my dirt bag cabin
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Porkbrick
TreeHouser
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that was two weeks ago. last weekend i started on the rafters. they are 4"x4"x16', notched to fit the purlins and half-lapped at the peak. i got half of them up, this weekend i hope to have the rest done and plywood/tarpaper. then i can finally take a little break!
prepping the joinery...
its starting to look like an f*#king roof!
prepping the joinery...
its starting to look like an f*#king roof!
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
Outfriggingstanding!!!
mastermind7864
Treehouser
What are your plans at the tails, and for support at the wall? Really fantastic looking BTW.
rumination
Migratory Hippie Arbolist
Looking really nice! Keep posting updates. 
mastermind7864
Treehouser
Sounds good to me. I wanted to build a straw bale house in the worse way when I was a bit younger.
pantheraba
More biners!!!
This really is so cool to watch happen. Your updates are most welcome..thanks for taking the time to document and share. Awesome work.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Awesome workings going on there!
It is really coming together Jamie!
It is really coming together Jamie!
Tree Reb
TreeHouser
This has turned out really amazing so far, I cant wait to see the roof on.
gf beranek
Old Schooler
Making excellent progress, Jamie. Thanks for the updates
Burnham
Woods walker
Better and better.
Porkbrick
TreeHouser
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well, i almost got all the ply up today. unfortunately i was working by myself, and my drill batteries crapped out on me
. it is no longer a fancy walled courtyard! im honestly a bit shocked at how huge it is turning out to be. the ceiling is over 18ft at the peak! i feel like i should start looking for an airplane to hang up there (or a whale skeleton).
the rafters completed.
plywood begins
almost there...
. it is no longer a fancy walled courtyard! im honestly a bit shocked at how huge it is turning out to be. the ceiling is over 18ft at the peak! i feel like i should start looking for an airplane to hang up there (or a whale skeleton).the rafters completed.
plywood begins
almost there...
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
You fricking RAWK!
When can I move in???
When can I move in???
SouthSoundTree
Treehouser
WOW, the work with dimensional lumber and jointing shows skills that aren't always required in more organic, alternative construction, like cob or rammed earth, from what I can gather.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
SAWEEEET!
woodworkingboy
TreeHouser
Once you get the roof on, it is time to have a party!
mastermind7864
Treehouser
What you are doing here is something special in my humble opinion. I keep looking at the gable ends, and the area between the wall and rafter tails trying to envision what could fit there that would add to the design. I'm sure whatever you come up with will be awesome.....
Porkbrick
TreeHouser
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After rushing and hustling to get the roof up this fall, go figure it turns out to be one of the driest winters on record
. better safe than sorry i suppose. been hard at work on the retaining/base wall. this is the last step before i can start applying the first coats of plaster over the bags. i will breathe a huge sigh of relief when they are finally covered.
some built in stairs past a big rock.
. better safe than sorry i suppose. been hard at work on the retaining/base wall. this is the last step before i can start applying the first coats of plaster over the bags. i will breathe a huge sigh of relief when they are finally covered.
some built in stairs past a big rock.
mastermind7864
Treehouser
I've been waiting for an update.
Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
Man, that's gonna be one stout structure!
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
I love the re-purposed urbanite.
