My backwoods cabin project

[Admin]

I hiked in to check on my cabin the other morning and shot this short vid. Some of you have followed my post through the building process so I thought I'd share this vid with ya'll. Still a long way to go before it's completion but it's coming along nicely so far. Last summer I milled all the siding and lumber for the next phase of the project. The vid shows electric light but there's no powerline back in here. The cabin is powered by a 12 volt battery and gas.

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[trapperandhunter]

awesome place !

[fishleclair]

Awsome work ;D. . JC yer wood working skills are awsome. You would make some decent $$$ up here decking out the new cabins that are going up on some lakes here with some interior designing like that.

[Admin]

Thanks for the comments Guys

Jan 29, 2012 8:47:54 GMT -5 fishleclair said:

Awsome work ;D. ;)You would make some decent $$$ up here decking out the new cabins that are going up .

Yep, probably could but my "carpenter for hire" days are over buddy. I built and chased the mighty dollar for too many years in NH and don't care to anymore and hopefully will never have to. I love woodworking, building and creating but now just want to do it for myself and friends.

This cabin will be the cats a** when finished. I love doing this stuff.

[stickbowhntr]

Looks like agreat build there ..... WIsh I had a spot like that to get away! ;D Karma to you for that job !

[Canadian trapper]

Great job JC Like fish said you could make a fortune with your skills. Can't wait to see the completed pics.
The Canadian Trapper

[maritimer]

You do great work JC. That little cabin would be any hunter/trapper's dream. ;D

[keith]

I would like a place like that some day.

[minktracks]

Well Done!

[TRAPnHUNT]

It has come along very nice JC. Are you still having problems with your beer drinking squirrel there?

[patricimo54]

You got it going on JC! Really looking good ;D

[Admin]

Jan 29, 2012 14:38:36 GMT -5 TRAPnHUNT said:

It has come along very nice JC. Are you still having problems with your beer drinking squirrel there?

That's the smartest gaw dang squirrel I ever laid a line for

Thanks for the comments gents. I love working on that project. You'll see some interesting s**t taking place over there this summer. I'll have it rigged with solar power and a hot shower and all kinds of cool ideas. Nothing like a cabin in the sticks. ;D

[barkspud]

Thats pretty darn sweet jc ;D

[330conni330]

1 of these days i would love to come trap with u JC serious

[paddyg441]

;D ;D ;D
Marvelous looking Cabin JC , the personal touch you integrated into your build is remarkable, sure confers a quiet yet homey atmosphere. Your mastery of woodworking is awesome, thanks for the post .
PS: is it close to home and do you use it for running your Line.
A karma Sir!

[Admin]

Thanks Paddy
Yes the property is close to home but the cabin is a half mile back in on a parcel I own so it feels like an adventure when we go there. I do use it on the line but more for just an instant getaway. I have another camp in NH but don't get there very often so it's nice to have a place close by to escape to.

[stickbowhntr]

Feb 12, 2012 18:08:56 GMT -5 downhome said:

you consider a Cistern for your water JC?

just run your gutters into it, sure you will eventually have a surplus in it.

Put a tank in the Attic, and use a small DC pump to fill it.
Set up right, you could use any surplus power during the day and leave you battery bank alone for other things.

could even put a filtration system in.

you can buy Berky filters and Berky type filters with out the rest of the system,of coarse being rain water don't know how important that would be?

with the tank in the attic you would have gravity feed for your delivery,
also may help with a solar water heater setup. not sure if you could also incorporate a thermo siphon water coil in that stove you have.

might all be more then your thinking of but I think it would be handy for extended stays.

Well YOU do want a filter at least for the loose shingle cast off that will come into system, BELIEVE ME.Trap it before the first tank.

[stickbowhntr]

Feb 12, 2012 19:59:23 GMT -5 downhome said:

I was speaking more of for drinking and such.

if you put a barrel before the tank and feed the cistern from a high pipe in the barrel it will settle out there.

dont know if you guys ever checked out earth ships they have a simple solution also, allows stuff to settle before the water gets to the cistern.

I Know that but I have one at my shop for toilet and sink...IT fills lines with sedamint from shingles too fast . Just thinking of keeping pump clean.

[stickbowhntr]

Even an extra one around the Foot Valve too.Cheaper to remove and flush than replace a pump or foot valve.

[Admin]

DH, I have considered that. I have a large horizontal water tank that came from the camper that the stove came out of. There's also a water heater, 12v pump, propane furnace and all that jazz too if I ever decide to use them. The water tank will be set into the attic like you mentioned but for now I just use those 7 gallon dispenser jugs I get at walmart.

[ninedeer]

what more can I say JC looks aw some ;D

[Deleted]

jc, i could live in a place like that. downright gorgeous. sure beats my house in the suburbs of a big city. you've done beautiful work there.

[Admin]

Thank you RJ.

I'll be hauling in the siding sometime soon and will be getting that project underway at the end of the month. Really looking forwad to having the siding on.

[Deleted]

Wow, that's nice! Awesome job! ;D