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target panic
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2010 08:56 - Edited by: target panic
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Great site with tons of information. I thought that I'd post a link to my ongoing cabin project. Been slowly working on it with my Dad over the last few years. It's our Northern Michigan hunting shack, and we love every second that we are there. I'll add more pics soon........
You can click on the thumbnails to enlarge the pics.
http://picasaweb.google.com/targetpanic0430/CabinBuilding?authkey=Gv1sRgCPSozdrHxs7Jn AE&feat=directlink#
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target panic
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2010 08:59
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I reposted this thread.........because I thought that someone may have questions, and I locked the first attempt by mistake. (rookie).
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islandguy
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2010 13:10
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very nice cabin, and great photo record of its construction. thanks for posting.
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Vince P
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# Posted: 8 Jun 2010 13:13
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That's quite project. Did you cut and peel all those logs yourself?
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target panic
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# Posted: 8 Jun 2010 23:37
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Quoting: Vince P That's quite project. Did you cut and peel all those logs yourself?
No................ It was Amish built, and then numbered, taken apart, hauled to the site, and reassembled.
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hattie
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2010 22:06
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That is REALLY NICE!!! What is beside the stove - is it a propane heater? You did a great job on this place!
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target panic
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2010 23:01
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Quoting: hattie That is REALLY NICE!!! What is beside the stove - is it a propane heater? You did a great job on this place!
Thanks Hattie!
Yes, it's a small propane heater. We don't use it much, but it has a thermostat on it, and it kicks on if the fire goes out at night. The nice thing about a log cabin is the fact that once the logs get warmed up, it really doesn't take much to keep the cabin warm.
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UpNorth
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# Posted: 12 Jun 2010 21:48
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What part of Michigan are you in? We have 20 acres near Atlanta, MI. Love your cabin.
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target panic
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# Posted: 18 Jun 2010 23:59
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Quoting: UpNorth What part of Michigan are you in? We have 20 acres near Atlanta, MI. Love your cabin.
I live in Cadillac, but the cabin is in Baraga Co. in the western U.P.
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RIjake
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# Posted: 22 Jun 2010 13:53
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I'm curious why you went with the skids for a foundation rather than piers and sonotubes? Do you get frost movement? Otherwise very nice looking project.
Also what is the brand of the outhouse?
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target panic
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# Posted: 26 Jun 2010 21:56
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Quoting: RIjake I'm curious why you went with the skids for a foundation rather than piers and sonotubes? Do you get frost movement? Otherwise very nice looking project. Also what is the brand of the outhouse?
The ground in our area is nothing but rock! To dig holes for piers would be a nightmare! Even an earth auger just won't go through boulders! The treated skids on pea gravel should last 100 years or more with proper grade & drainage. We were very careful to make sure that the grade ran away from the cabin in all directions.
Not sure on the outhouse. It was an old out of service model that I bought for $100.00.
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Kudzu
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2010 17:27
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Have enjoyed looking over your progress, you did a GREAT job and have a wonderful cabin. Job well done and I hope you and your family enjoy it for many years.
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 28 Jun 2010 20:19 - Edited by: unixfmike
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quite a nice lookin place you got there.
--MikeW
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target-panic
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# Posted: 29 Aug 2010 22:34
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Thanks.............We sure enjoy it!
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Gary O
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# Posted: 30 Aug 2010 07:10
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Very very well done. A classic.
Enjoy.
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kbvalley
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# Posted: 18 Jan 2011 18:13
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great post and pics, I'm building in Atlanta, MI. I like the green steel roof, do you have any suggestions on retailers. Menards has it but I wondered if theres a secret source (smaller company) that can offer a better deal out there?
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elkdiebymybow
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# Posted: 19 Jan 2011 01:10 - Edited by: elkdiebymybow
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target panic,
Breath slowly before you shoot, then let loose after the exhale, it helps reduce the panic :). Seriously though, awesome job! Any pointers on chinking? I'm going to work on my place this summer and treat the wood then chink inside and out. I see you have used ample amounts of great stuff- that has kept the weather out of my place for the past 6 years or so! Time to upgrade and get things done right with some permanent chinking. I've bought some Sashco products to get things finished up. I had one guy tell me just to apply it via a painters trowel and wipe the joints as i do so. Any pointers from you would be greatly appreciated!
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Timberjack
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# Posted: 19 Jan 2011 09:29
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Nice job target, that is a beautiful cabin. Great memories to be made there by you and your family for sure!
Question: I noticed your wood stove. I've been told that the top of the chimney pipe should be higher than the peak of the roof to improve the "draw" of air through the system. Have you noticed any difficulty with air movement? Again, nice job!
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target-panic
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# Posted: 25 Feb 2011 22:33
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Quoting: elkdiebymybow Any pointers from you would be greatly appreciated
We tried all of the tools for chinking with mixed results. In the end, the easiest and most accurate way was with two guys. I would go ahead on each row, and squeeze in the log jamb chinking with the calking gun. My Dad would follow behind with a plastic cup full of water, and smooth out the chinking with a wet finger. Your finger must be kept wet though. A latex glove may help with the wear & tear on the finger. We did the whole cabin this way and it turned out great.
Our joints were quite narrow though........you may have to get creative with wider joints. Don't try and rush the job....... it takes time & patience to get a good result. Good Luck!
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# Posted: 25 Feb 2011 22:41
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Quoting: Timberjack Question: I noticed your wood stove. I've been told that the top of the chimney pipe should be higher than the peak of the roof to improve the "draw" of air through the system. Have you noticed any difficulty with air movement? Again, nice job!
Most of the time it works great. However, if the wind blows just right out of the north we do get a down draft. I intend to extend the chimney at least one more section to improve it. It'll also require additional support members, and climbing around on that 12/12 roof aint that much fun..............
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madmo
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# Posted: 19 Dec 2011 20:19
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I like the green steel roof, do you have any suggestions on retailers. Menards has it but I wondered if theres a secret source (smaller company) that can offer a better deal out there?
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Tim
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# Posted: 19 Dec 2011 21:14
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madmo
I bought my metal room from a place called Premier metals in sugar creek ohio. It was less than half the price of lowes, home depot, and menards. And...available in about 20 colors with a 40 year warenty!
Tim
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fthurber
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# Posted: 19 Dec 2011 21:21 - Edited by: fthurber
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Wow; beautiful! That is a wonderful place and the construction seemed like a lot of fun. What a perfect get-away.
Quick question: What is up with the bleaching? I want to whiten-up some rough-cut boards in my own cabin; is bleach the way to go?
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Bevis
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# Posted: 19 Dec 2011 21:26
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Ask or look around for the company that rolls out the panels. I have such place here where i live, and it's much cheaper to go and order myself and then pick up my order the next day.
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brokeneck
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# Posted: 20 Sep 2012 22:13
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It's awesome
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Kudzu
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# Posted: 21 Sep 2012 05:37
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Very nice cabin, you did a great job.
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