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Offline bradroy55

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Busting Shantys Out
« on: Feb 25, 2011, 04:57 PM »
Hey guys, just wondering if anyone's got a slick way of getting solidly frozen shantys off the ice?
I got one really buried and am not really sure what to do, we worked on it for a few hours today with all kinds of tools and didnt get too far
Any help would be appreciated, Thanks
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Offline dylan8351

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Re: Busting Shantys Out
« Reply #1 on: Feb 25, 2011, 05:03 PM »
Gasoline and spark! JK! We chisel as much out as possible and then wrap chains around it. Then a car, ATV, or snowmobile usually does the trick. This year we've tried to stay on top of moving it each trip and blocking it up....
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Offline bradroy55

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Re: Busting Shantys Out
« Reply #2 on: Feb 25, 2011, 05:10 PM »
Yeah, this one sat through that slush spell then froze back in, its gunna take some doin!
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Offline Tlacey21walden

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Re: Busting Shantys Out
« Reply #3 on: Feb 25, 2011, 05:20 PM »
I WILL warm up and re freeze always dose give it time. that shad a chain saw cuts ice like butter just empty the oil er out
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Offline vermont fisherman

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Re: Busting Shantys Out
« Reply #4 on: Feb 25, 2011, 05:48 PM »
If you do it on a half way decent day putting a little bit of water to it helps loosen it up.
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Offline grampieshanty

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Re: Busting Shantys Out
« Reply #5 on: Feb 25, 2011, 06:00 PM »
saw one a few years ago that was froze in pretty good & the guys sprinkled sidewalk salt around it(not sure if its legal) gave it a day or so & pulled it out without to much problem.
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Offline Troutmagnet

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Re: Busting Shantys Out
« Reply #6 on: Feb 25, 2011, 06:07 PM »
We've used the chain saw method several times. Cut around the shack making sure the sides increase in width slightly as you cut towards the front. Then recut the front with the saw blade on an angle. Pull out that piece of ice in the front. Hook onto the shack and it will slide right up the incline you created. Be sure to flag the hole you leave behind!!!
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Offline mroy44

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Re: Busting Shantys Out
« Reply #7 on: Feb 25, 2011, 06:32 PM »
I heard it was supposed to be 41 and rainy on tuesday.  If that is true that will be good for it!
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Offline Percheye101

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Re: Busting Shantys Out
« Reply #8 on: Feb 25, 2011, 06:36 PM »
Quote from: mroy44 on Feb 25, 2011, 06:32 PM
I heard it was supposed to be 41 and rainy on tuesday.  If that is true that will be good for it!
Unless it refreezes!! Lol
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Offline bradroy55

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Re: Busting Shantys Out
« Reply #9 on: Feb 25, 2011, 09:07 PM »
Unfortunatly, we have done every single one of those... but havnt yanked on it with a truck yet, so their is still hope!
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Offline chipster

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Re: Busting Shantys Out
« Reply #10 on: Feb 25, 2011, 11:22 PM »
1) chisel all around..
2) chisel pocket under corners.
3) set bottle jacks under corners and apply pressure evenly.
4) listen closely for sounds of cracking.
5) stop and wait-it'll pop up.
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Offline 1Badboy

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Re: Busting Shantys Out
« Reply #11 on: Feb 26, 2011, 10:20 AM »
yep spose to warm up next week , i d wait if you can til then ...
then get some big bars and chisel and work on it ....
(if you do wait til next weekend go this weekend and chisel what you can...if you wana  save the shack , time is your freind)
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