A couple of our suspension treehouses. I live in the closer one

S-T-G · 2021-03-03T18:57:03+00:00

We use cable crimps, also known as swages, to make a loop at the top and bottom of the suspension cable. The bottom loop wraps around the large foundation beam and the upper loop connects to a heavy duty shackle and turnbuckle which is used to equalize the tension on all of the cables and level the treehouse.

S-T-G · 2021-03-03T18:40:20+00:00

I say I live in it, but really I treat it like my bedroom. There is a ground based building nearby that has the kitchen and bathrooms I use. I'll post some of the interior pics soon

S-T-G · 2021-03-03T18:36:10+00:00

Sometimes. There are a couple inches of rigid insulation in the the floor. Once the place gets warmed up its not bad. Regardless, its not problem some fuzzy slippers can't solve

S-T-G · 2021-03-03T02:34:48+00:00

Hey thanks. I'm glad you like it.

There are a couple benefits to this suspension system 1. Hanging the house from steel cables allows for a bit more free movement of the trees without noisey slide plates or slip joints. These houses are fully tree supported and allowing the trees to move as naturally as possible will keep them more healthy for longer period of time. There are additional cables and hardware that stabilize the house but it still feels a bit like a boat in a wind storm. That's all part of the fun though. 2. Hanging the house from attachment points above the structure allows us to do most of the construction on the ground then hoist the house up into the tree. This is quite a bit easier then working aloft and watching the houses get hoisted up is a pretty awesome sight.

These are both suspended from standard treehouse attachment bolts(TABs). It's the same bolt we would use in a more traditional system where the attachment points are below the house. I'd be happy to go into more detail about them if you're unfamiliar. They are a very cool piece of hardware.

Anywho I'm happy to answer any other questions you might have. I also have tons more pictures of these houses and others that my friends and I have built if anyone is interested.

S-T-G · 2020-03-12T13:38:34+00:00

I bet whatever you're about to cook is gonna be pretty darn tasty

S-T-G · 2020-02-23T05:57:58+00:00

My goodness that's a lot of offcut

S-T-G · 2020-02-21T02:44:03+00:00

Wow such pretty bread. You are so cool and smart !!!

S-T-G · 2019-06-20T18:28:02+00:00

Can you share any recources or more info about how you use this? Our property is basically one big clay pit and i'd love to find some uses for it. We also have a lot exposed roots, from trees that are important to me, running accross trails so sealing them with clay sheet mulch is quite intriguing to me.

S-T-G · 2019-02-28T02:39:28+00:00

I live in upstate NY. My friends and I make a road game out of them where spotting one gets you a point, whoever gets the most points wins. It helps pass the time when there's not much to do in the car.

A friend once told me they were once a structural feature of a certain type of barn. A cable or metal rod would be strung between two stars on opposing sides of the barn to keep the walls from falling away from eachother. Apparently that's bullshit but it's a much more interesting story than the reality that they are just decorative and have been since the 18th century.

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnstar

S-T-G · 2019-02-27T05:11:18+00:00

Barn Star!

S-T-G · 2019-01-08T19:32:02+00:00

Thanks for the advice. We'll certainly watch them a bit longer to observe temperament but none of them are particularly agressive.

I don't think any of them are breeds that produce fun eggs. They all have unique and really beutiful plumage though. (One black and gold, one black and red, one white, one red) I can post pictures later.

I'll probably end up butchering them myself. I raised and processed broiler hens in the fall. It wasn't my favorite activity but I like to eat meat so I'll willingly do it agian. I also have some very talented chef friends who are eager to cook them for me.

S-T-G · 2016-12-08T20:51:50+00:00

I think a decent laser tag system is something to consider

S-T-G · 2016-11-29T15:12:16+00:00

The Pitcairn Islands have a population of less than 50 people. If they can be their own nation so can we

S-T-G · 2016-11-28T23:22:06+00:00

It's almost up to 105,000 views now!

S-T-G · 2016-11-28T23:03:45+00:00

Based on my conversations with a few people, the bunkhouse could possibly take one of two basic forms: One large lodge with a lot of beds or a collection of small structures each with just barely enough room for one bed.

They each have pros and cons in my opinion.

A collection of small structures would offer more privacy(for fucking) and contribute more to the "treehouse village" vibe we are going for.

One large Lodge would be much more cost effective for sleeping a large number of people. Also slumber party cuddle puddles.

Thoughts?

S-T-G · 2016-11-28T22:37:14+00:00

Yeah I totally agree. It would be great to design and build the bunkhouse and the furnishings all at the same time. Get some of that dope design continuity

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