DRIFTER_016 Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 I'm currently on week 2 of my extended summer vacation and have been hard on getting some cabin building done. First thing needed was a dry, shady and bug free zone to chillax in when the working was done. Threw up this temporary shack in a weekend. Now onto the cabin building segment. Took a lot longer than expected to layout the foundation. Drilled 1/4" holes in the granite to drop my nails into to run my string lines. Then it was time to drill 1" diameter holes 8" deep to drop my pier saddles into. Then the saddles had to be set in non-shrink grout to hold them in place, before running my water level to figure out pier heights. Then it was time to install my piers. Now I need to frame in between the perimeter piers and once that's done I can install my floor joists. If all goes according to plan I will have a floor by next week sometime. Oh, and to keep it fishing related I did get out here and there and even managed to catch some troots!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 That's a foundation with no chance of moving or cracking! Awesome job. Keep the pictures coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bassin Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Looking good . By the looks of it you are going to have a great view from your cabin to the lake . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkbait22 Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Living the dream! Looks like hard work but rewarding as can be. Nice to be able to find bedrock too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can u fish Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Looking good all that hard work will pay off keep us posted on your progress. Cheers Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Shazba Dave, Peg and I would have gone to the top if we had more time looks awesome KEEP YOUR TEMPORARY BUNKIE, Peg and I will make good use of that and u wont have to hear us snoring when your in your cabin LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Looks like an awesome space. The hard work will really payoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 very impressive....cant`t wait to see the finished product!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Are you building it solo, or do you have a second set of hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) Are you building it solo, or do you have a second set of hands? Yep, just me and the dog. And the dog is lazy and no help at all. Edited July 4, 2015 by DRIFTER_016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 AWESOME! Keep the pictures coming please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Right on Dave! Looking good man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Wow! Your a skilled man to take this on yourself! Subscribed to thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelheadphycho Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Wow! Your a skilled man to take this on yourself! Subscribed to thread Took the words right out of my mouth! This is gonna be a fun one to watch. Good luck man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 You know, if you wanted to pay my way up there, I'd be happy to help ya. I am a carpenter after all.....we could have the floor on and walls up in a couple days no problem!! I even have family up there I could visit at the same time! Just sayin!! Lookin good though, your making good progress. Looks like you set up the foundation properly, and that's the most important part. Keep things straight and level from there, and the rest is easy! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleye72 Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Wow! I'll be very interested to see this cabin take shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Lookin good. This will be fun to watch your progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 That's a foundation with no chance of moving or cracking! Should make sure you get below the frost line!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 awesome! Cant wait to see more of it! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Got most of the framing between the piers done today, just have to do the blocking @ the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Not to shabby, looks great, try to get out this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) Looking good Dave!! Must be an almost overwhelming task by yourself. You know, if you wanted to pay my way up there, I'd be happy to help ya. I am a carpenter after all.....we could have the floor on and walls up in a couple days no problem!! I even have family up there I could visit at the same time! Just sayin!!Lookin good though, your making good progress. Looks like you set up the foundation properly, and that's the most important part. Keep things straight and level from there, and the rest is easy!S. Nice offer, you should take the man up on it Dave. Edited July 5, 2015 by Mike Borger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Been waiting for this,looking good as I expected. .Not bad progress for just one fella !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Looking good Dave!! Must be an almost overwhelming task by yourself. Nice offer, you should take the man up on it Dave. No problem, just hook him up with one of your companion flights on Westjet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 No problem, just hook him up with one of your companion flights on Westjet!!! HECK ILL PAY MY OWN WAY JUST PUT ME UP FEED ME AND LET ME FISH AS WELL.USE TO BE A FRAMING CARPENTER AT ONE TIME. JUST DON'T EXPECT ME TO WALK WALLS ANYMORE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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