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seabee
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2010 08:37pm
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I was searching the net, looking for cabin ideas when I came across this site. This is totaly what I needed. I am a first time cabin builder. I purchased 11 wooded acres, in west central Indiana, about 10 years ago. Dad is now retired, and we are going to build a little weekend cabin together. After searching the web, looks like a 14' by 20' should suit us fine. We have aquired 2 old (turn of the century) barns that we have been reclaiming wood from. Originaly it was going to be 10' by 12', But after seeing the two barns that were given to us, we have more then enough lumber to double its size. There was also an old house on one of the propertys, we were able to salvage a few very neat 8 pannel windows and a very ornate front door. Not to mention an old "hoosier cabinet" that was all but untouched over the years. I am looking forward to gaining some knowledge on the framing aspect of this project. I will most certainly post up some pics as the progress happens!
Curtis
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JerryW
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2010 11:56pm
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Welcome seabee. Please do send some pictures. Reclaiming lumber is the way to go.
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lawnjocky
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# Posted: 21 Feb 2010 05:00pm
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If you are using recycled wood invest in a compressor and nail guns. You will go crazy otherwise.
Jocko
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Moontreeranch
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# Posted: 24 Feb 2010 11:58pm
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are you going to go the full permit route...or just cowboy it?
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larry
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# Posted: 25 Feb 2010 08:38pm
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i would just do the cowboy thing unless you like paying money to government!
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seabee
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# Posted: 28 Feb 2010 09:22am
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Cant do the "cowboy" thing here. Its a very unique property, and I will no doubt have nosy people checking in on me.
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larry
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# Posted: 28 Feb 2010 10:18pm - Edited by: larry
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hey seabee, look at panelconcepts.com they may have something in you size & price range.
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