Me folding down the ice shack. I built this after seeing the Michiana ice shanty videos. Basic design credit goes to him. Modifications for this build from me.
I love your hut. Some people seem to like the larger , "permanent" shacks but I think that most guys would be better off with something that is lighter and more portable like this .
Thanks William. I agree, this year especially, with the freeze, thaw, freeze, thaw going on around here. If they don't move their permanents, they will freeze in hard.
Thanks Robert. The base of the shack stays up and the walls surrounding it fold down. This allows you to store gear in it. The final size of the shack folded is: 82 1/4" long 45" wide 38 1/4" tall (with removable skis attached. 34 without skis) (built to fit in the bed of a pickup. 6 1/2' beds and shorter will just have to leave the tailgate down.) Unfolded, the inside height is 67 1/2" (I'm short) I used Luan for the material to try and keep it light. But it ended up a lot heavier than I hoped. I ended up selling it since I couldn't load and unload by myself easy enough. Not exactly sure on total weight though. 200lbs? 250lbs? this is just guessing.
Hi Chad. Unfortunately no. I had some stuff written down and then completely changed stuff as I went along as it wasn't going to work well as it was. (I'm no carpenter) Lol
@@ryanstevenson1364 Ryan, simply use caution just as you would setting up a canvas hub or single Clam. The benefit is it is heavier and will stay put better than a Clam if you leave it to check on a tip up. You can always add lanyard hold downs much the same as hub styles as well. But once it's set up, you won't notice the wind from inside.
@@ryanstevenson1364 I see what you mean, leaving it out on the lake when your done. I'm one of those guys that just doesn't do that. I rarely go to the same exact place anyway, so I always take my shack with me. Which is why I was so disappointed that it turned out as heavy as it did.
It is homemade. Kind of a pain if your not EXACTLY sure how it goes, as it was for me. I had some plans written down but as I went along things changed when I saw things weren't going to work as hoped. No final plans though.
Perfect for windy days. Keeps you out of the wind better than a hub or canvas any day. Need to be just as careful setting it up as you would the hub or canvas clam, but once it's up, your golden.
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Awesome job. Such satisfaction from do it yourself.
Yes it was. But the frustration level, at times, was almost enough to override the satisfaction. LOL
Thanks for getting back to me. I love it I watch it almost every day. Hhope you and your family have a great New Year
You watch this bull everyday ???
That’s commitment
I love your hut. Some people seem to like the larger , "permanent" shacks but I think that most guys would be better off with something that is lighter and more portable like this .
Thanks William. I agree, this year especially, with the freeze, thaw, freeze, thaw going on around here. If they don't move their permanents, they will freeze in hard.
You did a nice job!
Thanks Michiana! Of course you realize you were completely the inspiration for this don't you? You rock!
Heck yeah nice set up
Thanks!
Pretty slick!
Thanks!
That's a really good job.
Thanks!
@@betterwithcoffee8008 you're welcome
Wind will destroy that thing when you try that on a lake or river. What was the material cost?
It's not that flimsy that wind is going to destroy it in any way. Build was too long ago to remember exactly, but I think around $300?
awesome idea, just what I'm looking to build. what is this size and material for out sid sheathing,est. weight. thanks great job
Thanks Robert.
The base of the shack stays up and the walls surrounding it fold down. This allows you to store gear in it. The final size of the shack folded is:
82 1/4" long
45" wide
38 1/4" tall (with removable skis attached. 34 without skis)
(built to fit in the bed of a pickup. 6 1/2' beds and shorter will just have to leave the tailgate down.)
Unfolded, the inside height is 67 1/2" (I'm short)
I used Luan for the material to try and keep it light. But it ended up a lot heavier than I hoped. I ended up selling it since I couldn't load and unload by myself easy enough. Not exactly sure on total weight though. 200lbs? 250lbs? this is just guessing.
What did you use for the exterior material (the black part)??
It appears to be lighter than plywood in the video.
It was a Luan type material. Not Plywood. I think 1/8 thick? Still ended up too heavy for me. : (
Cool but damn I'd hate to set that up in 20 below weather
Your not wrong. 20 below will find me anywhere but on the ice. LOL
Michianafisherman design?
Yep. I do give credit in the description. 😉
Any mold on the walls over summer?
Since it was too big to fit in my SUV (by like 3/4 inch. Sad)I sold it before I had it over a summer.
Amazing any blue prints or how to?
Hi Chad. Unfortunately no. I had some stuff written down and then completely changed stuff as I went along as it wasn't going to work well as it was. (I'm no carpenter) Lol
@@betterwithcoffee8008 what do u do when theres wind chase it to the end of the lake or does it jus disintegrate
@@ryanstevenson1364 Ryan, simply use caution just as you would setting up a canvas hub or single Clam. The benefit is it is heavier and will stay put better than a Clam if you leave it to check on a tip up. You can always add lanyard hold downs much the same as hub styles as well. But once it's set up, you won't notice the wind from inside.
@@betterwithcoffee8008 I think it's cool as hell but u sing keeping on the lake
@@ryanstevenson1364 I see what you mean, leaving it out on the lake when your done. I'm one of those guys that just doesn't do that. I rarely go to the same exact place anyway, so I always take my shack with me. Which is why I was so disappointed that it turned out as heavy as it did.
Is it homemade any plans
It is homemade. Kind of a pain if your not EXACTLY sure how it goes, as it was for me. I had some plans written down but as I went along things changed when I saw things weren't going to work as hoped. No final plans though.
You could make a lot of people happy if you had plans.Thanks
weight?
Never actually weighed it. I guessed around a couple hundred pounds.
Windy days just saying
Perfect for windy days. Keeps you out of the wind better than a hub or canvas any day. Need to be just as careful setting it up as you would the hub or canvas clam, but once it's up, your golden.
Try to do that in the wind..... no
No different than setting up a hub shelter or clam with canvas. Need to be careful, that's all.