Cabin Addition

beenthere · January 10, 2013, 06:18:58 PM

Nail it up quick, before she can change her mind again.... ;D ;D

But you will do everything to make her happy. We know.

Peter Drouin · January 10, 2013, 06:21:19 PM

Nice job MM, I have a [she] too, for over 30 years, and like you she can have the house any way she wants :D have fun

isawlogs · January 10, 2013, 06:24:05 PM

Always, always, did I mention one should always check with the boss before putting anything together, no matter how well intentioned one is, check with the boss. ;)

LeeB · January 10, 2013, 09:04:26 PM

Quote from: isawlogs on January 10, 2013, 06:24:05 PM
Always, always, did I mention one should always check with the boss before putting anything together, no matter how well intentioned one is, check with the boss. ;)

And make her put it in writing. :D

WDH · January 10, 2013, 09:07:44 PM

Wow, you could drive a herd of elephants thru that opening (if you had any elephants, but I don't think that they are native to Mississippi. I think that you will have to go to Texas to find some to test it out).

Magicman · January 10, 2013, 09:43:48 PM

It is my understanding that elephants can not exist in a Sweetgum environment. That means that I am safe, because I noticed a Sweetgum tree yesterday.

Magicman · January 19, 2013, 09:33:29 PM

We were able to spend a couple of more days working on the Addition.

The first order of business was the A/C duct. Since there will be a new central A/C-heating unit located in the Addition "mud room", duct had to be run which would not only service the Addition, but would also tie into the existing duct work. I had purposefully left an overhead access to the existing duct which would also serve to house the registers for the Addition.

Two 8" ducts servicing the existing Cabin as well as the Addition.

And then have to drop below ceiling level to enter the mud room.

A 4' closet will be on the right side of the room. The ceiling will be 8' on the left and then step down to 7' to accommodate the overhead duct.

We were also able to make good progress applying the "Pickling Stain" (white wash) on most of the walls. This shows the Pickled wall on the left compared with the unfinished wall on the right.

Flooring should be next.

WDH · January 19, 2013, 10:01:47 PM

Most excellent.

Mooseherder · January 19, 2013, 10:07:10 PM

Great progress. Keep on rolling.

WDH · January 19, 2013, 10:08:35 PM

Glenn,

I heard a rumor that he might need a pecan table for the addition

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Mooseherder · January 19, 2013, 10:12:08 PM

It's only got one leg to it. :D
Besides, he wants one sans breadboard. ;D

WDH · January 19, 2013, 10:18:23 PM

Yep, yours might be too fancy for him ;D.

Mooseherder · January 19, 2013, 10:22:34 PM

No, too distressed. :D

Peter Drouin · January 20, 2013, 09:23:07 AM

nice MM good job ;)

Tree Feller · January 20, 2013, 01:33:03 PM

Quote from: Magicman on January 10, 2013, 09:43:48 PM
It is my understanding that elephants can not exist in a Sweetgum environment. That means that I am safe, because I noticed a Sweetgum tree yesterday.

You're right, MM. We have lots of Sweetgums here in East Texas, too, and no elephants. I think the Sweet Gum Balls are too hard on their feet. :D

Warbird · January 20, 2013, 03:04:21 PM

Looking good, MM!

Magicman · January 26, 2013, 10:38:33 PM

I was able to spend a few hours today on the AC/Auxiliary Heat return air chamber.

The first order of business was determining where the return air vent would be.

And then cutting the 20"X20" opening for the grill and return air filter. Next was building the platform that will become the bottom of the return air chamber. I should be able to complete the return air chamber and mount the air handler on the next trip. Another small step.

WDH · January 26, 2013, 10:58:47 PM

Good stuff! (you made a fine mess, too!)

Magicman · January 27, 2013, 09:00:27 AM

Well really I have a fine mess. After the last wall gets stained, flooring will be next, so everything gets cleaned up.

I am starting to get excited because I am finally able to visualize all of the steps until completion.

There will be a grand "Chickin Crispin" this Spring......probably in June.

digin1

digin_2

Planman1954 · January 30, 2013, 08:11:29 AM

One small step for Magicman.....one giant LEAP for Magic woman!

Magicman · January 30, 2013, 09:06:37 AM

After this storm last night, we postponed sawing for the rest of the week, so that gives me a few days to work on the Cabin. 8)

Magicman · February 02, 2013, 10:08:00 PM

Due to the roof line, etc. the mud room is 17" lower than the Cabin Addition floor, so I had to build a platform first and then build the return air plenum on top of that. That 17" space will be used for boots, etc.