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MikeVT
09-07-2013, 12:49 PM
I built this sugar house over the last few months with the help of pictures on this site, so I figured I would post a few pictures to help out other people that are trying to build one also. I am not a builder or carpenter in any way, so It is my own interpretation of what I want in my sugar house. There may be some "weird" things done in some peoples opinion but keep in mind I built this step by step and kept changing my mind and developing it as it was built.
Here are a few pictures of the progress. The cupola was the toughest project, but I did it the easiest way I thought would work. using reclaimed barn board for the door.
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millscrest
09-07-2013, 05:23 PM
Looks just GREAT!!!!!!!

Sloandale Bee Farm
09-07-2013, 09:26 PM
That looks absolutely awesome! Great job!

maple flats
09-08-2013, 06:18 AM
Nice job for sure. Suggestion, in the future edit your pics before posting so they are right side up, it is easier for others to view them.

MikeVT
09-08-2013, 10:18 AM
Yeah, I got nothing.. they are and were fine on my computer when I uploaded them. Then somehow they are sideways on this page. Sorry--

unc23win
09-08-2013, 05:55 PM
Looks good!

RC Maple
09-09-2013, 07:22 AM
Building my sugar shack was the most fun part of the whole experience. I also used this site a lot looking up pictures others had posted. I asked questions a got answers that were a real help. I found the book put out by University of Vermont on sugar house construction that someone had linked to on this site and that was a help too. Enjoy your building!

The Village Farmer
09-15-2013, 09:56 AM
Great job! I bought an Alaskan Sawmill to mill lumber from my white pine. It is a slow process but the wood sure is cheaper.
Seeing other sugar house projects helps to keep you inspired.
R C the book from U of V is great . Lots of good info . Thanks