The idea has finally made some progress

[Waterford Woodworks]

I finally got a chance to start working on the hunting cabin I have talked about building for the last 3 years. It is 12x16 with 1 foot of overhang all the way around 12/12 pitch. It has a loft with standing head room in the middle and at this point is all poplar. I think I will be using cedar for the interior walls but time will tell. As of now me and my dad have 5 days in it from dropping the trees to its current state. There just isn't enough hours in the day when your trying to juggle it all.

  

  

  

 

[Sprucegum]

Nice! Home sweet home  8)

[rasman57]

Well done so far!  That looks well planned and quite cozy!

[downsouth]

Looks good to me. I'd say 5 days you guys have a lot done so far.

[Dave Shepard]

Looks great! Is that siding tapered, or just regular boards?

[Ocklawahaboy]

I would call that a first class accommodation.

[thecfarm]

Ayup,a mighty fine job. If your Dad and you can spare 5 days,I need one just like that.  ;D

[drobertson]

Nice, real glad you got it going, have one in the plans here as well, it seems like one of those things much like a mechanic is the last one to fix his wife's car? or the plumber with a leak that is never fixed! ;D  that should be a very nice retreat for all just about every occasion.

[Magicman]

Nice.  I have a soft spot in my heart for cabins.   ;)

[Peter Drouin]

Very Nice.
:christmas:

[Waterford Woodworks]

Thanks all, the siding is half inch by ten inch. I did the same for a shed for my granddad 3 years ago and it seems to have held up really well with out the taper. I start at the bottom with a 1/2"x2" strip around the base to give the first piece of siding the right lean.
I just finished some presents today and think I'm ready for Christmas. I know the Ohio state and Indiana university don't go together but I had to have an arch rival and it just so happens my brother in law is a big Ohio state fan. Didn't get a picture of the hole thing but it is a cornhole set. And also a couple of 8 foot toboggans. Pray we get snow soon.

  

  

 

[Waterford Woodworks]

The cabin will be multi-function. Hunting/getaway/sugar shack for me and the wife and three girls. Last year was our first attempt to make maple syrup and it came out pretty good so... I'm hoping to have the cabin done (or at least usable) by tapping time. We would make the syrup outside but at least have a nice warm cabin to come into for the little hands that get cold. Plus there are sugar maple trees all around this cabin so I won't  have to carry the sap very far. Within 50 feet there are about a dozen maples which should suit our family just fine.

[justallan1]

I like the cabin. It should serve you well.
I'm eager to see more pictures as it gets closer to being done.

Allan

[isawlogs]

  Nice job on the cabin, what one needs a place to stay dry and a whole wack of comfort.
The tobogan is awsome. I bult two a couple of years ago, wanted to make a few more for Christmas, but time got in the way.

   Any pics of your bending template??   Did you steam to bend and if so any pics ???   

[Tree Dan]

Wow I like that cabin...Great job! :christmas:
Is the lumber green?

[Waterford Woodworks]

Hey isawlogs, I didn get a picture of my jig for the toboggan sleds but got a video where it can be seen. Sorry I did get back to you sooner.
http://youtu.be/fUHb_SBlQDU

[Don_Papenburg]

Are those steamed on the end that you bent or just fresh cut wet tree boards?

[isawlogs]

  Yes those are deffinitively steamed, reason for the gloves  ;)

That there is the same mold I built to make my tobogan, that was a nice project. I was going to make another this winter, but  ;)I have so many things that need get done, there's always next winter.  :new_year: