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Rowjr
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# Posted: 29 May 2015 13:49
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My little helper

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 29 May 2015 13:57
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This picture is my first attempt at posting and there are lots of pictures of what or where I 'm presently at. I'm only days away for heading up to the cabin to hope get it dried in but first I would like to catch up on my post or thread. I started digging a few years ago in West Virginia sinking 6 x 6 PT post every 6' in a grid shape measuring 18' x 24'. I'm going to try to locate some pictures in order so please give me a moment...

Rowjr
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# Posted: 29 May 2015 14:14
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As I mention I started digging and sinking post because all I was doing was talking about it. So I dug and that is my beginning of this cabin.

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 29 May 2015 14:21
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As you notice I notch out my supports to hold my framing up not bolted thru on sides...

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 29 May 2015 14:41
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More post and some joist work

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 29 May 2015 15:28
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Ok had to get back to work but will continue to post more and try to catch up before I head north in about a week.I hope there is some interest out there or comments.

AK Seabee
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# Posted: 29 May 2015 17:48
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Great photos. I am building an 18x 24 as well. I only with I had documented the build in detail like you are currently doing.
Keep us posted as I honestly enjoy observing y'alls progress.

Rowjr
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# Posted: 30 May 2015 08:04
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Pretty unusual dimensions wouldn't you say but it works for me I suppose. I'm getting ready to put it under roof soon with a 9 1/2 /12 pitch so there is room for a loft on one side. I plan on 1 bedroom and bath with the rest open for living and kitchen. Whats your plans ? I'll be posting more pic's soon

Rowjr
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# Posted: 30 May 2015 09:02
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As you can see in pictures there's been a couple of seasons past by...

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 30 May 2015 09:12
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Plywood going down 3/4" PT $$$

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 30 May 2015 09:20
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Sort of skip this part but I have lots of pics digging and installing my burial electric service if anybody is interested. I'm glad I decided to go underground though ! Eventually my front porch will sort of weather and hide this service entrance

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 30 May 2015 09:32
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Sort of where I'm presently at till next week which I hope it will be under roof. I have lots more pictures of different parts I took along the way to this. Any questions or feedback would be appreciative. I'll post a few other pics of my camp when I get a little more time.

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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 31 May 2015 12:06
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Quoting: Rowjr

hide this service entrance

did you build in a commune?? or is hunting camps?? what's all the other structures around you??

Rowjr
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# Posted: 31 May 2015 14:22
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Its my families old home stead and most buildings will be gone eventually accept for some things I will save till then. Sort of like my own hardware store in help of my hunting camp as well as possibly my retirement retreat. The camper behind my future cabin is where I stay while this is being built.

AK Seabee
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# Posted: 1 Jun 2015 17:20
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The 18 x 24 is unusual indeed. In designing our cabin we focussed on two bedrooms, a bathroom and making it as small as possible for heating.

I think the size fits us perfectly when we have a large group. If I had it to do over again the only change would be the location of the front door.

I will sketch a quick layout tonight for you to look at.

AK Seabee
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# Posted: 2 Jun 2015 22:21
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Here is a rough sketch. The only thing I would do different is to move the kitchen door from the north end of the structure to between the kitchen and living room. It would allow additional space for a refrigerator / cabinet combo.

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2015 14:42
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I'm back after 14 days of hard work on my cabin and here some pictures of where I'm at now. Please check and talk to me about anything you see....

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2015 14:44
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more

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2015 14:45
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more and

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2015 14:46
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more

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2015 14:48
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ok more

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2015 14:49 - Edited by: Rowjr
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getting there

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2015 14:55
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After 14 days of rain storms and mud and having fun I pack up my truck and I'm back in Florida till this fall. The roof is under my cabin and looks like that will be the first thing this fall to conquer. Please look at my progress and possibly comment if you would I appreciate any feed back good or bad....

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Rowjr
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2015 15:41
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Quoting: AK Seabee

Here is a rough sketch

could you blow up your sketch a little more or make it darker. I cannot make out the sketch to good ?

Rowjr
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# Posted: 3 Jul 2015 15:59
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Already thinkin about being back at the cabin to get my metal roof up and finish sealing up the eaves and gable ends. I'll be ready to start insulating at least the bath room area so I can get a hot shower installed. two windows for the front to start but I seem to be stuck on insulation issue use roll insulation with a face or no face. Any comments on what to use on the walls 2x 4 studs on 16" center

littlehouseontheprarie
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# Posted: 3 Jul 2015 16:24
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It is looking great.I can not believe how big it looks.
Looking forward to pics this fall.

Rowjr
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2015 06:57
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Wish it could be sooner

Rowjr
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2015 13:37
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I assume everybody is getting rain out on cabin projects since its so quiet on this site

Salty Craig
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2015 22:52
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Rowjr
Lookin good. I live a couple mountains over in Va. What part of WV are you located in? (No need to be overly specific).

Craig

Rowjr
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# Posted: 7 Jul 2015 06:39 - Edited by: Rowjr
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Salty Craig
Northwest between Clarksburg and Parkersburg I'm Doddridge County. I past thru Virginia on a regular basis in route to my place at least a couple of times a year.

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