6.5x14 ice shanty

[arcmaster67]

hey fellas, this is my new wheelhouse I started to build last week. thought I would share it with you, any ideas would be great. This is my first,2x3 tube frame, drop down axle system.

[fireboat]

Wow, you are the arcmaster! Nice looking welds

[arcmaster67]

I got my frame done yesterday, off to get it powder coated tomorrow.Any thoughts on wether I should use metal studs from menards or wood?

[Dacotah Eye]

Most people that I have talked to recommend wood unless you are going to spray foam the walls. Something to do with condensation within the walls causing a moisture problem.

[Backwater Eddy]

Very nice work!

At this stage in the game consider this option.

I seen a skid system that used vehicle exhaust heat to free stuck frames from the ice. One could easily rig a flow through system now so...IF...it gets frozen in...you can hook up a flex pipe to a exhaust or heat source and heat up the frame to release it. Something to consider doing now maybe?

When you get to the lighting stage, I recommend you look at the new generation low amp draw flat diode LED's in either light bar configurations or the converter LED bulbs that fit conventional auto or recreational RV fixtures. A good supplier for them is www.oznium.com (http://www.walleyecentral.com/forums/www.oznium.com) I have used many of there products and they have some nifty systems to build from. I would also recommend a master dimmer switch to trim the lighting as needed...they even offer a remote version.

[arcmaster67]

Starting to build on it today, Cool weather really gets a guy going! thanx for looking!

[arcmaster67]

Hello,
The weather is finally letting me get some progress.Hope to work on roof today, and skin it next week! thanx 4 looking D

[maxxum]

arcmaster,

Nice looking shack!!!! Hope everything goes smooth for you! I'm green with envy.

[michigan fish magnet]

I would add a sauna onto that shack. Ice fishing and sauna are a great combination.

[gamberc]

man o man arcmaster thats very crafty looks like your a pretty fair craftsmen could you pm me if you dont mind and give me an estimate in materials on how much everything cost that is if you dont mind. Looking into building one myself

[gamberc]

how far have you gotten on that puppy now arcmaster

[arcmaster67]

I'll post new pics tonight!

[arcmaster67]

Hey Fella's
Here are my latest photo's. I plan on inside work this weekend,more photo's later. Thanx for lookin!!! D

[gamberc]

nice job arcmaster where did you get that black stuff hanging off the top and what is it a type of waterproof material???

[arcmaster67]

That is rubber roofing, purchased from Menards.