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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #60 on: Feb 20, 2008, 03:32 AM »
Everything is fine for the other auger except mine ??? Have to read some more I guess.

Probably what I should have been doing instead of obsessing with the shanty :embarassed:
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #61 on: Feb 22, 2008, 01:43 AM »
Got all the stuff to get the stove up and running today. Maybe a good half days work left, ceiling insulation, viusqueen one wall, roof flashing and chimney install. If I get it out this weekend, I am planning on staying out there either Friday or Saturday night. First I need to round up a bed, does anyone have an army cot or two or something similar I could borrow for now to sleep on. I think the floor would be a little cold and I'm not too sure about all the space the air mattress would take up, besides fishing hooks and rubber stuff filled with air ??? it could get nasty. I will build folding bunks but the whole idea is to get it out there and use it then maybe  build bunks when the fishing is slow.

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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #62 on: Feb 27, 2008, 01:01 AM »
Got the stove in on Saturday and fired it up on Sunday and had the temp up to 80* in less than an hour. I got some more work done on it today as well. I have two ceiling spaces to finish insulating and then it's pretty much up to finding a trailer.


I'll add the pictures as soon as photobucket cooperates :%$#!:
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #63 on: Feb 27, 2008, 01:55 AM »
80? That's going to warm your beer up too fast...might have to fish with the door open!

good job man, what a project!

Do you have it on skids or something so you'll be able to break it out of the ice in april? Any thoughts on how you'll get it on a trailer? Tilt trailer vs. non tilt trailer?
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #64 on: Feb 29, 2008, 01:59 AM »
Skids, yes.... with 3/8 ptex

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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #65 on: Feb 29, 2008, 02:48 AM »
Exactly!  But, I'm sure you'll figure it out...after all the egyptians (or aliens depending on who you ask!) built the pyramids!

Hey - I emailed you a number to call, hopefully he can help with the trailer.

Later~
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #66 on: Mar 01, 2008, 01:21 PM »
Brad,  Wainwright has maneuvers down at Black Rapids every week or so....  Just have em' load it on the back of a flat bed and winch it off at the wayside!  OR  perhaps Eielson will requestion a C-17 from McChord and you can perform a "touch and go" on Birch with your shack? :D :D :D

I'd offer my trailer, but I know my axle would snap leaving your driveway! :embarassed:

Maybe you could manufacture a scissor/drop down trailer attachment this summer onto the underside?  You may have to get a load/trucking permit and a wide load sticker for your truck...  I'll run escort for you!
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #67 on: Mar 15, 2008, 02:13 AM »
Well I got a trailer that I rented locally and have the :icefish: house all loaded and almost ready to go, I got one more strap to place on it and secure it down.

IT WILL Be on BIRCH TOMORROW (Saturday). I will not be staying around to fish, well maybe not to long but I may need a few people around down there to help unload it. I will need to unload it at the boat launch because the guy doesn't want it out on the ice. I guess he is just concerned about the ice thickness. That's okay, as long as I can make the trip down there in one piece :unsure: :unsure: :unsure: :unsure: :unsure: :unsure:

It was a flippin bear to load on the 8' wide trailer and took at least 2 hours if not longer to get it on there :%$#!: :%$#!: :%$#!:  But we got it loaded ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Next weekend though I may be down there and even sleeping over, YEAH! This weekend with trying to work the marriage thing out and get some things done, I plan on make it a quick trip
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start and on the lake!!!!
« Reply #68 on: Mar 21, 2008, 01:29 AM »
Well the shanty is finally done for at least this year and now all there is left for me to do now is enjoy :icefish: from it while I can. I put it out last Saturday and drilled three holes to anchor it down but I didn't fish from it. That will be happening this weekend and you all are welcome to come by and say hello.

The iceshanty is officially open for buisness on Birch Lake and here are ther pictures to prove it.



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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #69 on: Mar 21, 2008, 12:21 PM »
That's awesome! looks good out there...

I'm glad you were able to get it down there - getting it on and off the ice now should be easy by comparison! (I bet that was a pretty white knuckle drive!)

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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #70 on: Mar 21, 2008, 06:10 PM »
Now all it needs is a satellite dish and an expresso machine.   :clap: :thumbsup: :clap:
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #71 on: Mar 23, 2008, 02:40 PM »
Funny you mention an expresso machine, Brad's one window is a slider and when I was leaving yesterday we joked about it being a drive up expesso stand. Great job on the shack Brad, sure was nice and comfortable when I stopped by.
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #72 on: Aug 28, 2008, 12:59 AM »
so did u get ur shanty sided and bunks built in it this summer or was it not on the things to do list?
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #73 on: Sep 09, 2008, 10:41 AM »
I am planning on working on the inside after I get the outside stained and a coat of asphalt on the roof to weatherize it. It has been a pretty crappy summer here and we have had lots or rain and cooler than normal weather and I hope to get it done before the snow flies and it gets to cold. I'll be sure to post some updated pictures when I get a chance.
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #74 on: Sep 09, 2008, 11:30 AM »
icic sounds like a good plan...im kinda scared to unfold my ice shack as i live it in the garage all summer....and last year the mice got to it and if they go to it again this year idk wat im gonna do....probably  :'( a little bit and i guess maybe put a new tarp on it
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #75 on: Sep 09, 2008, 12:30 PM »
Nice shack!.... I think you should park it on the lake shore and rent it out or use it for a off-ice season fish camp.
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #76 on: Sep 09, 2008, 01:27 PM »
Nice shack, but I bet that thing weights A LOT.... :o.....need plenty of ice for that sucker.......by the way what is the number on the side of the shack.....I see there is a simular one on the other shack in the photo?
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #77 on: Sep 09, 2008, 02:27 PM »
Quote from: maineduckhunter on Sep 09, 2008, 01:27 PM
Nice shack, but I bet that thing weights A LOT.... :o.....need plenty of ice for that sucker.......by the way what is the number on the side of the shack.....I see there is a simular one on the other shack in the photo?
   

earlier in the thread....
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A fish house naming contest   Sounds good, my number will be F-343 in honor of my brothers who were murdered in 9/11 "Never Forget"
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #78 on: Sep 09, 2008, 05:31 PM »
Quote from: jimmyclaude on Sep 09, 2008, 02:27 PM
   

earlier in the thread....
Thanks Jimmy, sometimes I get too lazy to read thru the whole thread.
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #79 on: Sep 09, 2008, 08:32 PM »
No prob... I do the same....

 I'm hopeing the fishin Fireman does some painted on flames for effects for the finished product.
That thing is built as good as a house.
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Re: Ice Shanty build with added pics
« Reply #80 on: Sep 09, 2008, 09:28 PM »
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looking good fireman!!! i wish i had the means to build and transport a shanty that big! looks like you're gonna have a blast this winter
heck, i wish we got good enough ice to withstand a shack i could build. not enough ice here.
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #81 on: Sep 10, 2008, 07:47 PM »
looking good??? how bout looking great!!
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #82 on: Sep 11, 2008, 01:55 AM »
Fishin' Fireman I might just have to come up your way and take a look at this palace of yours.  Provided you'll let us volunteer firefighters fish with you.  And also, if I can get enough credit cards to afford the diesel fuel I'll burn between Kenai and Fairbanks.

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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #83 on: Nov 17, 2008, 02:45 PM »
do you know how much it weighs?  how much ice do you figure you need in order to get out there safely?
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #84 on: Feb 10, 2009, 06:05 PM »
FF,

 Like to see how the shack got decorated this season ??? Throw some pics up if you are not to busy jiggin ;D
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #85 on: Feb 12, 2009, 01:55 AM »
I'll work on it this weekend. I got an EMT refresher and my daughter so I'm juggling my time and should be able to find some soon since I am off for a 3 day weekend. I just need to add more photos to photobucket.
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #86 on: Feb 13, 2009, 01:05 PM »
Don't spend time on shanty if you could be fishing ;)  I'll look for em next week....good luck!
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #87 on: Feb 13, 2009, 01:41 PM »
FF, have you ever heard of anyone building a shanty out of metal studs?  ....just a thought I've been tossing around.  Seems like it would be alot lighter, but maybe weight isn't really an issue....Anyone have thoughts on this, or know of someone that's done this?  :tipup:
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #88 on: Feb 13, 2009, 01:52 PM »
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have you ever heard of anyone building a shanty out of metal studs?

do a search on this site ... I know that there are some pics of builds
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Re: Ice Shanty build, from start to almost finished
« Reply #89 on: Feb 16, 2009, 09:15 AM »
It's a good thing you live in Alaska!!!  It's gonna be spring before you get that mansion out on the ice. ;)
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