Directions For Building Your Own Ice Fishing House Part 2

1) The Floor Of Your Ice Fishing House:

A> Place the 4’x8’ 5/8" plywood on the floor. On one end of the plywood screw down

the 2"x4"x4’ pine board.

The back panel of the hut is fastened to this 2"x4" elevating

it allowing the front panel to lay flat under the back panel (on top of it).

B> On each of the 2"x4x8" pine boards measure down 1 1/2" then out 6" from the

bottom of the board toward the other end. Draw a line from your first mark to the

second.

This angles each of the 2"x4" skis. Each outer board is flush with the eight

foot length of the 4’x8’x5/8" plywood the middle ski is positioned 24" on center.

Screw the in place with 2 1/2" galvanized deck screws.

2) The Sides Of Your Ice Fishing House:

A> Take each of the 1/2" pieces of plywood, make a pencil mark four and a half

(4.5ft) from the 4’ end and 24 inches on center. Drive a small nail into that mark. Tie

the 30" piece of string to the nail. Wrap the other end of the string around the pencil

measuring out to the edge of the plywood (24" from center). Scribe an arc from one

side to the other.

B> Use the jig saw to cut out the arc. Take the off-cut plywood and set on top of the

other full sheet of 4’x8’x1/2" plywood. Push flush to the top and sides. Mark the arc

with the pencil. Use the jig saw to cut out the arc of the second plywood sheet.

C> Now take the second off-cut board and lay it on the first off cut board. push the

edges flush, then pus the top board three inches up and scribe and arc with the pencil.

This forms a moon shaped piece that will be used to secure the tarp on each

of the sides of the shanty. Repeat to form a second moon shaped piece for the other

side.

D> Next measure and mark a 2’ x 4’ doorway on the front and back panels, if two

doors are required. Leave a 6" sill on the bottom to keep out blowing snow and

retain plywood strength.

E> Make the first four foot cut with a jig saw. Place two of the 3" hinges along the

cut, mark each of the hinge holes with the permanent marker. Pre-drill each of the

marks with the 1/4" drill bit. Fasten hinges to the board with a 1/4" bolt, flat washer,

lock washer and nut. Make the other 3 cuts on the door, the door should now swing

free on the hinges. Repeat if doors are desired on both ends of the shanty.

F> Place a barrel bolt on the inside of the door 24" on center, install with hardware

included.

G> Place a handle on one side of the door. Mark the handle holes with a permanent

marker, drill wit the 1/4" drill bit. Install a handle on either side of the door using a

1/4" bolt, lock washer and nut.

NOTE: A small porthole can be cut at one or both ends for ventilation. If a heater is

to be used, ventilation is necessary to avoid build-up of carbon monoxide gas. Also,

a small viewing hole at either end at eye level can be cut out and covered with a

piece of plastic or plexiglass. Check with your local glass company for scraps, as this

can be expensive to purchase from the lumberyard for your ice fishing house.

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