Author Topic: Michiana Shanty 2 (Read 99453 times)

michianafisherman · « **Reply #30 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 08:50 AM »

Quote from: DasRottweiler on Oct 30, 2009, 08:07 AM

I , like a lot of others have been watching this thread to see what the final product was gonna look like and how it would work. Kudos on a job well done. Probably took more man hours to think about than to build, combine the two, it`s time well spent.

Thanks for understanding the thinking part! I woke up at 3:00am the other day trying to solve one thing. I THINK THE THINKING AND BUILDING IS ABOUT EVEN! I almost quit working on it Monday. I was getting overwhelmed by all of the time and solving. I thought I will just use my old shanties this year and wait till next year to finish. Tuesday I forced myself to work on it and made good progress. Funny how your attitude changes with a little progress. Now I am excited about getting the thing done.

Nor Easter · « **Reply #31 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 11:36 AM »

To quote a country tune, “A little less talk, and a lot more action!“ Bring on some more pics!

When`s intermission time over with anyway? Your audience is growing...

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BTW, Nice work! 8)

[email protected] · « **Reply #32 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 11:50 AM »

How long until the intermission is over!

Great shanty

michianafisherman · « **Reply #33 on:** Oct 30, 2009, 01:34 PM »

Thanks!!

Kilroy · « **Reply #34 on:** Oct 31, 2009, 10:48 PM »

You are quite the craftsman, everything looks like it fits tight, nothing looks like it was just slapped together. This looks like it is going to be an awesome piece of work. I cant wait to see the end product........it looks like you could have a nice little get together in that shack, friends or family. I wish I had that kind of patience. Kudos!

Kilroy

mealworm · « **Reply #35 on:** Nov 01, 2009, 08:07 AM »

wow looks good can't wait to see it complete, definitely some ingenuity there

walleye tattoo · « **Reply #36 on:** Nov 01, 2009, 08:01 PM »

Yes indeed you have a fan club here looks like a great labor of love. There is some super craftsmanship going on here I would not know where to start.

woodfolks · « **Reply #37 on:** Nov 01, 2009, 08:41 PM »

looks great what are you going to use for wall covering fabric or boad
what for the roof

dalwhe1970 · « **Reply #38 on:** Nov 01, 2009, 09:00 PM »

Very nice work there!

By the looks of things; You seem to take pride in your work and that is something that comes with patience and time; But in the end; Your satisfaction will be well worth it and I hope for you to enjoy it for many years to come...

Good luck in the season michianafisherman ....

michianafisherman · « **Reply #39 on:** Nov 02, 2009, 05:12 AM »

Quote from: woodfolks on Nov 01, 2009, 08:41 PM

looks great what are you going to use for wall covering fabric or boad
what for the roof

I am going to use R-Board. The gussets or luan are glued onto the 3/4 by 3/4 in a way to make a ledge to recieve the board. I just glue it in. This gives it a frame to attach hinges and is very strong. I am going to print on the walls and roof with a digital printer. I am still trying to decide if I am going with a nice pattern or use some of my digital camera pictures. The inside is going to be printed with a paneling pattern. Better than just leaving it plain and the ink that is used will help seal it better for stains. Here is a sample I had done.

Without printing.

With printing.

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #40 on:** Nov 04, 2009, 10:39 PM »

Quote from: michianafisherman on Nov 02, 2009, 05:12 AM

I am going to use R-Board. The gussets or luan are glued onto the 3/4 by 3/4 in a way to make a ledge to recieve the board. I just glue it in. This gives it a frame to attach hinges and is very strong. I am going to print on the walls and roof with a digital printer. I am still trying to decide if I am going with a nice pattern or use some of my digital camera pictures. The inside is going to be printed with a paneling pattern. Better than just leaving it plain and the ink that is used will help seal it better for stains. Here is a sample I had done.

Without printing.
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With printing.
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How do you get that stuff in your printer?? ?? ??

michianafisherman · « **Reply #41 on:** Nov 05, 2009, 04:28 AM »

Have a 4x8 Digital flatbed printer at work. It Will print up to an inch and a half thick, material.

michianafisherman · « **Reply #42 on:** Nov 06, 2009, 07:19 AM »

Update; I worked on the door last night. All I need is the hinges installed and to make the latch. I put blocks on the walls where they come together when it all folds up. I get excited every time I fold and unfold the shanty to work on it. I enjoy seeing my ideas in action. Anyway! The weather is suppose to be nice this weekend so I can get it out of the garage an shoot some more pics. I had to make my own clamps to hold the front walls together. I could not find what I wanted in any store or catalog so I made them myself out of some aluminum angle. I'll get pics of those up too. Hope everyone Else's projects are going well also.

michianafisherman · « **Reply #43 on:** Nov 09, 2009, 08:40 AM »

Nice weather this weekend so I got allot of sanding done. The door is on the hinges. My new clamps work great.

Here is a picture of the clamps.

My grandson had a blast climbing in and out of the bench. He spent half an hour playing in there. I hope he has as much fun on the ice!

michianafisherman · « **Reply #44 on:** Nov 15, 2009, 06:20 PM »

I am getting closer to finishing my shanty. I still can't believe how long every little thing takes to do.

I put some Latex paint on the bottom side of both halves. I also started putting the spar varnish on all of the Luann pcs. for the bench and out side bottoms. I still have to do the wall frames with 2 cotes.

I am waiting for the plastic sheet to build the sled part also. That's why it is upside down, so I can put the material on when it gets here.

this side is right side up.

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #45 on:** Nov 15, 2009, 06:24 PM »

Thanks for the update! I love watching a build progress.

michianafisherman · « **Reply #46 on:** Nov 15, 2009, 06:25 PM »

Hope it's done by Higgins time!!

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #47 on:** Nov 15, 2009, 06:32 PM »

Me too! I'll take video of you setting it up!

michianafisherman · « **Reply #48 on:** Nov 15, 2009, 06:51 PM »

I figure that it will take less than forty five seconds to put it up! Save me enough memory for that. Thanks!

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #49 on:** Nov 15, 2009, 06:54 PM »

In case something happens I'll have 45min in reserve!

michianafisherman · « **Reply #50 on:** Nov 15, 2009, 06:57 PM »

Quote from: mud_n_fun on Nov 15, 2009, 06:54 PM

In case something happens I'll have 45min in reserve!

Something will happen! but it won't be me

Hollywood703 · « **Reply #51 on:** Nov 17, 2009, 11:46 AM »

im sure Vex or CP will do something Video and more importantly youtube worthy.....

michianafisherman · « **Reply #52 on:** Nov 17, 2009, 01:39 PM »

Quote from: Hollywood703 on Nov 17, 2009, 11:46 AM

im sure Vex or CP will do something Video and more importantly youtube worthy.....

Looking forward too it!!!!!!!!!!

C P · « **Reply #53 on:** Nov 17, 2009, 01:47 PM »

Me gracing the ice with my presence is video and youtube worthy!

Looks like its going to be a great shanty hope your adding a seat for me!

I get cold and need somewhere to hide my beer so Vex doesnt steal it!!!!!!

michianafisherman · « **Reply #54 on:** Nov 23, 2009, 06:56 AM »

I finished all of the spar vanish this weekend. I am picking up the plastic for the sled portion tonight. I bought some 1" X 120" runners UHMW and I sheet 4 X 8 polystyrene. I should have it put on so I can put up some more pictures this week before Thanksgiving.

This is a picture of the roof and walls. I had to take them off to get the spar vanish on them.

wallydiven · « **Reply #55 on:** Nov 23, 2009, 06:44 PM »

you makin noahs arch?!!!!! lookin good buddy

michianafisherman · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 02, 2009, 12:52 PM »

My camera shelf is ready!

Pop can shelf ready for the grandson!

With pop!

I have all of the R-board just waiting for the printer to free up.

I want your opinion on something! I have my two man shanty all set up with the camera and Vexilar. Would you take them out for the new shanty or wait until you could afford new ones? That way you could use either one? I am struggling on weather or not to mess up the nice wiring on the two man.

What would you do?

Hollywood703 · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 07:59 AM »

buy new......lol.....easy question to answer when its not my money....

michianafisherman · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 01:44 PM »

I got a little more done on my shanty

Some R-board going in, pre-fit before printing.

TA · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 04:38 PM »

Thanks. I needed my Michiana Shanty 2 fix. Still waiting for the finished shanty. Looks great.

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Author Topic: Michiana Shanty 2 (Read 99453 times)