing frame with 1x2 skids. Going to skin it with tin sididng/roofing. Havent decided on a rubber roof or tin roof yet. And cant decide on wood heat or propane heat. Any ideas on anything I should do or not do?
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Looks like a great start to a new shack. I would go with wood heat being propane is so expensive.
How heavy do you anticipate this house will be?
Hope you keep posting pictures as you go.
WS
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looking good so far
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Not sure what it weighs yet. But as it sits in the picture I can easily pick up the ends. The 3 walls I built on the floor and was able to pick all 3 up at once easily. I will post more pics this weekend as progress goes. but also have to make time to go fishing also. ;D. I plan on keeping it as light weight as possible.
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I'm liking this mackdog! Definitely keep posted as you go! Maybe I can even come check it out ;D.
And quick question... what kind of welder are you using?
Good luck!
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I'm liking this mackdog! Definitely keep posted as you go! Maybe I can even come check it out ;D.
And quick question... what kind of welder are you using?
Good luck!
Old Miller 200 wire machine. Some days I like it better than my Miller 350 at work. Its a smooth old simple machine.
going to pick up a door and some tin tomorrow.
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I think I got the roof figured out. Going to sheet it and then spray it with bed liner. Also going to bed line the floor on the inside.
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Bedliner sounds kinda heavy but would definitely work great!
How about insulation? Ever since coming across the zack shacks I'm interested in spray foam insulation... just a thought.
I will say I do like your frame so far. And how much more lightweight are steel studs rather than wood?
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Bedliner sounds kinda heavy but would definitely work great!
How about insulation? Ever since coming across the zack shacks I'm interested in spray foam insulation... just a thought.
I will say I do like your frame so far. And how much more lightweight are steel studs rather than wood?
Depends on the brand of bed liner. I spray Vortex Bed Liner and weight wise it is less than half the weight of other brands like Rhino. I have sprayed boards before and weighed them before and after and I don't think it will add any more weight than other materials would. I am going to look into spray foam insulation but from what I have heard it is pretty spendy. But it would be nice to have. Steel studs are super light. I would say 5 steel studs to every 1 wood stud.
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Old Miller 200 wire machine. Some days I like it better than my Miller 350 at work. Its a smooth old simple machine.
going to pick up a door and some tin tomorrow.
Got to love the Miller Wire feed. I have the 211, it makes welding enjoyable.
WS
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Got 4th wall up, door in and part of the floor done today.
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It's taking shape. I like that door!
WS
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Looks sweet ! Keep up the good work !! :thumbsup:
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The door came out of a motorhome. A buddy is suppose to be getting me some windows from a camper he scrapped.
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Lookin sweet! @)
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I am looking to build a 5x8 this summer. My question is, how much did you spend in metal?
Also, I say you should heat with propane. If you want to leave the heat on for a couple days in your absence, you can and not have to worry about it, unlike wood.
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I am looking to build a 5x8 this summer. My question is, how much did you spend in metal?
Also, I say you should heat with propane. If you want to leave the heat on for a couple days in your absence, you can and not have to worry about it, unlike wood.
the metal for frame was 1x1 and 1x2 was free. Had some at home and got the rest as scrap from work. The door was 30.00 from a junk yard. The steel studs run about 3.00 a piece but I also got those free. The tin siding is about 30.00 a sheet for a 16' piece and figure I will need about 3 of those. I think I am pretty set on propane for heat. Just have to figure out insulation. Im going to call a few places and see if spray foam is even an option.
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I was thinking of also building one this summer but I was only going to build a 4x8 as it will be my first shanty build... but now after seeing mackdog's 6x9 frame I'm thinking I might need to go a little bigger...
As far as the heat I'm definitely using propane so that all I gotta do is bring the 20# tank.
And btw, what made you decide on a 6x9 mack? And how bout you clear_ice with a 5x8?
I just want to keep mine as lightweight as possible and have enough from for at least 2 guys. But room for 3 or 4 would be better as long as I can keep it light.
Keep up the good work Mack!
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I decided on 6x9 cause the tin siding I am using is 3ft wide and I found sheets of OSB for the floor in 9ft lengths. So less waste and cutting. Also wanted enough room to sit with a jigging rod and 4ft wide seemed kind of tight so I went 6.
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And btw, what made you decide on a 6x9 mack? And how bout you clear_ice with a 5x8?
I just want to keep mine as lightweight as possible and have enough from for at least 2 guys. But room for 3 or 4 would be better as long as I can keep it light.
Keep up the good work Mack!
I am building a 5x8 because that is the size of the tiltbed trailer that I have ;) Also, I have a 4x8, and the only thing that I wish was different in it was the width. That extra foot of width will make a huge difference in my opinion! The only downside to a 5x8 is that it wont fit inside the bed of a pickup.
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Got the roof on and the windows in. Maybe go pick up the siding tomorrow.
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Looking good!!
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What are the holes cut in our studs for? They are an odd shape..
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What are the holes cut in our studs for? They are an odd shape..
I think the holes are for running wires through in residential or commercial use.
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Yep that is why they are there .
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You are doing a very nice job :thumbsup:.
WS
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Thanks guys. I was hoping to go get siding today but 50mph winds stopped me. I didn't want to wrestle with 12' sheets of tin in the wind lol.
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Nice looking build so far! Can't wait to see the rest.
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I got a quote for 300 to spray foam it. I think that's what I will do.
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Looking really good mackdog ! Keep the photos coming. :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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I got a quote for 300 to spray foam it. I think that's what I will do.
That sounds like a good deal to me! Can't wait to see the results! :thumbsup:
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Started siding it today but didn't take any pics. I will snap some tomorrow and post them.
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Sorry to be asking so many questions, but I am seriously curious about the steel studs. Can you give me a link to some of studs that are similar to the ones you used? After looking on a few different websites, there is a lot of different types and sizes.. I'm not sure which ones would be best. Also, are the non-load bearing studs for interiors appropriate for a fish house?
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coming together really nice
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Sorry to be asking so many questions, but I am seriously curious about the steel studs. Can you give me a link to some of studs that are similar to the ones you used? After looking on a few different websites, there is a lot of different types and sizes.. I'm not sure which ones would be best. Also, are the non-load bearing studs for interiors appropriate for a fish house?
i will do some looking and see what I can find on them.
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Nice work! I am going to build one this summer and was thinking of that same size as it would fit on my utility trailer. Do you plan on getting it on the ice this year? I would like to take a look at it before I start mine. Looks like you are doing a good job on it.
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We need our welding fix (http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj189/WhopperStopper/Boards/welding_zps14023e09.gif) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/WhopperStopper/media/Boards/welding_zps14023e09.gif.html)
How is the house coming?
WS
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Nice work! I am going to build one this summer and was thinking of that same size as it would fit on my utility trailer. Do you plan on getting it on the ice this year? I would like to take a look at it before I start mine. Looks like you are doing a good job on it.
Yes I am hopping to get it out this year. Hope to have it finished up this week. Be happy to show it to you.
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Got the siding on!
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Wow! Looks great! You did a very nice job on it.
WS
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looks real nice sure there is little things to do to it but it looks great
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Yeah still needs a few things inside and insulation.
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When you put the wraps on it snap a couple picturesof the inside.
WS
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Is that a Muzzy sticker I see on the door??
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Yup big ol Muzzy sticker. Worked good to cover a small hole in the door lol.
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Drug it outside so I could do some cleaning in the garage.
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Looking forward to seeing that shack on the ice. I have seen that orange ride on CF before. :)It will be easy to spots looking good
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Nice setup! I didn't know you were a rich guy :woot:
What kind of a trailer do you have to haul the 8 wheeler?
WS
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Nice setup! I didn't know you were a rich guy :woot:
What kind of a trailer do you have to haul the 8 wheeler?
WS
Nope not rich. The Argo is 17 years old with a lot of hours on it lol. I have a 5x10 enclosed trailer I keep the Argo in. It just barely fits in it. If I didn't already have the trailer I would go a 6x12. But I already had the trailer from my bed liner business so that's what I use.
Dropped the Shack off at the insulator hope to have it back Friday!
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Got it back from getting insulated. Put my lil buddy heater in for a test and on high. It was 20 outside and checked it in a hour and it was 87 inside. Just needs a few finishing touches and ready to hit the ice. Might have to take a day off from work this week and go out. Anybody have some ideas for inside accessories? Maybe a rattle reel or 2 or any other ideas.
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Looks like an excellent job, a house to be to proud of!
WS
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Looks awesome mackdog !!! Any idea what the foam added to the weight of the shanty? :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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Im not sure how much weight it added. I should have weighed it before and after. Hopefully in a day or 2 I will have the weight of the house as it sits.
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Whats a good way to weigh shacks? I have some truck scales but they don't even move till 1000lbs.
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Whats a good way to weigh shacks? I have some truck scales but they don't even move till 1000lbs.
Is there a farmers elevator remotely close to you?
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I loaded mine on my trailer and went out to the Port of Entry. Got a gross weight, went home and unloaded the shanty. Then went back and weighted again. That's the only way I could do here where I live. The closest truck stop with a scale is 50 miles away.
I hope this helps. :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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Whats a good way to weigh shacks? I have some truck scales but they don't even move till 1000lbs.
I had been going to say a truck stop or a gas station with truck scales! Like your build!! Thanks!!! :thumbsup:
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I use the truck scale at the recycling center to weigh my stuff... 20# increments as high as you want to go.
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Well I took it out to the lake Friday so it will have to wait to get weighed lol. Was going to take it out today and use it but snow drifts were a bugger so came back home.
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I stopped and did a quick inspection of your shack today on my way out to the ice. Nice job. It looks great and well built.
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I stopped and did a quick inspection of your shack today on my way out to the ice. Nice job. It looks great and well built.
Thanks! The door is unlocked feel free to go inside and look around if you like. Hope to take it out tomorrow. The wife screwed her foot up at work. So Im hoping I can drag her out and let her sit also.
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Your shack looks great!!! ;D Hope you don't mind me copying it, Have a buddy that owns a steel company and can get good deal on stuff. I think I will be building a wood stove for mine..Did you add anything for ski bottoms looking to tow with my sportsman 800. Think you should add some fold down benches for sleeping etc and solar led lighting that is my plan. Did you ever get the beast on the ice? any pictures? happy fishing loved the spray foam idea just not sure I want to pay for it