Deer Run- 16x26 in Oklahoma

Sassy · October 01, 2009, 11:08:39 PM

Congratulations!

ScottA · October 06, 2009, 04:55:10 PM

Drilling for water...sideways. Found water 200' away 3' deep.

October 06, 2009, 06:23:23 PM

Well after nearly 2 years we finaly got water to the property. I hired a crew to drill under the hiway to the water main on the other side. They showed up with over a half million dollars worth of equipment and got the job done in 6 hours. Worked out to about $500 an hour not counting material. I still need to connect the water to the cabin but that will be easy after this fiasco.

MountainDon · October 06, 2009, 06:29:37 PM

Cheaper than wells I know about around here.

How deep under the road?

ScottA · October 06, 2009, 06:37:15 PM

It's about 7' deep at the center of the road. The rig they have is really cool. They can steer it underground.

October 06, 2009, 06:44:05 PM

That would be cool to see.

TexstarJim · October 07, 2009, 05:18:04 PM

Hey Scott, congrats on getting your water line going. Thanks for sharing the photos too, very interesting stuff.

diyfrank · October 07, 2009, 07:53:28 PM

Thats a pretty slick machine they have.
When we bore we have to prep a hole large enough for the machine to sit in at the desired depth.
Glad to see you got it over to your place. Sounds like they treated you right.

glenn kangiser · October 08, 2009, 11:10:12 PM

That's great, Scott. Glad you finally got water.

October 09, 2009, 12:02:03 PM

Thanks guys. I'm going to pick up the wire for the electrical service today. By monday I won't need to run a cord to the pole anymore.

ScottA · October 12, 2009, 08:15:13 PM

I got the permanent power hooked up today. This is a real milestone (the second in a week) for us. It's so nice to just walk in and flick on a switch instead of the daily ritual of stringing out extension cords. The service is #4 copper in conduit underground. It connects to a sub-pannel on the pole with a 100 amp breaker. I'm picking up the mahogany paneling tomorrow.

MountainDon · October 12, 2009, 08:33:39 PM

Quote from: ScottA on October 12, 2009, 08:15:13 PM
It's so nice to just walk in and flick on a switch .....

ScottA · October 22, 2009, 03:39:07 PM

Some new pics.

Fall is in full swing.

My work area today. Kinda messy.

Making progress on the paneling.

Office corner where the desk will go.

Looking up into the loft.

ScottA · October 22, 2009, 03:43:29 PM

Ship's ladder finished.

More paneling in the living room area.

Storage loft.

Bed area in the loft.

Other end of the bed area.

October 22, 2009, 03:45:45 PM

Cat who runs our house (Snowy) and me the cat bed at home in front of the computer.

Redoverfarm · October 22, 2009, 04:17:57 PM

Finally a face to go with the name. Looks like you are making very good progress. At that rate you will make your deadline. What are your plans on finishing the paneling.

For me I am still at the will and pleasure of my plumber. He showed up last night and worked until 11:30 running the main 3/4" gas line. Suppose (?) to show back up friday night to run the 1/2" drops and drip tubes and will finish it up except the flex line to the individual appliances.

TexstarJim · October 22, 2009, 04:32:58 PM

"Finally a face to go with the name." - Well who's that guy in the avatar/picture? (just joking)

It all looks really good Scott and all your hard work is paying off. I really enjoy viewing the pictures, so keep them coming please. Scott, do you realize that there has been almost 60,000 views of your thread?

ScottA · October 22, 2009, 04:35:08 PM

I'll sand it next week then apply minwax stain. I did a test piece yesterday to see how it looks. I don't think I'll mess with laquer. It looks fine with just the stain. I will put poly on any trim pieces that will be subject to frequent touching. The paneling should be done by saturday. With luck I'll have it all stained by halloween. Next step will be cabnets.

Bobmarlon · October 22, 2009, 08:05:46 PM

looking good scott, is that all mahogany wood paneling?

ScottA · October 22, 2009, 09:16:17 PM

Quotelooking good scott, is that all mahogany wood paneling?

Yes, it cost $11 a sheet, it's 1/8" thick.

October 22, 2009, 10:20:03 PM

Thank for the pix, Scott. You are making great progress and electricity too...

RainDog · October 23, 2009, 08:49:37 AM

That paneling looks really great.

I've gone over this thread a few times. Still haven't decided whether I'm inspired or just jealous.

Oh, wait wait. It's not all about me, is it? I keep forgetting that.

Seriously, your cabin looks fantastic. Really something to take pride in. Thanks for all the photos, too.

Good show!
Parks

TexstarJim · October 30, 2009, 12:29:34 AM

Scott, the weather appears to improving and according to weather.com, the next 10 days call for sunshine. Even if half those days are sunny, it will give us a chance to get more work done. I think you're mostly done on the outside, but damp weather still effects your place unless you've finished with everything that needs low humidity to dry and/or cure?

jdhen · October 30, 2009, 06:23:49 AM

Don't believe 'em Jim! They've teased us before with 10 days of sun and it always changes!

Actually I do feel good about the next ten days as weather.gov concurs with weather.com. Hopefully there's strength in numbers.
I'm afraid that after I get the roof on the mother of all droughts will start!

ScottA · October 30, 2009, 07:09:24 AM

QuoteI'm afraid that after I get the roof on the mother of all droughts will start!

You know it will. Has it stopped raining since you started framing?

I got most of my outside work done. I managed to get the deck stain on last weekend during a 3 day dry spell. I still need to hook the water up to the cabin and paint the front door. Worst part about the rain is it's so dark and gloomy.