Walleye72 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Your progress has been amazing for a one man operation. I'm sure the coffee will taste amazing next year when you're sitting in your front room watching the lake thinking "I built this". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Our very own version of Dick Proenneke. Amazing to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I'm impressed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Wow , incredible ... a one man construction crew ... ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) If I were you Dave I would light a match to that thing and start over and do it right. Or win the Lotto Max, finish it and donate that mess to all OFC members. Yea, I like that plan. By the way when is the first OFC G2G up there in God's country? I think I can rough it in that "Cabin" for a few months. I really wish I had known about this DIY project before. My sis-in-laws closest friend is a Sr. Producer with Shaw Media. I was telling sis about this and she peeked into your thread. She said they would have jumped on this for a new reality show that is actually quite un real. Edited August 8, 2015 by Old Ironmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 If I were you Dave I would light a match to that thing and start over and do it right. Or win the Lotto Max, finish it and donate that mess to all OFC members. Yea, I like that plan. By the way when is the first OFC G2G up there in God's country? I think I can rough it in that "Cabin" for a few months. I really wish I had known about this DIY project before. My sis-in-laws closest friend is a Sr. Producer with Shaw Media. I was telling sis about this and she peeked into your thread. She said they would have jumped on this for a new reality show that is actually quite un real. That's all I would need, a film crew slowing me down to a crawl!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 1/2 way there!!!! Will raise a few more after dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) :thumbsup: Edited August 8, 2015 by Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I said it before and I say it again, absolutely unbelievably AWESOME!!!!!! Working solo, you have done more than a crew of ten in the same time frame, just outstanding! When you go back to your gubmint job it will take you three weeks just to slow down to the usual pace of work. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelheadphycho Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 I really wish I had known about this DIY project before. My sis-in-laws closest friend is a Sr. Producer with Shaw Media. I was telling sis about this and she peeked into your thread. She said they would have jumped on this for a new reality show that is actually quite un real. That's brilliant!!! Bet you'd make enough $$$ to pay for the project 10 fold! Aaaaand we'd all get to watch it come together...... BUILD ANOTHER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) They pay almost nothing to film a reality show. Maybe, just maybe $500 bucks an episode to start. That might be 3 or more weeks filming. Plus you have to take a bath once and a while. For a hit show like Wicked Tuna they pay a grand a show per boat according to the internet. The Food network did a show at my wifes pals restaurant in town, a week shut down and they were paid peanuts. It's all in the free marketing, that's if it comes out well, if not? Edited August 9, 2015 by Old Ironmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 No joist hangers at the tie ins? Just asking, maybe not required, I really don't know. We have always had then engineered and built off site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 You better hurry lol. You got what 1 more good month of weather to get a roof on? J/k probably have it done by weeks end??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 I was thinking the same thing lol.Doesn't bad weather start in September/October?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 I was thinking the same thing lol.Doesn't bad weather start in September/October?. Freeze up is in mid October. Need to be done by the end of September so I can catch the epic laker and pike bite that happens in October. No joist hangers at the tie ins? Just asking, maybe not required, I really don't know. We have always had then engineered and built off site. Not needed or required Ironmaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 You best get done with the fun Dave. You need to get back to work. Enjoyed the build there so far SIR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparhawk Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 For one not in the building trade you've done well. I was very impressed with the quality of the floor joist. The rafters appear to be 24" oc. Is this correct oh I spotted the notches on the end rafter. Nice way to shore up the overhang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Got the rest of the rafters up!!! Now that my vacation has come to an end here are the totals. Lost 43#'s and gained a cabin!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Congrats on the weight loss !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Dave the back is getting better,,,,,,,,,so glad peg and I had the chance to get out there and see u, all pics turned out great, I will send them to u tomorrow, when I had a woodstove I was told I was a human beaver, in regards to splitting , 12 cords with an 8 lb maul, u my friend are a beaver on steroids, cant believe what u got done after we left,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,hope u carbed out at the local pizza joint lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) 43#s at that rate I need to build a couple of cabins. Edited August 10, 2015 by Ralph Field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Wowza 43 pounds, isn't that about the size of the trout up that way? Did you lose one? Edited August 11, 2015 by Lucas F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Wowza 43 pounds, isn't that about the size of the trout up that way? Did you lose one? You mean like this 42#er? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Holy ...... thats a big trout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 I think that one weighs as much as all that I caught in Muskoka over the last 2 years!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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