Author Topic: Ice shack build (Read 33695 times)

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #60 on:** Oct 05, 2015, 02:16 AM »

The wife gave the shack its first coat of paint and I finished sheeting the inside.

RedfishHunter · « **Reply #61 on:** Oct 05, 2015, 09:21 AM »

This is nice, won't letmy wife see this...

Can't wait to see the final product.
Thanks for sharring.

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #62 on:** Oct 06, 2015, 06:44 PM »

Well I had to fly up to work yesterday and it is buttoned up and getting white. Took a few pictures from the plane

Elrik · « **Reply #63 on:** Oct 06, 2015, 07:47 PM »

Middle of that second picture looks like someone has already drilled some holes

riley8 · « **Reply #64 on:** Oct 07, 2015, 07:29 AM »

That shack looks Heavy.....Heavy Duty!!!!! Nice job.

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #65 on:** Oct 24, 2015, 12:39 AM »

Made some progress the last few days. Almost have the outside wrapped up with the corner trim left to do. The wife and daughter have been staining, and the fire place is set. I took a picture of Denali on the flight back home from work the other day, figured I would post it with the other pictures.

NHGunowner · « **Reply #66 on:** Oct 24, 2015, 10:21 AM »

OMG it has a fireplace. Speechless...

Akhardwater · « **Reply #67 on:** Oct 24, 2015, 04:11 PM »

Dude that looks sweet now we just need some ice. Let me know when you take it up I want to be there so I can help and take pictures for you.

Monovasia · « **Reply #68 on:** Oct 24, 2015, 05:23 PM »

WOW, beautiful...how long do u plan on staying out?

mr.clean · « **Reply #69 on:** Oct 25, 2015, 04:01 AM »

Jiggenfrogs beautiful shack/shanty may it serve your family, friends and you well for many ice seasons.
Steve

Whopper Stopper · « **Reply #70 on:** Oct 25, 2015, 04:36 AM »

Very nice!

WS

OldSailor · « **Reply #71 on:** Oct 25, 2015, 06:42 AM »

Great build!! Keep the pics coming!! You know how we love our shack porn on here!!!

masoneddie · « **Reply #72 on:** Oct 25, 2015, 07:06 AM »

What a fine build.....great to see the family involved, that brings it to the next level for sure!

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #73 on:** Oct 25, 2015, 02:23 PM »

Quote from: Monovasia on Oct 24, 2015, 05:23 PM

WOW, beautiful...how long do u plan on staying out?

The drive is about three hours, so we like to stay 3 to 4 nights. I could stay all winter in it

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #74 on:** Oct 25, 2015, 03:16 PM »

Quote from: Akhardwater on Oct 24, 2015, 04:11 PM

Dude that looks sweet now we just need some ice. Let me know when you take it up I want to be there so I can help and take pictures for you.

We need some cold weather. The small ponds are froze over, but no ice on Louise.

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #75 on:** Oct 25, 2015, 03:26 PM »

Finished the outside trim and soffit, so the outside is pretty much done except for the hitch. I picked up a sweet sheet of maple plywood for the counter top and table. The counter top is done and the oven fits great. Need to put the poly to it.

Osage · « **Reply #76 on:** Oct 25, 2015, 04:55 PM »

Super nice looking build,makes me envious of you all who have good enough ice to allow an ice hotel.

Akhardwater · « **Reply #77 on:** Oct 25, 2015, 09:51 PM »

I'm looking forward to coming over for burbot sandwiches and cocktails. I'll bring the whiskey.

PaWhiskerWacker · « **Reply #78 on:** Oct 27, 2015, 06:35 AM »

Very nice work, well built. Love the fireplace and the stained rafters. The wide hollow skids are a great idea, I see you have put an extreme amount of thought and planning into your shanty and it shows with your fine work as well. Enjoy!

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #79 on:** Oct 27, 2015, 08:45 PM »

Thanks! I don't think there is a way to account for the time and thought I have put into this one. I drive just about everyone at work crazy talking about the shack and when I get home I drive my wife crazy. I told her the other day we will have a lot of fun in this shack if she is able to stick with me through it all. I plumbed the gas in and ran the fire place for a test run. Decided to cut down a spruce and trim the fire place with it and I think it looks awesome. The wife wanted the trim darker, so we stained it darker and I think she was right...I even told her so

I think I will trim the windows with live spruce as well. I stained the maple plywood natural and it came out great. I used it for the counter top, above fire place and table. Here are a few more pictures.

dgesinger · « **Reply #80 on:** Oct 27, 2015, 09:01 PM »

Beautiful work!

topwaterbait · « **Reply #81 on:** Oct 28, 2015, 05:52 PM »

Really nice job. I could live in that all year.

iceman260 · « **Reply #82 on:** Oct 28, 2015, 06:26 PM »

Nice shack you could rent that out as a home in the summer for extra cash.

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #83 on:** Oct 30, 2015, 11:56 PM »

I got the beds framed up, made them high enough so coolers action packers ext. will fit under them and out of the way. The top bunks are low, so their will be plenty of room to move around and the kids can sit up watch movies. I put the top bunks on hinges so the lower bunks will have more head room when the top bunks are not being used. I decided to continue with the live spruce trim and did the windows and will do the bunk beds as well. It takes a lot of time, but I think it is worth it. I started framing the booth for the table and bought the bar top for the counter top and table and will be putting that on tomorrow.

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #84 on:** Nov 01, 2015, 06:14 PM »

The wife put the bar topper on the counter and table and I built the both for the table area. I routed the big hole which is 2'x3' and need to build a box type deal around it for the kids safety. I think the kids will love watching fish swim under the shack, that is why I made such a big hole.

eiderz · « **Reply #85 on:** Nov 01, 2015, 06:40 PM »

Exceptional build jiggenfrogs, this could be a family room in anyone's house. Thank you for sharing.

Snopro · « **Reply #86 on:** Nov 01, 2015, 06:54 PM »

Quote from: jiggenfrogs on Nov 01, 2015, 06:14 PM

The wife put the bar topper on the counter and table and I built the both for the table area. I routed the big hole which is 2'x3' and need to build a box type deal around it for the kids safety. I think the kids will love watching fish swim under the shack, that is why I made such a big hole.

Looking good! Better get ready, I see lake louise is locking up on the web cam!

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #87 on:** Nov 01, 2015, 07:14 PM »

We need some cold weather for sure. The lake is usually ready by thanksgiving, but not so sure this year. We are getting some snow today

COLD-AS-ICE · « **Reply #88 on:** Nov 08, 2015, 06:41 AM »

Your propane setup looks great! But as a propane technician you should add a sediment trap to your manifold. There are particulates that will come out of your tanks and piping and go into your heaters, cook stove, etc. basically you would just add a 3 1/2" nipple and cap to the bottom of you manifold.

riley8 · « **Reply #89 on:** Nov 08, 2015, 07:13 AM »

Yes,very nice job,what are you going to use to pull it,bet its 3000 lbs easy.

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Author Topic: Ice shack build (Read 33695 times)