woodworking anybody?

[DiggerBryan]

Now that is pretty cool! I've been wanting to build a small cabin or something so I have a nice place to sleep on the 50 acres I have. Roughly...how much is that going to cost you when it's all done?

 

[bottlenutboy]

were up to about $1700 and we have MOST of what we need to have it finished i think we still need some luane for paneling, insulation, trim, and some more paint

its only 12x16 with no bathroom only a bedroom and a living room/ kitchen area

 

[LC]

I put up a 20 by 24 foot pole building a couple of years ago. The trusses metal roof, wood 2 x 4 runners for the roof, salt treated poles and runners for the metal siding on the walls ran me around 1100 dollars. Already had the metal siding for the walls, so that was a plus. Not the best of siding, but will do till I save up some money to put vynil on it to match the house and garage. Concrete floor about an additional $525.00. Like Spence, that was with me doing all the work myself. As you can see, the picture I posted was of the building before I got it finished. Just realized I never took a shot of it once I finished the blasted thing.

http://www.freewebs.com/yesterdaystreasures/index.htm

 

[LC]

Actually, the material you see here (no floor), plus a box of nails is what ran me about 1100 bucks.

http://www.freewebs.com/yesterdaystreasures/index.htm

 

[LC]

Are you going to vinyl the outside of it ?

 

[bottlenutboy]

nah were trying to keep it cheap...its getting painted....besides i dont like vinyl siding because iside 10 years it gets brittle and get holes in it

 

[LC]

You are right about the vinyl, it will get brittle over time. As for paint , I totally despise to paint.

 

[bottlenutboy]

I totally despise to paint.

i know what you mean i hate painting too but paint stays looking good longer than vinyl siding our house is in need of a paint job after about 11 years so paint should hold up pretty well...

 

[epgorge]

Go down to the local saw mill and get some tallings and do an adirondack siding. Cheap and will last along time, till the termites take over.
Nice buildings guys.
Spencer, you are an enterprising young fellow aren't you? If you want the girl, you better install a bath and I am not talking a port-a-potty either.

Joel

 

[bottlenutboy]

If you want the girl, you better install a bath

she's not moving in and were not getting married yet ive still got school and she does too...besides im not going to live in it for very long...just a couple years till i graduate and build my own place....