Pleasant Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I looked at flip overs, I looked at cabins, I looked at hub type pop ups.... although they all had features I liked none of them in my opinion was what I wanted sooooooo I made what I call the Hole Hopper. You may all start laughing now The best thing about the whole deal was I made it out of left over stuff I had in the shop, the only thing I had to buy was $5.28 worth of screws, nuts and bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4 Army Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 very cool. especially for that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatfixer Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Nothing funny at all. Great idea and the best part is, as you say, made with left overs! make sure you get some reflective strips on it somewhere. Happy fishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datvbdad Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 with the bucket positioned as it is, will it grab snow as you pull it or does it just look that way? Cool design. No room for second person though. Could that have been planned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleasant Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 the bucket acts as a ice hole sleeve and there is a catch cover for the hole when you take the bucket out.Nope it is 36 x 60 it was planned as a one person hideout.I have a larger permanent for when there is more than just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleasant Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thank youYep putting the reflective strips on it are on the gots to do list yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert1965 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 pretty cool. you have got me thinking that making your own, might be a good summer project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert1965 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 who has other home made huts? show us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rope Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 That's one sweet lookin little hut! Can't beat the price.Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigginjerk Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Great idea! Looks nice, not trying to be critical but you might want to put another hole by the door so when you set your hook you don't hit the ceiling with your rod. But very cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picksbigwagon Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 That is pretty cool looking. How did you attach the rod to it? I am guessing it is an adjustable shower rod.Very inventive......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeese Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Dang I thought I got a good deal on my portable. Nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckKiller Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 oh thats neat... i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Almquist Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Looks really great and so is the price. I could see me using it and the first time I would set the hook my arm would be out the roof. I don't think that there is a house tall enough for me. Sooner or later I will hit the roof I can't tell you how many time I have hit the roof in my Otter Lodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandmannd Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 LOL, first time I saw that bucket I thought it was an ice house!!Just givin you greef. It's a good looking house and you can't beat the price at all. You did a great job. It would probably be a little low for me settin the hook as well. Do you think the carpet will hold up? That would be about my only concern, but other than that it's a very nice little house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor_guy Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Lets see... You paid $5.28 for it...... I'll give you $17.00 for it. I like it, dont wory about what everyone else thinks. Think of it like a good hat. You just have to own it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullzeyez61 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 That is very impressive. What did you use for the blue tarping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Very nice job. Looks like it would be perfect for a single guy and easy to move around etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert1965 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I will give you twenty right now do you do paypal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookincalifornia Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 very nice. i made a portable once, but not nearly as clean and stable as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainehazmt Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 very sweet! light too Im sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleasant Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Let me answer the questions I saw in the thread hopefully caught them all. The center roof support is a metal closet pole socket on each end and wood closet pole with angles cut on each end to fit. You guys must set hooks like my old man did. hit both sides of the fish house and the roof or on open water darn near tip over the boat. Don't think it will be an issue for me I am not quite that aggressive LOL My permanent has carpeting in it and I love it no slippery floor, wears well, insulates The blue tarp is just that an old blue poly tarp... I put it on there more to make a pattern and will cut a heavier one in the future if this hut works out the way I hope it will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandmannd Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Any way you slice you got a good house for a great price. It will serve you well for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Neat build.. My dad built a house somewhat similar to that when he was a kid.. I'll have to find it and take a pict of it some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCLaker Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 That thing is sweet .... great job on the handy work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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