At the age of 76 I decided to built myself a permanent Bush Craft Shelter.
These are the primary Tools. A hand made Saw, Ax, Hatchet,
Brace and Bit and string.
Moved many poles 4-5 inches in diameter.
Some of the poles.
Starting, the first cut.
Front Header Up.
The whole structure to be drilled and pegged.
Back Header up, and three rafters just set for looks.
Moved 21 more poles.
All Rafters done, some more bracing.
Started Roof.
Roof Done. Bottom Ring cut to fit.
Bottom Ring drilled and pegged.
More Bracing. Used tire inner tube strip to hold other end.
All the bracing around the bottom done.
Starting to make siding.
Inner tube holds the pole.
Taking the high spots off.
Back wall is up.
South Wall is up.
North Wall Up
Started Bed Platform
Bed Platform Done
Seat Done
Two Shelves Up
After 36 days and 160 hours of work, I am ready to try it out!
2021
Started Wood Shed
Roof On
Started Side Walls
Done
Wood
Start Tool Room
Pick and Shovel
Frame is up
Siding
More Siding to Go