Tiny shack. Who has one? Ideas?

[MarkReynolds]

Burnt sap I have the same sorta set up my shack is on a 6x10 trailer aswell. I like that I can move it if needed. I have a D&G 18x48 evap, with some wood stack on one wall. 40 gallon storage tank and 5 gallon pail with hose going to copper pipe around chimney pipe for preheater. First year in it so still some quirks to work out and improve on.

[MapleSaint]

image.jpgHaha. Love this thread!! Everyone rags on me because they call it a dog house. My shack is a 6 by 8 with a Halfpint in it. It keeps me and my gear out of wheather, on and off the season. I love it and I have fun doing it. If you read my profile I am dreaming of a real(bigger) sugar shack.

[handtapper]

Just to put it out there I have a 2x6 in a 8x12. It would fit in a smaller shack but there would be no room for bottling or such.

[Burnt sap]

Sounds nice . The guy next door has just an awesome set up and have told him if he ever sells give me a shout. Just tow it across the road

[djhcatony]

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My little shack is 9X9' three sided and I draw a tarp over the front for protection when not boiling. The evaporator is 18x48". Pretty tight with wood storage and I plan to expand the woodshed for storage next year.
Dan

[Sandersyrup]

Here is an update on my progress.

I took to heart what a lot of you contributed.

I went with an 8x12 and that made a huge difference in usable space.

It still meets every possible definition of a shack. I reclaimed a lot of lumber and metal roofing. The whole cost was below $500. It still needs a lot of work but I'm boiling in her today and it's cold outside so I'm happy as clam.

Thanks for your help MT folks! Hopefully next year we can legally sell some of our specialty syrups that people keep asking for!


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[optionguru]

I love it, congrats.

[Shirefisher]

I love this greenhouse /sugar house build. Has anyone built anything like this? It looks like the original poster hasn't posted in a while. I would love to know how the build has stood up the last few years. I'm having to do some research on the clear polycarbonate siding.

[Galena]

I also have a tiny shack, built of pallets and sheet metal. Approx 8x10.

And now I have a little bit of a problem....thanks to my new insurance company I now have to relocate it cause it has to be farther awy from my house. The trick is, it has to be moved down a fairly narrow strip of land (approx 20 ft wide) cause whatever moves it - a tractor presumably - can't go on my weeping field. Any other ideas?

[Maple Man 85]

And now I have a little bit of a problem....thanks to my new insurance company I now have to relocate it cause it has to be farther awy from my house. The trick is, it has to be moved down a fairly narrow strip of land (approx 20 ft wide) cause whatever moves it - a tractor presumably - can't go on my weeping field. Any other ideas?[/QUOTE]

Jack it up and put a couple of logs underneath it (make sure they over hang the front and back on the structure). Then use 2x4's to tie the logs together with barn nails. From there, wrap a strap or chain around the front 2x4 and either use a wench or track machine (excavator) to move it where ever you want.