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Posted: 1/28/2024 2:25:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kharn: I thought caribou and reindeer were wild vs domesticated.  Kharn  They taste different and the meat looks different. I like bou. My grandparents and one set of Sami great grandparents were reindeer herders. |
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Posted: 1/31/2024 2:56:47 PM EDT
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New video shows some of the perils of going out at night while it’s snowing and no trail to follow.
 Phase 12: Off Grid Living in Remote Interior Alaska: Trouble on the Trails & Kitchen Island |
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Posted: 1/31/2024 5:15:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: akcaribouhunter]
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rosta97: New video shows some of the perils of going out at night while it's snowing and no trail to follow.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHEX5Nr53mc  Get some headlight bulbs that have a yellow/amber low beam. Plus add some amber led pods. Also skeeter screen can be used to dim the lights down. Yellow poly rope works good for yanking thing out. Gives just enough to allow some spring action. Tie the snow flap up in deep snow and that will help backing up. Also as soon as you get stuck do not spin the track. Pack the snow around the snogo and it will walk right out. Tripods every ten to twenty feet with reflectors. What is done out here to mark trails. Time for a superwide skandic! That would have been a blast.  |
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Posted: 1/31/2024 5:18:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: akcaribouhunter]
[#4]
These guys are nuts!
 trail to the mealy mountains Labrador 2024 pt 1  trail to the mealy mountains 2024 pt2 . |
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Posted: 1/31/2024 6:13:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BPR]
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I liked you. Until I was watching your Phase 10 video and this ad popped up. Or should I say pooped up-
 Attached FileI know- you can't control them. :) |
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Posted: 1/31/2024 6:41:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BPR: I liked you. Until I was watching your Phase 10 video and this ad popped up. Or should I say pooped up- https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/44835/Screenshot_2024-01-31_171153_jpg-3113859.JPG I know- you can't control them. :) Oooof. Sorry about that.
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Posted: 2/1/2024 2:17:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By akcaribouhunter: Get some headlight bulbs that have a yellow/amber low beam. Plus add some amber led pods. Also skeeter screen can be used to dim the lights down. Yellow poly rope works good for yanking thing out. Gives just enough to allow some spring action. Tie the snow flap up in deep snow and that will help backing up. Also as soon as you get stuck do not spin the track. Pack the snow around the snogo and it will walk right out. Tripods every ten to twenty feet with reflectors. What is done out here to mark trails. Time for a superwide skandic! That would have been a blast. I know you’ve said this at least 4 times. Just ordered some yellow bulbs. |
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Posted: 2/13/2024 1:20:38 PM EDT
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 Phase 14: Off Grid Living in Remote Interior Alaska: Going out with a Bang in 2023! How we spent the new years holiday out there. Going to make the railings for the loft and maybe start cutting a trail to the creek/shooting range this weekend. Also got my ptarmigan I got out there back from the taxidermist. Going to hang it in the cabin.  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/13/2024 2:27:00 PM EDT
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Love the fork in the road. |
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Posted: 2/19/2024 7:28:28 PM EDT
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 Attached FileHadn’t snowed in weeks and the wind had blown a lot off at the higher elevations.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileFinally made some railings. |
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Posted: 2/19/2024 9:02:02 PM EDT
[#11]
Some postcard worthy photos
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Posted: 2/19/2024 9:22:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rosta97: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/1477DFDE-0AE6-4FCD-A3DB-2483CE005F0E_jpe-3134786.JPG Hadn't snowed in weeks and the wind had blown a lot off at the higher elevations. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/1F28A101-C297-418E-BF1D-52646BE318C6_jpe-3134788.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/5EAE7ABC-FDE5-4321-BD2D-B30F43F6FEB7_jpe-3134789.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/830A1AE1-CAE4-439A-8501-32E059663A35_jpe-3134790.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/1345638E-05CD-4C72-9F22-B4360723E7EE_jpe-3134798.JPG Finally made some railings. |
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Posted: 2/23/2024 10:22:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rosta97]
[#13]
Heading out again tomorrow. Worried about the one spot on the trail. Hauling the same load. 2 dressers. We got stuck and messed around there for 2 hours. Coming out of the valley where the snow drifts. Might just tandem it from the get go.
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Posted: 2/23/2024 10:35:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rosta97: Heading out again tomorrow. Worried about the one spot on the trail. Hauling the same load. 2 dressers. We got stuck and messed around there for 2 hours. Coming out of the valley where the snow drifts. Might just tandem it from the get go. Have you messed with the rear suspension any to see what helps? Sometimes shortening the front limiter strap a hole or two will make a difference. Also leave the rear flipper unlocked. Makes backing up easier and especially when stuck.
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Posted: 2/23/2024 10:47:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rosta97]
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Idk that much will make a difference. Steep hill. With a 3ft verticals drift. Hard wind blown crust with sugar snow under it.
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Posted: 2/25/2024 7:16:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rosta97]
[#16]
Trail had been ridden the most I’ve seen it this winter. So didn’t have any issues getting out. Mostly because of the 100 caribou tags they gave out.
Funny seems most that got them are from the valley. So driving 800 or so miles round trip for a hunt with a small chance of success. I haven’t seen a caribou in 2-3 months.  Attached FileGot all the dressers I picked up from the university of alaska for dirt cheap when they were redoing the dorms out there. Makes it a lot neater and more organized than totes.  Attached File Attached File Attached FileSaw an owl  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/25/2024 7:58:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rosta97: Trail had been ridden the most I've seen it this winter. So didn't have any issues getting out. Mostly because of the 100 caribou tags they gave out. Funny seems most that got them are from the valley. So driving 800 or so miles round trip for a hunt with a small chance of success. I haven't seen a caribou in 2-3 months. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/9FE38806-DEE3-4D8B-A453-B79BE20649B5_jpe-3141327.JPG Got all the dressers I picked up from the university of alaska for dirt cheap when they were redoing the dorms out there. Makes it a lot neater and more organized than totes. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/576A3C04-A998-43B3-A476-2E983E8272FB_jpe-3141328.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/B4C9F99B-468B-4090-B944-05EDC901BDAF_jpe-3141329.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/B10AF0F1-589A-4D80-9F54-2D545552EF4F_jpe-3141330.JPG Saw an owl https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/85A5A9F4-5B1D-4B7C-9306-B1195EC7975B_jpe-3141332.JPG |
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Posted: 2/25/2024 8:54:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Atropian_Defector]
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Those UAF dressers are HEAVY, had a few when I was up there, I shoulda snagged you some from Wendy’s
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Posted: 2/25/2024 9:31:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Atropian_Defector: Those UAF dressers are HEAVY, had a few when I was up there, I shoulda snagged you some from Wendy’s Yeah last weekends go out with 2 wasn’t fun. Spent 2 hours stuck. Was planning on the same this go around so got lucky. |
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Posted: 2/25/2024 10:06:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rosta97: Trail had been ridden the most I've seen it this winter. So didn't have any issues getting out. Mostly because of the 100 caribou tags they gave out. Funny seems most that got them are from the valley. So driving 800 or so miles round trip for a hunt with a small chance of success. I haven't seen a caribou in 2-3 months. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/9FE38806-DEE3-4D8B-A453-B79BE20649B5_jpe-3141327.JPG Got all the dressers I picked up from the university of alaska for dirt cheap when they were redoing the dorms out there. Makes it a lot neater and more organized than totes. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/576A3C04-A998-43B3-A476-2E983E8272FB_jpe-3141328.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/B4C9F99B-468B-4090-B944-05EDC901BDAF_jpe-3141329.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/B10AF0F1-589A-4D80-9F54-2D545552EF4F_jpe-3141330.JPG Saw an owl https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/85A5A9F4-5B1D-4B7C-9306-B1195EC7975B_jpe-3141332.JPG  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/25/2024 10:42:26 PM EDT
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Got some life things going on with work, my parents, and a trip so will be a bit till I make it back out.
Next big priority is bear covers for the door/windows. Then won’t be too much time until the snow starts to melt. |
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Posted: 2/25/2024 11:18:46 PM EDT
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Your build is moving along very nicely. Can’t imagine the cold (Louisiana) but the views are incredible. Y’all have done a great job with the YouTube vids as well. My wife is now hooked. Great to see the time you are spending with your family 🤙
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Posted: 2/25/2024 11:39:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rosta97]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Daponch: Your build is moving along very nicely. Can’t imagine the cold (Louisiana) but the views are incredible. Y’all have done a great job with the YouTube vids as well. My wife is now hooked. Great to see the time you are spending with your family 🤙 Thanks. The wife films, edits, produces all that. |
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Posted: 2/26/2024 11:10:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rosta97: Thanks. The wife films, edits, produces all that. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rosta97: Originally Posted By Daponch: Your build is moving along very nicely. Can't imagine the cold (Louisiana) but the views are incredible. Y'all have done a great job with the YouTube vids as well. My wife is now hooked. Great to see the time you are spending with your family Thanks. The wife films, edits, produces all that. |
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Posted: 2/26/2024 3:02:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Merlin: Tell her I look forward to them each week! Thanks. They should be improving in the near future. Taking some peoples suggestions. Getting some better equipment etc. Especially rolling into summer well have more projects to showcase. |
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Posted: 2/27/2024 3:56:19 AM EDT
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Awesome updates Rosta! Looking good!
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Posted: 2/27/2024 10:57:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rosta97: Thanks. They should be improving in the near future. Taking some peoples suggestions. Getting some better equipment etc. Especially rolling into summer well have more projects to showcase. |
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Posted: 2/28/2024 10:22:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: scuba_steve]
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Fantastic stuff. Thanks for sharing.
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Posted: 2/28/2024 6:00:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rosta97: Thanks. The wife films, edits, produces all that. Her efforts are appreciated. We watch them all and give them a thumbs up. |
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Posted: 2/28/2024 6:35:09 PM EDT
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Rosta97
Thank you for this thread. Beautiful country and much respect to you and yours. ms gamboolgal and I have lived on the Gulf Coast and/or Sub Sahara West Africa all our lives working the Oilpatch before i retired. We both break out the Winter Coats when the temperature gets in the 50's...  Cannot imagine the Cold yawl are living in Please post more  |
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Posted: 2/28/2024 8:24:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gamboolman: Rosta97 Thank you for this thread. Beautiful country and much respect to you and yours. ms gamboolgal and I have lived on the Gulf Coast and/or Sub Sahara West Africa all our lives working the Oilpatch before i retired. We both break out the Winter Coats when the temperature gets in the 50's... Cannot imagine the Cold yawl are living in Please post more Thanks. I can’t imagine the heat. I was in Texas a couple years ago and thought I was gonna die. Unfortunately won’t be much to post for about a month. |
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Posted: 3/9/2024 4:31:09 PM EDT
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A look at some of the trials and tribulations of the ride.
 Tough Travel on the Trails from our Off Grid Remote Cabin in Alaska back to our Homestead |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 10:28:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rosta97: A look at some of the trials and tribulations of the ride. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1AzrcaBBj4Love these videos. What was the critter at the end? |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 10:36:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KodiakZach: Love these videos. What was the critter at the end? Looks like a porky. |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 10:39:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Log: Looks like a porky. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Log: Originally Posted By KodiakZach: Love these videos. What was the critter at the end? Looks like a porky. Looked like a Wolverine to me |
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Posted: 3/12/2024 1:03:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rosta97: A look at some of the trials and tribulations of the ride. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1AzrcaBBj4 |
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Posted: 3/12/2024 1:06:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KodiakZach: Looked like a Wolverine to me Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KodiakZach: Originally Posted By Log: Originally Posted By KodiakZach: Love these videos. What was the critter at the end? Looks like a porky. Looked like a Wolverine to me Would have been good eating as it looked like a younger one. |
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Posted: 3/14/2024 1:00:55 PM EDT
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Yeah it was a porcupine.
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Posted: 3/14/2024 4:49:46 PM EDT
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To anyone who's never buried a snowmobile (yes, snowmobile, not "snow machine or sled" like some of you weirdos call them
) in 3 or 4 feet of snow it's not on my recommended 'things to do' list. Most of us that live in moderate winter areas that would travel to, say, the UP down have the experience and typically just grab a handful of throttle till it's REALLY buried. Got a SkiDoo MXZ700 so stuck in a drift in my yard once that I had to pull it out with my truck! Ripped the front bumper off in the process because I already snapped a ski loop yanking on it with my Rhino. Put me at the chiropractor for 3 months! That said, I give you guys who get real snow accumulations a lot of credit for your riding skills. |
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Posted: 3/14/2024 10:18:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By explodingvarmints: To anyone who's never buried a snowmobile (yes, snowmobile, not "snow machine or sled" like some of you weirdos call them ) in 3 or 4 feet of snow it's not on my recommended 'things to do' list. Most of us that live in moderate winter areas that would travel to, say, the UP down have the experience and typically just grab a handful of throttle till it's REALLY buried. Got a SkiDoo MXZ700 so stuck in a drift in my yard once that I had to pull it out with my truck! Ripped the front bumper off in the process because I already snapped a ski loop yanking on it with my Rhino. Put me at the chiropractor for 3 months! That said, I give you guys who get real snow accumulations a lot of credit for your riding skills. Last winter when bringing the logs out I got my tundra more stuck than ever. Tried to ride down to my property from the main trail that hadn’t been ridden all winter. 5-6ft of powder. Ended up having to shovel/snow shoe down a 100ish meter path back to the main trail. Always say no better work out than deadlifting 500lbs out of a hole. |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 2:46:17 PM EDT
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 Attached FileGetting some materials to make bear covers for the windows. Probably going to prefab a lot at my house then bring them out. Had very warm temperatures lately. Hopefully not too late. |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 2:57:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: akcaribouhunter]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rosta97: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/IMG_2136_jpeg-3168127.JPG Getting some materials to make bear covers for the windows. Probably going to prefab a lot at my house then bring them out. Had very warm temperatures lately. Hopefully not too late. Raining here.  Ice roads are closed from too much water in the plowed roads. I haven't even been out ptarmigan hunting and the wife only went pike fishing twice. |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 3:02:39 PM EDT
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How are the prices on wood up there? I just rebuilt my pergola and it was a beating.
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Posted: 3/24/2024 3:05:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rippr334: How are the prices on wood up there? I just rebuilt my pergola and it was a beating. $18.22 per 2x8x10. Total with hinges, latches, etc $290. |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 5:34:58 PM EDT
[#45]
 Attached FileTossed them together real quick. Probably church them up with some boards making an x across the front out there. |
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Posted: 3/25/2024 4:19:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rosta97: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/IMG_2142_jpeg-3168308.JPG Tossed them together real quick. Probably church them up with some boards making an x across the front out there.
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Posted: 3/25/2024 9:16:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MADMAXXX: Some 3" drywall screws drilled in from the back of the 2x boards with 1 1/2 inches of the pointy end facing outside would help deter a bear from pawing at those window protectors. Yeah they are easier to transport without that though. |
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Posted: 3/25/2024 3:11:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AKSnowRider]
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OP, a big piece of plywood filled with nails laid on the deck in front of the door with a screw in each corner holding it in place on the deck is bear stopper #1, since they normally take the door off the hinges for entry...Every time a bear sacked one of our trapping cabins they have gone in the door and out a window, even with bear boards on the windows...Stopping them getting at the door has ended all bear problems, even if we leave the windows uncovered while gone....Since we went to the entryway boards we have not had a cabin sacked, thats been since 2006 or so....The window boards stop humans though.....Ours our hinged on top, use a rope and pull to open/hold open with some 3" screws in the lower corners to secure... We just bring a screw gun along to remove the screws when we get there.....
ETA: We have never put nails or screws in the window boards, only the door boards.... |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 9:28:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AKSnowRider: OP, a big piece of plywood filled with nails laid on the deck in front of the door with a screw in each corner holding it in place on the deck is bear stopper #1, since they normally take the door off the hinges for entry...Every time a bear sacked one of our trapping cabins they have gone in the door and out a window, even with bear boards on the windows...Stopping them getting at the door has ended all bear problems, even if we leave the windows uncovered while gone....Since we went to the entryway boards we have not had a cabin sacked, thats been since 2006 or so....The window boards stop humans though.....Ours our hinged on top, use a rope and pull to open/hold open with some 3" screws in the lower corners to secure... We just bring a screw gun along to remove the screws when we get there..... ETA: We have never put nails or screws in the window boards, only the door boards.... Yeah I plan to do that as well. Just gotta remember to move it before me or the dogs step on it. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 9:29:30 AM EDT
[#50]
 Phase 19: Building Off Grid in Remote Interior Alaska: Building Loft Railings! First video in a while of actually building something. |
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