Author Topic: My Ice Shack updated pics (Read 68210 times)

burty12 · « **on:** Jan 16, 2012, 07:58 PM »

So this year i decided to build a shack for the family and myself. This is the first time i have ever tried any type of construction so easy on the criticism. Here are a few pictures taken with the cell phone sorry for the poor quality, I will snap some pictures with the camera another day.

Burty

BUSCHLITE · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 08:07 PM »

Looks Great!

S.M.05 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 08:10 PM »

No criticism here, I think you've nailed it.

Awesome shack with lots of room in there and a spot for the stove out of the way.
Looks like you built it to fit in the back of your truck, I have been thinking of building one just like it.

Keep us updated with lots of pics

Bout-Time · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 08:12 PM »

That is an awesome design, I love it.

Gives me ideas for shack #3.... LOL

burty12 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 08:45 PM »

It would fit in the back of the truck but i will be using a 10ft tilt deck trailer to haul it to the lake just seems like the best way to move it around. the skids are 2X8 12 footers a a 3" strip of Teflon on the bottom.

Joedirt34 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 09:18 PM »

Burty,
Looks great !

MattR · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 09:58 PM »

Quote from: burty12 on Jan 16, 2012, 08:45 PM

It would fit in the back of the truck but i will be using a 10ft tilt deck trailer to haul it to the lake just seems like the best way to move it

The trailer sure beats loading that into a truck bed.

Matt

laclabiche walleye hunter · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 10:59 PM »

looks good i think the trailer will work better for you than loading her in the truck lol

Big - D OBG · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 08:20 AM »

Looks to be coming along well

rickl1968 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 08:35 AM »

Nice start to a great little shack!

Keep the pictures coming.

dkillay64 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 02:37 PM »

very nice!

saranacjoe · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 10:27 PM »

A very nice design. Even if you had to put in the back of a pick up you could always winch it up and on. keep us up to date with pics would love to see the finish ice palace.

IceMarc · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 10:38 PM »

Looking very good! Keep us post!

burty12 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 20, 2012, 07:50 PM »

Here are some new better quality pictures for you guys.

Bout-Time · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 20, 2012, 08:10 PM »

Gettin there!

FRESHBAIT · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 08:17 AM »

I like the design, its definetly a nice shack, It'll be great for the family to be sitting in there and jigging. One question though why did you opt to go for 2-2x6's for the ridge pole??? One would have been sufficient. Definetly gonna be a heavy shack. I like it, did I say that already???
Nice shack, keep those pictures coming, hurry up and finish b/c ice is here.

IceMarc · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 09:14 AM »

Very Nice, I love the concept. Are you going to rienforce under the central beam over the door were all the snow weight goes?

burty12 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 09:53 AM »

hey guys, the ridge pole is two 2X8'S its a little over kill... i had two of them kicking around and both were a little warped so i screwed them together and it wound up being straight that is the only reason i can think of doing that... and under the ridge pole i have two 2X2's stacked and screwed together i think that will be sufficient, what do you guys think? like i said in my initial post i have no construction background what so ever I'm building it as i go trying to keep things square. lol

wiredstone · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 09:58 AM »

That is going to be heavy but sweet. When I was a kid in Maine my buddies dad made one with aluminum siding Lite and 35 yrs later like new.

burty12 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 10:03 AM »

When its all said and done I'm guessing around 830lbs

burty12 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 10:05 AM »

do you guys think i should insulate it? I have tongue and grove pine to go on the inside.

laclabiche walleye hunter · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 10:12 AM »

Quote from: burty12 on Jan 21, 2012, 10:05 AM

do you guys think i should insulate it? I have tong and grove pine to go on the inside.

I have an 8x16 and with a wood stove i opted out of insulating it. 2 days ago it was -45 Celsius here and we had the door open and were in our t shirts. You could if you want but i don't see it necessary. just my 2 cents.

IceMarc · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 10:15 AM »

Quote from: burty12 on Jan 21, 2012, 09:53 AM

hey guys, the ridge pole is two 2X8'S its a little over kill... i had two of them kicking around and both were a little warped so i screwed them together and it wound up being straight that is the only reason i can think of doing that... and under the ridge pole i have two 2X2's stacked and screwed together i think that will be sufficient, what do you guys think? like i said in my initial post i have no construction background what so ever I'm building it as i go trying to keep things square. lol

I would do it this way on both side

PS: Remember that screw are not better than nails: they break instead twisting...

burty12 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 10:26 AM »

Thanks for the suggestions guys i will defiantly take it in to consideration. Here in Thompson Manitoba we see -40C without wind every now and then....

laclabiche walleye hunter · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 10:42 AM »

Quote from: burty12 on Jan 21, 2012, 10:26 AM

Thanks for the suggestions guys i will defiantly take it in to consideration. Here in Thompson Manitoba we see -40C without wind every now and then....

Ya i live in northern Alberta and those temps are fairly common. When you get your shack closed in try it out with no insulation at home and see how fast she heats up and make a decision from there good luck and nice build.

burty12 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 24, 2012, 08:48 PM »

what is a good way to seal up the gap in between my chimney and the steel plate the chimney gos through?

tbirdbassr · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 25, 2012, 06:39 PM »

A flashing and a counter flashing are all that are needed to seal your chimney.

rjluke70 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 25, 2012, 11:54 PM »

I like the design, can't wait to see what she looks like when finished.

burty12 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 27, 2012, 08:29 AM »

hey guys I will snap a few pics today The exterior is pretty much done, door is on, lit a fire in it last night! I'm pretty happy with the outcome so far!

burty12 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 27, 2012, 11:32 AM »

should i put a vent near the wood stove for outside air to be drawn in?

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