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unixfmike
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# Posted: 1 Mar 2009 21:32
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More pictures.
--Mikew
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 1 Mar 2009 21:32
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Then a few more pictures.
--Mikew
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cabinbasics
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# Posted: 3 Mar 2009 14:49
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Nice going Mike! Enjoying your thread very much!
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 3 Mar 2009 17:39
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I still have to post the end of day picture (that I forgot to take). It will be my first picture saturday morning.
--MikeW
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jo_yo
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# Posted: 5 Mar 2009 22:30
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man its looking great those pics got me pumped up and ready to go work on mine thinkin bout prebuilding mine and bringin it up in pieces havent decided yet ... good job man the cabin rocks
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 6 Mar 2009 08:50
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I wasn't going to go up this weekend, but my fishing buddy said tomorrow he's unfortunately busy and we can go fishing today after work. My son said we can just as easily shoot our guns at the cabin as we can here at the range. Next weekend was my next planned trip up, but I have to work on the 14th. So with a series of fortunate events, this weekend has changed and I will be going back up again. I was getting ready to email my materials list to myself when I saw your post. I'm going to finish putting the roof on, and side in my gables. I'm also installing my windows while I am there. I'll take a picture before I start so you can see where I left off, since I forgot to take it before I left. Yes, more work was accomplished than what the pictures show.
--MikeW
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 6 Mar 2009 09:05
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The UPS guy just delivered my toilet for the cabin!
--MikeW
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cabinbasics
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# Posted: 6 Mar 2009 11:02
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Hey Mike,
Good turn of events for you! My land is under 5' of snow so no trips until April.
When you planned on the 16x16 size, did you map out furnishings - ie. beds, etc.? I know you've got a loft - is all your bedding going to be upstairs? I'm thinking of doing either a 14 x 20, 16 x 16 or 16 x 20 and concerned about not having enough living room space. I haven't drawn up a furniture plan yet - just in the dreaming phase.
Keep those pics coming - . Thx, Al.
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 6 Mar 2009 20:39
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Hi Al. I did indeed map out sleeping arrangements. That was how I came up with the idea for a loft to sleep in. Until I can afford to build the add on, all the sleeping will be in the loft. Don't worry, once all the structure is done, the prints will be added here free for all to use.
--MikeW
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 7 Mar 2009 21:52 - Edited by: unixfmike
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So I took the last truckload of rough framing wood up today at 6:50am. I promised the "end of day" pictures from last week so here they are.
--MikeW
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 7 Mar 2009 22:05
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So here are the results of todays labor. I hope you all enjoy the pictures.
--MikeW
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 7 Mar 2009 22:06
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....and a couple more.
--MikeW
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 7 Mar 2009 22:07
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Then these ones.
--MikeW
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 7 Mar 2009 22:14
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The above pictures #9 and #10 are of the bathroom and the stair well. The stair well will be a narrow 32 inches. #11 and #12 are of the loft. I will lower the railings from 4 feet to 38 inches as it seems to be a more comfortable height for me. I'm looking forward to the next trip up for the trim outside, painting and roofing. I wish someone would have been with me to take pictures of me repeling / playing on that steep 12x12 pitch roof.
--MikeW
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# Posted: 8 Mar 2009 13:06
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wow Mikey...this is facinating. I am very impressed by your work...You think you got room up there to build me and Mike a house next to you..lol Looks like you are enjoying yourself doing that. That is awesome. Luv ya cuz. Erika Mortimer Graham
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 8 Mar 2009 13:56
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You buy the materials, sure I'll build it.
--MikeW
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CabinBuilder
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# Posted: 8 Mar 2009 14:23
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Wow, you're fast, MikeW! That's a lot of work in that short period of time.
What are you planning for the cabin exterior?
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 8 Mar 2009 16:53 - Edited by: unixfmike
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I do have quite a bit of construction under my belt. Knowing little tricks helps expedite the process. The outside will be paint. I'm not going to get too fancy, yet. I was just up looking at the inexpensive exterior paints. 8 bucks a gallon wasn't too bad, I might even go back and pick it up. I'm thinking maybe a light brown or tan color with dark brown trim and a matching roof. The next trip up I have to put in electrical too since I'll be staying up there on weekends now. I just got a quick lesson on Square D breakers, so I'll be spending some time this week learning how to run electricity.
--MikeW
P.S. I can't wait for this work week to be over already.
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cabinbasics
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# Posted: 8 Mar 2009 16:58
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Work gets in the way of too many things doesn't it! Nice job Mike. The pics are great.
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 8 Mar 2009 21:09
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You know, if I had a meaningless job I'd walk away to change my lifestyle and live up there full time. Since this is reality and I am on a nice contract, I'll go to work this week.
--MikeW
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# Posted: 11 Mar 2009 00:30
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Wow great progress. I think it's time for Me to finish the outside of My project.... Weekends just are not long enough.
Greg
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 11 Mar 2009 08:25
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I just bought 4 gallons of paint and 5 flats of asphalt shingles for the roof. I also have carpet for the loft (that was a gift), thank you Corina. I'm going up today to buy the materials for the stairs and handrails upstairs. I'm going up this weekend to do as much as I can, and I should be sleeping up there too.
--MikeW
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swanugly
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# Posted: 11 Mar 2009 21:09
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wow thats coming along real nice .
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 11 Mar 2009 22:41 - Edited by: unixfmike
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I just got back again with an electrical breaker box (Square D's), and matching switches, outlets, and a few low watt light fixtures. Somewhere in there I also got the remaining trim, and most of the materials for the stairs. I'll have plenty of work to do. I can't wait for the freshwater stuff to get in.
--MikeW
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 13 Mar 2009 09:14
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Well, I have stocked up lots of materials. Today the freshwater stuff came in....
Weekend To-Do List
1. Add last 3 pieces of facia.
2. Build stairs.
3. Put on corner trim.
4. Put on roofing paper & shingles.
5. Wire first and second floor.
6. Plumb freshwater tank and walls.
7. Install toilet and dry septic.
8. Install carpet.
9. Paint outside.
We'll see just how much I can actually get done out there. I'm glad I don't have any one task that is too time consuming.
--MikeW
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cabinbasics
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# Posted: 13 Mar 2009 13:37
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Gosh Mike, as long as you're going up there why don't you try to get some work done instead of goofing around?
Please don't forget to take some pics! Have fun.
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 13 Mar 2009 15:08
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I'm taking the compound bow up for my son, and our BB gun's so we can shoot some cans too. I just might even teach him how to repel from trees too.
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 15 Mar 2009 20:07 - Edited by: unixfmike
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So, I got a lot of stuff incomplete. I couldnt cut the remaining facia or the stairs because my generator started doing the 80 volt thing. Something is causing it to not put out at 100%. That also stopped the use of my drill so I couldn't do any more wiring. I was able to get 1/2 the roof papered, but couldn't continue on because I ran out of time. I got a bunch of pictures to share. My son did almost all of the painting. I helped him paint around one window.
1. Add last 3 pieces of facia. (Doh!)
2. Build stairs. (^&@*ing generator 80 @ volts)
3. Put on corner trim. (complete)
4. Put on roofing paper & shingles. (got 1/2 the paper on)
5. Wire first and second floor. ( at least I got the lights wired)
6. Plumb freshwater tank and walls. (complete!)
7. Install toilet and dry septic. (complete)
8. Install carpet. (complete)
9. Paint outside. (95% complete, short assistant)
--MikeW
The first picture is me teathered on a rope repelling because the roof is way too steep.
The second is the water barrel and its shutoff valve. Use epoxy to mix dislike plastics, it works well.
The third is the overhead lights across the front of the cabin. 3 lights 1 switch, and they all work!
The fourth is the two cots and sleeping bags up in the loft, and the carpet is in.
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 15 Mar 2009 20:10 - Edited by: unixfmike
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A few more pictures.
--MikeW
One, a picture of my Thetford Aquamagic V toilet. Who said a low water flush system for an RV wouldn't work in a wilderness cabin?
Two, The risers for the water shower stall, one will eventually lead to a point of use water heater.
Three, a view from the front of the truck.
Four, a view from behind the northwest corner.
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unixfmike
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# Posted: 15 Mar 2009 20:11 - Edited by: unixfmike
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The last of the pictures.
--MikeW
1, A view from the southeast corner. You can see all the roofing paper is on over the loft.
2, View from the southwest. You can see this is the side where the roof shed all the water without anything on it. This is also the side I have fallen from once.
3, My circuit breaker box with extension cord. I wish I had a stable generator to plug it in to. It might be time to get my inverter and battery bank.
4, The west side (front). I cant wait to get the whole roof on!
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