Author Topic: Building a Tip Down Shanty (Read 95091 times)

Kilbourn · « **Reply #120 on:** Jan 09, 2014, 01:27 AM »

I'd say it matches the truck pretty good. The girl looks happy, maybe it's because she knows she'll be out of the wind soon and in a warm and cozy shanty.

alf1960 · « **Reply #121 on:** Jan 09, 2014, 06:11 AM »

Very nice job on your shack. I would love it.

topwaterbait · « **Reply #122 on:** Jan 09, 2014, 07:58 PM »

Nice job it looks great. It even matches the truck.

Beeler · « **Reply #123 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 07:02 PM »

We used the Tri-chairs a few times but I decided to build a bench to see how that would work out.
It will be two less things I have to bring along. I have some soft foam pads that I can glue down to the bench.

Clear_Ice · « **Reply #124 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 10:03 PM »

Make sure and get good ones!

Your backside will thank you later

Beeler · « **Reply #125 on:** Feb 24, 2014, 05:32 PM »

Hi Everyone, I made a pole holders for my Tip Down Shanty. I cut a piece of 1-1/4 PVC pipe to 14 inches long then cut a 5 inch long slot into the pipe on both sides so it would be adjustable for the lenght of the fishing rod being used. A short piece of PVC pipe was placed inside the pipe so the wing nut can be tighten without cracking the pipe or forcing the pipe to bend downward. Also a small piece of foam was glued inside the pipe in front to help hold the rod tighter. A 3/16"x 4" carrrage bolt holds the pipe under the bottom of the bench with a wing nut for easy adjustments and also swings under the bench when not in use.

P Meyette · « **Reply #126 on:** Feb 24, 2014, 05:59 PM »

that turned out great i love it very well planned

nocod · « **Reply #127 on:** Feb 25, 2014, 07:18 AM »

great thread and an amazing build,

blackmer826 · « **Reply #128 on:** Mar 16, 2014, 09:33 AM »

wow im impressed. great build and probably my summer inspiration now! Thanks!!

ASATMillerbluegill · « **Reply #129 on:** Mar 24, 2014, 07:25 AM »

Well Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beeler · « **Reply #130 on:** Mar 24, 2014, 04:41 PM »

Thanks for the nice comments! P Meyette, nocod, blackmer826 and ASATMillerbluegill.
Where I fish I'm the only one with this kind of shanty and I did stand out among the crowd of shanties with the tongue way up in the air.
It's so easy to move it around even on the ice, it worked out very well for me.

blackmer826 · « **Reply #131 on:** Mar 24, 2014, 08:16 PM »

what size trailer tires did you use?

Beeler · « **Reply #132 on:** Mar 28, 2014, 07:04 PM »

Quote from: blackmer826 on Mar 24, 2014, 08:16 PM

what size trailer tires did you use?

Tires are 8 inch

wolffpack08 · « **Reply #133 on:** Aug 03, 2014, 07:45 PM »

Great build Beeler. I have been thinking of building something very similar that I could use to sleep 2 guys in, but I would build it 6.5' x 5' or 5.5'. Building a bunk similar to yours then a fold down one above. I am a little worried about stability though. Do you think it would be possible to do this? I also have questions as to how yours holds up in the wind as that is part of the reason for building one. My otter drives me nuts if its over 10mph wind. Hope your still on the site and still following your thread.

Beeler · « **Reply #134 on:** Aug 05, 2014, 08:57 AM »

Hi Wolffpack08, the size shanty you want to build should work, just a little heavier. The wind is no problem at all either on the ice or pulling it down the highway at 65 mph. If you notice I put corner bracing and that makes the frame very stiff. Don't know what you're planning on using for the outside to cover the foam but, my boat shrink wrap is holding up very well. Also make sure that you use square tubing on the trailer the width of the shanty, look at posting #23.
Good Luck!

Beeler

Beeler · « **Reply #135 on:** Sep 23, 2014, 08:37 PM »

At the end of the season last year I was driving off the ice pulling my Tip Down and when I got near shore a tree branch jumped out and punched a hole into my shanty wall, so I thought I would fix that today. I cut a piece of foam larger then the hole and glued into place. After using 60 grit sandpaper to the edges of the poly I applied contact cement and waited for awhile then pressed the poly together. I tested many different glues but contact cement worked the best. I then used a heat gun to the shrink the poly.

Wyoming_Ice · « **Reply #136 on:** Oct 08, 2014, 09:54 PM »

Looks very professional Mr Beeler

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I have everything I need to build my "Beeler Shanty", with the exception of time.... I will post when I get started.

Wyo Ice

Wyoming_Ice · « **Reply #137 on:** Nov 25, 2014, 08:06 PM »

Hey Beeler,
Can you tell me how your windows worked out for you. Did they stay thawed out ?
Thanks in advanced.

Wyo Ice

Beeler · « **Reply #138 on:** Nov 26, 2014, 08:40 AM »

Hi Wyo Ice,
Both windows worked out great for the winter and had no steaming on the inside of the shanty. But during the summer I notice a little condensation between one of the windows. I left it alone and I'll see what happens this fishing season.

Beeler

Wyoming_Ice · « **Reply #139 on:** Nov 26, 2014, 08:59 PM »

I was wondering if it is critical to use the cedar for the center wood. It makes a lot of sense to use it, but I'm not sure how readily available it is out here in the Wild West. I haven't really looked for it though...

Thanks Again Beeler

Wyo Ice

Beeler · « **Reply #140 on:** Dec 03, 2014, 08:38 AM »

Wyo Ice,

You could use clear pine and apply 2 coats of polyurethane on the frame before sealing the plexiglass on.

Beeler

NordicJigger · « **Reply #141 on:** Dec 08, 2014, 05:56 PM »

That's good stuff.

afritz_07 · « **Reply #142 on:** Dec 11, 2014, 04:30 PM »

Beeler!
Just saw this for sale on Craigslist... if you take the last zero off, we have a deal. haha I wish, right?

Anyone interested in a cool shack, check out Green Bay's craigslist

Beeler · « **Reply #143 on:** Feb 13, 2015, 03:23 AM »

Hey Everyone, I sold my Tip Down Shanty today (Feb.12) Some might be wondering how much did I sell it for?
Well, I built it for $400 and sold it for $825.00, but with a lot of enjoyable hours building it. I still have my Otter Cottage that I bought last year that I also like. I enjoy building things since I was a kid so next Fall I'll build another shanty that's brewing in my head.

Thanks for all the input and nice comments.

Beeler

Wyoming_Ice · « **Reply #144 on:** Oct 06, 2015, 05:36 PM »

Bump.
Building one of these

Wyo Ice

Beeler · « **Reply #145 on:** Oct 21, 2015, 03:01 AM »

Hi Wyoming_Ice, Good Luck on your build. Keep us posted with pictures.

Beeler

Wyoming_Ice · « **Reply #146 on:** Nov 02, 2015, 06:13 PM »

Will do Beeler.

Need to get through elk hunting before I get started...

Wyo Ice

Wyoming_Ice · « **Reply #147 on:** Mar 28, 2016, 08:57 PM »

Lavman · « **Reply #148 on:** Mar 29, 2016, 06:44 AM »

Wyo Ice, are you building a tip down?

OldSailor · « **Reply #149 on:** Mar 29, 2016, 06:49 AM »

Bring on the shack porn!!!!

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Author Topic: Building a Tip Down Shanty (Read 95091 times)