Thread: Cubby House

yes that is a grape press, and to the left out of frame is a 300l stainless steel tank and 220L frenck oak barrel that I used to make shiraz the last two years. Unfortuntaly this year I didnt get any grapes. Not really a problem as I have a bit of a back log to drink after 2 years of production. I think I will be right for the next few years.

Came across this thread searching for cubby WIPs to compare mine to... stunned by the plans... got excited by the pics of frames... waiting for the spectacular finish...???

Originally Posted by rhancock

waiting for the spectacular finish...???

errr hmmm so is my wife.
I took a month off last year to do this project and had it all planned out.
11 months later its still going. It has about 2 weeks ago finaly moved out from under the pergola where it was being constructed and onto its stumps. (still not complete but nearly at lock up )

Unfortunalty I didnt take as many photos once I did get on a roll.
See some of the progress below.

Well the frams went up, Brace board lining went on pretty quick to keep it stiff and double as internal lining.
Bats went in the walls then the foil went on (This was a busy day)

Not much happend for a while then the I built and installed the window frames.




Wiring was intalled (12V lighting)



Progress was then slow it say like that for a while, winter came and it was tool cold and wet at night to do any work and weekends always seemed to be full, the days weeks and months drifty by then spring came and the first lot of weather board went on.


Then came the the first site inspection.


The next problem was where to put it.
The origional position had been deemed unsuitable and a new position in the yard was selected the problem was this ment I had to build a small retaining wall, and pave a large section that would not be as accesable after the cubby was put in location so progress on the actual cubby stopped and preperation of the site took up the next few weeks.


More updates shorlty (It has to be I have been give a stirct dealine of christmas)

bvdl75,

Post you address here ..... that way I can come down to Melbourne and fix you up .

My 8yr old daughter has seen this tread and commented 'daddy you have a lot of timber to build one like that'.

Looks like I'm now building a cubbyhouse . (4yr old son agrees with her)

No time, too many other projects (moving house soon) and now under the thumb of an 8yr old, damm and double damm.

Hope to see more pics of the finished cubby.

Steve

My wife has been hoping and wanting me to build a cubby house for the playgroup she runs at our church...Low and behold what do I see this day but some amazing plans etc for exactly what she requires. I would love to see more piccy's and also how you have done the floor etc. do you also have a materials list and sizes already done.
You have done a great job and your little girl will give ya lots of hugs and kisses I'm sure there is no greater reward than that.

Material list hey...... hmmm I did have one of those early on but with a few running changes the list is not so relevent any more.
there’s a bit more to go yet.
The floor boards for the verandah
The verandah
Vinyl floor.
Skirting
Arcs
Windows
Window Winders
Door
Front steps (you will see when I post a pic of the location)
Initial budget was set at $1000
I think at last count I was at $1400 and I still have the list above to finish.
My guess is it will end up at $1800 - $2000
Still over 12 months that’s not too bad and had I have purchased all the timber up front from a timber yard it would have been cheaper.
I purchased the initial lot from a timber yard and it wasnt that much got me about half way.
Then trying to do bits and pieces at night you stop at bunnies on the way home and $$$ the price goes though the roof before you know it.
If I was to build another I think I could keep it down at $1500 which for the finish is pretty good. you couldn’t get a kit with lining, insulation lighting, running water (just kidding well for now no water yet...) for that price.

Originally Posted by bvdl75

Christmas is coming and I have a week off and have set my self the task of building a cubby house for my 2 yr old daughter.

Originally Posted by bvdl75

More updates shorlty (It has to be I have been give a stirct dealine of christmas)

which christmas?!? You've not specified which one!

Enjoying the build - your plans are great. I've saved them off into the ideas folder...

Cheers,
Dave

Ok Done a quick tally up of materials I have used. I may have left some off as most of this is from memory and its been a long year.
PS now the cubby is for 2 girls as Number 2 has arrived.
Probably a good thing as now they both get it for christmas so there is no issue of its mine you wernt born yet... etc
Oh and there are more sheets to the plans thats jut the general arrangement.
I have details of the truss etc if anyone actually wants the rest just email me.
Regards
Ben



70*30 treated pine joists x 8 x 2.4M
140*30 treated pine bearers 6 x 2.4M
4 x Galvanised post bases (stumps)
2 x Sheets of yellow tongue for the floor
70*30 MGP10 for the frame Lots 2.4m sticks I think I used 30 something
5 sheets of brace board for lining. (Lage sheets 2100mm long I think not the smaller standard ones)
1L of Exterior Aquahere
14 x 8mm bolts and nuts to bolt cubby to floor (This is so when its finished as a cubby it can be unbolted and a short stud wall extension put in so it can be used as a shed)
2.5 x Packs of 5.8m 175mm Bull nose whether boards
1 x 2.4M 90 x 45 KD for veranda beam
600mm tongue and groove hardwood floor boards for veranda x 2.4M
2 x 1.5M x 60mm veranda posts (still looking for these if anybody can advise a low cost supply)
Colour bond roof I have the dimensions somewhere with guttering and flashing to suit
120 * 18 hardwood for the window and door frames about 4 x 2.4M
40 x 18 for window / door stop / Jam 4 x 2.4M
40x40 for the window 4 x 1.8M
2 x 12V down lights (I am wiring the cubby to the outdoor lighting so if you don’t already have a 12V supply you will need an outdoor transformer and outdoor garden cabel to run the power to it.)

3mm Perspex for glass 4 sheets
1.5 bags or R1.5 65mm bats rest went in the house roof
1 x roll of insulation foil
3M of electrical cable
1 x Light switch
4L paint
1L contrast paint for windows and door.

Interior paint (not up to that yet)
That will get you to where I am now.
Still need to purchase skirting and arc vinyl floor

Ben,

Thanks for the detailed list. Now I just have to find time............impatient little buggers.. to search the wood stocks.

Steve

Good work - its not how long it takes - its the end result that counts!

It does look like it'll be spectacular when its done. I will start a WIP thread for my cubby soon. My philosophy is more sort of basic, but solid than fancy...

Here's a teaser showing progress so far:

I found a few other pics of construction on the other pc

Dad give me a hand one day


Window frams made but not in yet

Richard,

He doesn't look impressed with the progress so far.


Steve

Woodworkers' Lesson #1: Everything worthwhile takes a long time. If its very worthwhile, it'll take a very long time. Extremely worthwhile projects may hang on for years, some are so worthwhile, they'll never get finished!

Was the christmas deadline met or were there lots of tears?