Re: Trapping Cabin Plans
[Re: Coulter]
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08/13/22 10:38 AM
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What a place, is the Vasyugan Mire. I never realized such diversity of clays, soils, peat, and , what the southerners call floating islands , in the glades . Along with streams, rivers , above and below ground. And oil deposits. In such a vast amount of land. The link mentioned marten in that swamp . I didn't like reading of the ticks, however .
No wonder cabins built in the wrong place are no doubt a learning experience for the builder.
It would be fascinating to see photos of that swamp and its different features.
Thank you for sharing the link, Tatiana.
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Re: Trapping Cabin Plans
[Re: Coulter]
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08/15/22 09:38 PM
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12x16 is too small. We have one that size. The small wood stove can roast us. Yes, we heat with wood and know how to regulate a fire. Need safety space or combustion is possible. We always say THIS IS TOO SMALL. Then we use it and make do.
You need room around the wood stove. You need room to cook, eat, store food, store some clothing, dry clothing, sleep, wash yourself, relax reading or something, store gear and supplies, etc. On top of all that skin some stinky critters. That size is way too quickly full and crowded.
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Re: Trapping Cabin Plans
[Re: Coulter]
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08/15/22 10:50 PM
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I agree that 12'×16' is minimal, and should have added that it is adequate for 2, at most, other than short stays for more. And I agree that 16'×24' would be close to ideal, if all things allow for it.
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: Trapping Cabin Plans
[Re: Coulter]
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08/22/22 07:01 PM
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Regardless of size make it as wide now as you want it in the end it is much easier to add on length then width especially when the roof comes into play. Like White 17 said I would build in 8 foot increments my trap shed is 12X20 and I know if the Fish boss ever kicks me out it will make a nice cabin
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Re: Trapping Cabin (Closing Tomorrow)
[Re: Coulter]
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08/26/22 06:19 AM
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Thanks for the input Otterman...I'll keep the length/width thing in mind for sure.
Heading up to check out the property next weekend. Can't wait to see what I have to work with. If all goes well with the inspection I should be closing on it a few days later. Getting pretty excited!!
Steve
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Re: Trapping Cabin Plans
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09/17/22 12:56 AM
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Another side note, If you are off grid I'd get a propane generator, propane refrigerator, propane stove & propane heater. You can probably get delivery on your site. I would also have a small wood heater. I was off-grid up there for three years then I bought a cabin with running water & electricity.
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Re: Trapping Cabin Plans
[Re: Coulter]
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09/18/22 11:24 AM
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Maybe I mentioned this earlier, but look into "Nordic Oil Stoves" for heat (you can also place a kettle on top of them). They are a very efficient oil heater that does not require electricity to operate. much less space than a wood stove, no firewood to cut, etc.. Probably more cost effective than wood if your time is worth anything; plus very convenient.
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Re: Trapping Cabin Plans
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09/19/22 05:49 PM
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Thanks for the info EB...I had been kicking the idea of a pre-fab shell around as well. I may run with this option and build a smaller fur shed out building with the trees on the property. That seems to be a pretty reasonable price tag they have on those and it still leaves room for tweaking it a wee bit. I was going to upload some pics, but I can't seem to get them to work properly? Other than this one...
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