My Wyo Cabin Build - Progess Pics
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From: cnelk
29-Jan-23
Its a dreary cold day so I figured Id put my progress photos of my Wyoming offgrid cabin build into a video with narrative
Enjoy
From: jordanathome
29-Jan-23
Thanks Brad! Enjoy!!!!
From: wolverine
29-Jan-23
Great stuff!!
From: wytex
29-Jan-23
Officially jealous now. Thanks for sharing.
From: JohnMC
29-Jan-23
Looks nice Brad
From: Bou’bound
29-Jan-23
sweet
From: TREESTANDWOLF
29-Jan-23
Very nice!
From: MA-PAdeerslayer
29-Jan-23
Sweet Brad!
From: Mule Power
29-Jan-23
No wonder you don’t care about point creep! You’ll be a resident soon.
From: NDN
29-Jan-23
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
From: Treeline
29-Jan-23
Very nice, Brad! Hope it comes together quick!
From: c3
29-Jan-23
That's awesome cnelk !!!
How far of a drive is it for your to up there? I've spent some time out that way and would love to build a cabin near there as well, but it's about 8 hours for me. A bit too much, but dang that area is just about a beautiful as it gets.
Cheers, Pete
From: HiMtnHnter
29-Jan-23
That's pretty cool.
From: jdbbowhunter
29-Jan-23
Very Nice!
From: fastflight
29-Jan-23
Very nice. Would love to have something like that in Wyoming. Keep sharing as you do more.
From: Stoneman
29-Jan-23
Brad, really well done!
Any plans for solar?
From: fdp
29-Jan-23
Very cool indeed.
From: Quinn @work
29-Jan-23
Nice work. How much land did you buy?
From: LBshooter
29-Jan-23
What a great place to have, enjoy.
From: Marty
29-Jan-23
Looks great!
From: AZ8
29-Jan-23
Looks great! Totally jealous! :)
From: EmbryOklahoma
29-Jan-23
That is awesome, Brad!
What was your leveling process and footing to the earth? Also, do you expect it to shift any?
From: cnelk
29-Jan-23
Thanks for the replies guys. Here are few answers to the questions.
It takes me 4.5hrs to get there.
I bought 5 acres.
Yes, I’ll have solar. I’ve purchased the PV panel, wiring, lights, switches and usb ports. I have it set up here at home and I’ve been testing battery draw. When I go back up I’ll wire the cabin and then insulate, then start finishing the interior.
The structure is built on three treated 6x6s. (Similar to a storage shed) The soil condition is good with some small rock and good drainage. The overhangs are 16” on the sides and 12” on the ends. Should get plenty of moisture diversion away from the cabin.
I’ll definitely be going back up for turkey season in late April (if not before ) and do some hunting and working on the place.
From: woodguy65
29-Jan-23
Cool! I could look at pics of hunting cabins or old barns all day…or old barns converted to hunting cabins.
From: Old School
29-Jan-23
That’s impressive Brad. Great project!
From: Bowbender
29-Jan-23
Very nice, Brad. Second Woodguys comment. Could look at cabins all day.
From: Sivart
29-Jan-23
Looks awesome I wish I had those skills.
From: Ron Niziolek
29-Jan-23
Thanks for sharing Brad. It’s looking great!
From: Straight Shooter
29-Jan-23
Ver cool
From: HiMtnHnter
29-Jan-23
Is it surrounded by NF?
Let me know if you're needing anyone to watch the place during deer season.
From: Dirty D
29-Jan-23
Great stuff buddy!
From: ki-ke
29-Jan-23
Strong work Brad! Thanks for sharing!
From: WV Mountaineer
29-Jan-23
Great stuff Brad. Congrats.
From: wyobullshooter
29-Jan-23
Awesome Brad! Great job on the cabin and the video. I’m extra impressed you had your priorities straight and built the crapper first! ;-)
From: Vonfoust
29-Jan-23
Great stuff Brad! How much you rentin it for:) (We'll call that a 1/4 bath on AirBnb)
From: orionsbrother
29-Jan-23
Great job documenting everything. Looking good! Enjoy every minute.
From: BMF11
29-Jan-23
Living the dream, Congrats!
From: tobywon
29-Jan-23
Awesome stuff!! I was lucky enough as a kid to help with a house build in the VT woods that was 3.5 hours away. Similar to you, we would bring supplies up and work during the weekend. Had some downtime in between for some fun too. Took a while to complete, but learned a lot along the way (sometimes the hard way).
From: BC
29-Jan-23
Good job, very nice. Thanks for the recap. Looking forward to the finish.
From: hdaman
29-Jan-23
You are one talented guy. Nice work and thanks for sharing!
From: redneck hunter
29-Jan-23
Great place bud. Look forward to seeing the progress. I have several friends in that area. I'd move there in a minute. Waiting on the old lady to retire.
From: Whocares
29-Jan-23
Very nice Brad! Fun project.
From: cnelk
29-Jan-23
There could quite possibly be availability for a rental opportunity in the future.
Especially if you have Wyoming PPs to average with me - good trade eh? lol
Deer season is already booked for many years to come. I’m really looking forward to hunting deer out the cabin this fall.
From: jordanathome
29-Jan-23
Brad......if I don't draw I will have 13 elk pref points......just sayin......... ;)
From: t-roy
29-Jan-23
Good stuff, Brad! I see the title of your video is “Wyoming cabin build 1”. Is there a “Wyoming cabin build part 2” in the future?
From: Ambush
29-Jan-23
Man, you made short of that to lock up! And 4.5 hours isn't even a long drive, breakfast at home, lunch at the cabin. Definitely a lot of fun days ahead on your own little slice of Wyoming!
From: grasshopper
29-Jan-23
Nicely done Brad!
How far to your fishing spots?
From: Grunt-N-Gobble
30-Jan-23
That's great! Nice cabin.
From: BULELK1
30-Jan-23
Damn Nice man!
Good luck, Robb
From: BMF11
30-Jan-23
Living the dream, Congrats!
From: cnelk
30-Jan-23
Yes - there will probably be a 'Cabin Build part 2'. It will show the finished interior, solar system, new driveway and other stuff.
Fishing spots are fairly scarce. But South Dakota isnt very far away and there are some spots there so I'll get my dose of fishing.
From: M.Pauls
30-Jan-23
Nice work Brad! Hope you get lots of time to enjoy that slice of paradise
From: wooddamon1
30-Jan-23
Very nice! I built mine on treated 6X6s too.
From: BOHUNTER09
30-Jan-23
I know it’s really rewarding to create something like that and see it come to fruition. Enjoy
From: Chief 419
30-Jan-23
Great looking cabin! Put a mule deer rack over the deck and you’ll be set. Looking forward to Part 2.
From: Glunt@work
30-Jan-23
Nice! I see a lot of satsfying days in your future.
From: Inshart
30-Jan-23
Looks like a lot of years of enjoyment. I can just picture a few guys setting around a fire ring enjoying a couple drinks, pitching horseshoes. 2 thumbs up Brad.
From: maxracx
30-Jan-23
Very Nice, you are living my dream!!! Congrats
From: scentman
30-Jan-23
If that don't warm a person's soul, they're heart isn't beating... thanks cnelk, good stuff as usual.
From: TMac
30-Jan-23
Hey Brad very nice…..what animals are in that area to hunt?
From: T-rex
30-Jan-23
Brad I have 1 point I'll share with you if it helps...
From: Brotsky
30-Jan-23
Brad, you get a SD turkey tag and I can point you in the direction of a few BH's birds. I'll be out hunting the last 4 days of April.
From: deerhunter72
30-Jan-23
Looks great! Hope you get years of enjoyment out of it!
From: cnelk
30-Jan-23
All within a mile of the cabin
From: cnelk
30-Jan-23
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30-Jan-23
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30-Jan-23
From: KHNC
30-Jan-23
Looks Great Brad! The Black Hills are a beautiful place! A good friend on mine has a house in Rapid City that borders the NF on that side. Lots and lots of wildlife as you know already. Good luck this fall!
From: Whocares
30-Jan-23
Elk, deer, and turkeys right there! And fishing not far. Awesome. You're girlfriend will seldom see you...kinda like that Treeman!
From: HiMtnHnter
30-Jan-23
How close are you to NF? I can't help you with points as I am a WY resident.
From: goelk
30-Jan-23
Nice ,looking forward to the finishing touches. Can I knock on your door and get permission to hunt and corner crossing. LOL
From: Paul@thefort
30-Jan-23
Hey Brad, I build a dog house once and that only took me a day or two. :) But nice work on your house and enjoy it for many years to come. Paul
From: Glunt@work
30-Jan-23
He's pulling our leg. There is no good hunting in that part of WY ;^)
From: IdyllwildArcher
31-Jan-23
Very nice Brad.
From: Bowfreak
31-Jan-23
The joys of retirement! Congrats on your slice of heaven Brad.
From: midwest
31-Jan-23
Looks awesome, buddy! Can't wait to see it in person.
From: Mark Watkins
31-Jan-23
Congrats on making your dream come true!
Awesome!!
Mark
From: Beav
31-Jan-23
Looks great!
From: PopeYoung400
31-Jan-23
That is really cool. Enjoyed watching part one and looking forward to the video of the finish.
From: PopeYoung400
31-Jan-23
That is really cool. Enjoyed watching part one and looking forward to the video of the finish.
From: ND String Puller
01-Feb-23
Living the dream Brad! Nice work there, looks like paradise to me. Thanks for taking the time to post. Looking forward to the next update.
From: 12yards
01-Feb-23
That is really nice! What are your plans for water at the place? Do you have a well planned or shower capability? Or will water be a portable deal?
From: cnelk
01-Feb-23
No well. Water will be portable or captured off the roof.
From: pav
01-Feb-23
Nice work Brad!!!
From: Julius Koenig
01-Feb-23
So cool, I hope to do Something like that one day.
From: Rob in VT
05-Feb-23
Everything you need right there! Nice job. Do you hunt the National Forest there?
From: cnelk
08-May-23
Its been a bit since Ive updated this thread. Stay tuned for more progress [and hunting] pics
From: cnelk
08-May-23
I went up to the cabin at the end of March. So much snow. Had to snowshoe in. Hauled some gear in and Spent the night.
From: cnelk
08-May-23
Had a visitor
From: cnelk
08-May-23
Fast forward to last week (May 3rd). I made another trip up with more supplies to finish the interior.
Luckily the snow had just left and I was able to drive in.
From: cnelk
08-May-23
From: cnelk
08-May-23
I got busy with the inside. Insulated the walls and started putting up wall finishes. This is an old cedar fence that blew down and I salvaged some of the boards and hauled them up.
From: cnelk
08-May-23
I did take a morning off from working and headed to some nearby public land to do some Turkey hunting. I went to a place I found last year and as luck would have it, I was successful.
From: cnelk
08-May-23
I hiked in over 1.5 miles to get to the spot, and packing a turkey is much easier than packing an elk out!
From: cnelk
08-May-23
Back at the cabin
From: cnelk
08-May-23
I was just about done with what I wanted / needed to do on the cabin. My daughter, SiL and granddaughter are coming up over memorial weekend so I wanted the cabin to be ready for visitors.
There’s still more to do (as always) but it’s coming along nicely
From: MA-PAdeerslayer
08-May-23
Comin along good man! Was just wondering about this thread the other day!
From: goelk
08-May-23
Nice !! Snow melting fast i see
From: cnelk
08-May-23
Earlier in the thread I had a Part 1 video, here's Part 2
From: T-rex
08-May-23
Looks amazing!
From: SBH
08-May-23
That's awesome Brad. Retirement is looking good on you.
From: BOWNBIRDHNTR
08-May-23
I was hunting coues in Mexico when this was originally posted, glad it came back to the top. Very cool cabin cnelk!! Reminds me a lot of Bob's Buck Shack but the access is a little easier! Hope you get to enjoy it for many years to come!
From: ND String Puller
08-May-23
Looking good Brad!
From: Whocares
08-May-23
Pretty neat Brad. Fun to have a special place like that to go hangout. I gotta get up to my shack on the Littlefork this week now that the snow is gone. 5 1/2 mile atv ride right now which is perfect. Keeps it quiet. Was going to trap a few beaver in there again but couple things came up and season closes next Monday. Still go up and hang out for a day.
Enjoy it Brad and congrats on the turkey!
From: Old School
08-May-23
Love it Brad!! Fine job on chasing a dream and catching it.
From: LBshooter
08-May-23
Looks like you be built a hell of a blind lol very nice.
From: APauls
08-May-23
Way to go Brad! How good does that feel?
From: wytex
08-May-23
Congrats on the turkey !!! Been wondering if the numbers are still ok up there. Cabin is looking great too.
From: Dollar
08-May-23
Nice job Good thing you got a wall finished to hang that fan on in time.
From: JohnMC
08-May-23
Coming along nicely Brad
From: Pop-r
08-May-23
Looks great! Congrats on it and the bird!
From: midwest
08-May-23
Sorry it didn't work out to meet up this Spring, dang it!
From: Whocares
08-May-23
There must be a jug in there somewhere for a relaxing evening cocktail on the deck, but it didn't show up in the video. One of the best parts of an evening after a day at the shack.
From: Catscratch
08-May-23
Wow, great job! Love it!
From: cnelk
08-May-23
Whocares - the jug is there. Watch again :)
From: Paul@thefort
08-May-23
Hey Brad, did I see a For Sale sign at your Ft Collins house?
From: fastflight
08-May-23
Perfect. Thanks for sharing. I am so jealous.
From: Whocares
08-May-23
Watched on my computer this time. Spotted Fireball ! Didn't notice it on my phone. :)
From: BULELK1
09-May-23
Hell yes, Dreams do come True.
Good for you man,
Robb
From: WV Mountaineer
09-May-23
Nice!!
From: elkmtngear
09-May-23
Nice work, Brad. You thought of everything!
Great retirement project!
From: t-roy
09-May-23
Good stuff, Brad! What are your plans for the flooring? Leaving it as is, or are you planning on putting something else down?
From: cnelk
09-May-23
I’m planning on using garage floor paint on the flooring. Should help with any liquid spills.
Also planning on painting the upper OSB walls.
As far as selling my current house, the first $800k can have it.
From: Brotsky
09-May-23
Looks like a little slice of heaven Brad! Hopefully you can make it over to hang out with us in July when we come over for TAC!
From: Vonfoust
09-May-23
Insulating the floor Brad? If so, how? I have a similar setup I'm working on though not nearly as nice:)
From: Treeline
09-May-23
Great hunting cabin! Congratulations on the turkey!
From: Paul@thefort
09-May-23
Chris, might be too late to insulate the floor since there is no crawl space. Needs to be done prior to placing down the flooring on the joists. If there was a crawl space, a spray on foam or insulation board might have been used and as a deterrent for rodents who love to line their nest with fresh turkey feathers and fibers from camo clothing. :) Paul
From: cnelk
09-May-23
Watch the first video I posted to see what I did under the floor
From: Paul@thefort
10-May-23
Great idea.
From: Vonfoust
10-May-23
Ah I forgot about the first video. Paul a buddy of mine (yes my only friend:) got 1" foam board and laid it down inside on the floor then covered again with ply. He said it works relatively well. I've been debating it myself.
From: deerhunter72
10-May-23
Looks great! Enjoy
From: ND String Puller
10-May-23
Just an idea, not sure if you ever use Facebook marketplace? There’s always someone selling leftover flooring, even hardwood scraps on the cheap. People buy way too much or just waste a bunch. Looking forward to your next update!
From: scentman
10-May-23
Good stuff on this thread, nice cabin, great bird!
From: Pop-r
11-May-23
Your flooring over 1" foam is going to start squeaking severely in time. That's not a good idea at all.
From: Vonfoust
11-May-23
Thanks. I'll wait a while to see what he thinks, and also find out if he glued it somehow.
From: maxracx
11-May-23
Looks like a great place. Congrats.
From: SteveB
13-May-23
Love this Brad. Congratulations!!
From: cnelk
10-Jul-23
Here’s the latest update, and probably the last since the cabin is now complete.
Some of you have seen my latest update already but I’m sure some others haven’t.
The cabin exterior is all stained, front deck is sealed with Penofin, interior and exterior trim installed, interior painted, floor painted and the curved log with my granddaughters name on it is up.
Definitely been a fun project and now it’s time to start enjoying it.
Thanks for following along
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10-Jul-23
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10-Jul-23
From: midwest
10-Jul-23
Awesome buddy. Can't wait to check it out one of these days. Enjoy!
From: TGbow
10-Jul-23
Very nice!
From: t-roy
10-Jul-23
Looks great, Brad!
One suggestion…….you might want to re-evaluate your winter firewood supply….
From: Catscratch
10-Jul-23
Amazing project and place! Congrats man, you're living the good life and taking advantage of it!
From: JohnMC
10-Jul-23
Looks good Brad and sure looks fun! What Troy meant is invite him up and he will cut a winter worth of wood for ya.
From: Whocares
10-Jul-23
Maybe if we bring a pickup load and some fireball we can come and visit? And maybe a piece backstrap?
From: BULELK1
11-Jul-23
Hell of a dang nice job Brad.
I'm jealous, haha
Good luck, Robb
From: scentman
11-Jul-23
Heaven on Earth... very nice.
From: Lewis
11-Jul-23
Great looking digs I’m sure you’re proud and you should be hope you have many years to enjoy it Lewis
From: Will
11-Jul-23
Looks amazing - enjoy it!
From: Rut Nut
11-Jul-23
Rut Nut's Link
Looks GREAT!
Heaven on DIRT!(Sorry scentman ;-)
From: Deertick
11-Jul-23
I love the "Riata" sign!
From: Stoneman
11-Jul-23
Sit back and enjoy, looking forward to seeing your next project! Well done Brad!
From: Jordan
11-Jul-23
That is AWESOME Brad. I would like to find 5 acres or so up in WY to set up as a basecamp for our 5th wheel and put up a secure shop building to store it....eventually retire and live out of that location when not travelling in the 5th wheel. Oh...dreams.....
From: cnelk
11-Jul-23
The wood pile will definitely be a lot bigger before it’s needed. Summertime is when you do summer work. Wood cutting is fall work. ;)
The Riata has already had its share of Fireball drank. Next up is a bottle of Pendleton as it’s was a ‘cabin warming’ gift from a good friend.
Deer are plentiful so I think backstraps wont be needed. Hahaha!
From: luckychucky
11-Jul-23
Is the single wall stove pipe through the wall for a woodstove ?
From: Pop-r
11-Jul-23
No that's his plumbing vent. Lol
From: KY EyeBow
11-Jul-23
Very nice!! Congrats
From: air leak
11-Jul-23
Great job on the cabin build. Good luck with it.
Friendly reminder.. The stars always go in the top left corner.
From: cnelk
11-Jul-23
“ Friendly reminder.. The stars always go in the top left corner.”
I’ve been told that before and I’ll answer it the same…..
The stars ARE in the top left corner when I’m sitting on my deck. ;)
From: Hunts_with_stick
11-Jul-23
What is the temp like?
From: Sivart
11-Jul-23
Looks great. Wish I was as handy as you
From: Gib
11-Jul-23
800 thousand dollar home in Colorado,, cabin in wyoming. Priceless,, looks awesome!!!! Enjoy, thanks for sharing
From: Quinn @work
11-Jul-23
That came out nice Brad! I like the looks with the darker exterior stain.
From: Paul@thefort
11-Jul-23
WE all know where the next Bowsite gathering will be.
From: jordanathome
11-Jul-23
Hell Yeah Paul!
From: cnelk
12-Jul-23
"WE all know where the next Bowsite gathering will be."
Not a chance
From: 12yards
12-Jul-23
Beautiful man! Great memories will be made there!
From: Vonfoust
12-Jul-23
That's awesome Brad. Happy for you!
From: Ron Niziolek
12-Jul-23
Looks perfect Brad!
From: ND String Puller
12-Jul-23
Looks like paradise Brad!
From: Rut Nut
12-Jul-23
As Blake Shelton would say.....................”HELL RIGHT” Paul! Please post GPS coordinates! ;-)
From: Goelk
12-Jul-23
Awesone Congrats Enjoyed watching
From: Treeline
12-Jul-23
Excellent work! You definitely have a little piece of heaven there for sure!
From: orionsbrother
12-Jul-23
Looks great Brad. Congratulations again.
From: Twinetickler
12-Jul-23
That's pretty dang awesome! Great job Brad thanks for sharing.
From: pav
13-Jul-23
Nice work Brad! Enjoy!!!
From: WV Mountaineer
13-Jul-23
My kind of place. You did great! Congrats Brad.
From: Rgiesey
13-Jul-23
Looks great!
From: scentman
13-Jul-23
No problem rut nut, thanks for introducing me to that song! ;0]
From: Jaquomo
13-Jul-23
So happy for you, Brad! Great job!
Looks like those does are expecting some corn to drop out of that "shower" apparatus.. ;-)
From: cnelk
14-Jul-23
My granddaughter (whose name is Riata) is the reason I bought the land and built the cabin.
She made her first visit today. It all came together.
