Author Topic: Ice shanty build (Read 11030 times)

Dirtofak · « **Reply #30 on:** Jul 20, 2011, 06:57 PM »

What about this?

http://anchorage.craigslist.org/zip/2480585173.html

rickl1968 · « **Reply #31 on:** Jul 21, 2011, 09:31 AM »

I have used truck liners on the top of my ski-doo trailer for the ski's to run up. They work great and the carbides don't catch at all.
This might work depending on the weight of the hut.

akdube · « **Reply #32 on:** Jul 21, 2011, 10:30 AM »

I saw a guy try the truck liner thing.....didnt work at all.

akdube · « **Reply #33 on:** Jul 22, 2011, 11:24 PM »

cmon slacker wheres the photos man...

Dirtofak · « **Reply #34 on:** Jul 23, 2011, 01:11 AM »

Quote from: akdube on Jul 22, 2011, 11:24 PM

cmon slacker wheres the photos man...

Maybe this will get you off his back?

The blood is mine.... he bit me!

akdube · « **Reply #35 on:** Jul 23, 2011, 10:04 AM »

Dandy one right there

Akhardwater · « **Reply #36 on:** Jul 23, 2011, 07:58 PM »

Nice fish Mike. O and happy upcoming birthday.

Dirtofak · « **Reply #37 on:** Jul 23, 2011, 08:31 PM »

Quote from: Akhardwater on Jul 23, 2011, 07:58 PM

Nice fish Mike. O and happy upcoming birthday.

Thanks Jason, I heard you and Jake might be planning trip out.

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #38 on:** Jul 23, 2011, 09:35 PM »

Quote from: akriverrat on Jul 20, 2011, 12:31 AM

Uhmw....5.5"x1/2"x10' = $255.00!! That dosent even complete one ski. Looks like PVC trimboard for my shack. 50 bucks will do both skis.

I got a 3/4" X 5" X 10' piece while in AK last year fer waaaaay less than that.
Last September I got that piece a couple of 10" X 10" X 3/4" pieces and a piece of 1/4" rubber 18" high by 6 feet long for about $70 or $80 if I recall right.
The UHMW and rubber were surplus.

http://www.alaskarubber.com/

Dirtofak · « **Reply #39 on:** Jul 24, 2011, 12:18 AM »

I just walked out after the guy quoted me $30 for a scrap 4" X 30" X 1/2" thick. Biff was busy.

akriverrat · « **Reply #40 on:** Sep 04, 2011, 09:39 PM »

Well after some slow times at work and the daughters dog deciding to jump outta the truck (WHILE ITS MOVING!) I finally got the skis fully done. Went with the 3/4 vynil trim board, really cheap and should work just fine.

now just gotta get this pig flipped over so I can start closin her up!

Iceassin · « **Reply #41 on:** Sep 05, 2011, 06:51 AM »

1/2"X 2" UHMW countersunk and bolted to 1/2" conduit...going on it's 4th season. Scratches on plastic look worse than really is...stuff is tough as concrete, but is pricey.

Friend of mine works for a plastics company and just dropped off some "planks" last week that I'm using as floor supports on my pop up... 6 ea. @ 3' X 4" X 1.5"...would have run me about $400 to order...got these for nuthin'

akriverrat · « **Reply #42 on:** Oct 28, 2011, 10:16 PM »

finally got goin on the shak again. One more insulated panel to put up, roof, door, and a window and she will be closed up at least.

akdube · « **Reply #43 on:** Oct 29, 2011, 02:38 PM »

lookin good chief. Dont procrastinate too long or itll be to cold to finish her up..

akriverrat · « **Reply #44 on:** Oct 29, 2011, 09:23 PM »

Got that last panel up, skirting is all on, roof is covered but still needs metal, and the window is roughed in.... Not a bad day.

akriverrat · « **Reply #45 on:** Oct 30, 2011, 11:13 PM »

Kinna a lazy day today but i managed to get the rolled asphalt roofing tacked on and the window installed. Still have to button up the edges on the roof and install a door then she will be enclosed. Trim her out and next weekend im hoping to get a woodstove welded up.

surflizard · « **Reply #46 on:** Oct 31, 2011, 06:01 AM »

She's coming together nicely, some of our smaller ponds are skimming over ! We're getting closer !

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #47 on:** Oct 31, 2011, 07:34 AM »

Looks good! Do you have a lake picked out yet?

akriverrat · « **Reply #48 on:** Nov 01, 2011, 07:27 PM »

Quote from: jiggenfrogs on Oct 31, 2011, 07:34 AM

Looks good! Do you have a lake picked out yet?

Yea... Long, louise, hidden, flat, and i gotta find a good pike lake maybe up towards trapper creek

prospector · « **Reply #49 on:** Nov 01, 2011, 11:08 PM »

how is the dog? nice pics!

rickl1968 · « **Reply #50 on:** Nov 02, 2011, 07:07 AM »

I see your only planning on pulling it one way, your skis are only turned up in the front. When I was building mine, I was told to bevel your skis on both ends. Incase the snow is deep or you hit a drift and get stuck. You can always pull it backwards to get it out without plowing a bunch of snow or having your skis dig in.

Just a suggestion.

akriverrat · « **Reply #51 on:** Nov 02, 2011, 08:04 PM »

Good suggestion rick, i was thinkin bout beveling the other side anyway but because i didnt want my hitch in front of the door. Hate to be runnin out the shanty to chase a flag and get wadded up in the hitch. Thanks for the insight, double the reason to turn up both ends!

snowman6902 · « **Reply #52 on:** Nov 02, 2011, 08:13 PM »

Looking good!

akriverrat · « **Reply #53 on:** Nov 03, 2011, 10:39 AM »

Prospector, the dog is good and has better vehicle manners now

he was tied in when he fell out and the leash threaded between the cab and bed. Think it kept him from the back tire long enough for me to stop but not before it pinched his skin on a hindquarter, i believe he pulled outta it and that motion fileted the skin off from up under his stomach down the outside to to his haunch. Not sure how many stitches he got but it was alot. Also all his toenails were worn down to the nerves and lotsa road rash including on his testicles!! Hes a tough one though, riding "up front" on the way to the vet he displayed uncomfort but didnt complain at all! After a month of sattelite dish hes back to his goofball ways and now seemed to develope a liking for rubbin his hindquarters up against my legs like a cat only lots harder. Think its cause his injury or maybe hes jyst a spazz. When he shows up i say heeere kitty kitty kitty! Drives my daughter nuts

Barleydog · « **Reply #54 on:** Nov 04, 2011, 01:48 AM »

Looking good riverrat! Keep those photos coming. Curious hole design, and I'd love to see how they're fished... Winters here! better hurry!!!

akriverrat · « **Reply #55 on:** Nov 13, 2011, 01:53 AM »

Spent last weekend and today fabbin and weldin up a wood stove. Its pretty boxy plain jane and pretty heavy but i got enough sheet steel to do something smaller if need be. Legs, chiminny port and paint it will be done. Ill try to post pics tomorrow.

gaudetskie · « **Reply #56 on:** Nov 13, 2011, 08:58 PM »

Looking good ak. You guys ice'd in up there yet? Also keep those pics comming!
Nick.

SPADED · « **Reply #57 on:** Nov 14, 2011, 08:36 AM »

Quote from: gaudetskie on Nov 13, 2011, 08:58 PM

Looking good ak. You guys ice'd in up there yet? Also keep those pics comming!
Nick.

x2... i wanna see a pic of some fish coming out of that castle!

vexvision · « **Reply #58 on:** Nov 15, 2011, 08:09 AM »

Nice work, that things a tank. I am building a 6x8 with similiar skis, do yall think my atv or sled can pull it. Exterior wall are covered with 3/16 luan and the interior will be covered in the same. Im pretty sure it will pull ok but Im just a little nervous that I would have to wait untill more ice to pull it with my truck. I want to fish it first ice with my son!

akdube · « **Reply #59 on:** Nov 15, 2011, 04:55 PM »

Quote from: vexvision on Nov 15, 2011, 08:09 AM

Nice work, that things a tank. I am building a 6x8 with similiar skis, do yall think my atv or sled can pull it. Exterior wall are covered with 3/16 luan and the interior will be covered in the same. Im pretty sure it will pull ok but Im just a little nervous that I would have to wait untill more ice to pull it with my truck. I want to fish it first ice with my son!

No problem pulling it with your sled. I pull a 8x14 around with a 570 fan bearcat all winter.

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Author Topic: Ice shanty build (Read 11030 times)

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