Oh to be a Boy! The Treehouse was almost completely made with recycled materials, mostly finds from freebies.
We all worked together on it. 6 by 6 Treated lumber was set in cement, eight total posts (3 along each side, and 2 casing the ladder). The Decking structure measures 12 by 13 feet centered over a Huge Western Red Cedar Stump that is over 12 feet wide. Probably at least two hundred years old. We put a trap door and ladder on the inside of the treehouse which is a 7 foot square building and 9 feet tall on the northern side. A great thing about this Cedar Stump was that it was hollow, which made it easier to cut an opening with my chainsaw leading to the main access to the treehouse. There is one sliding glass window, two port hole windows and a large window. The coverings for the porthole and large window were made from a garden gate that I cut into three pieces. The vintage door with a window was found, painted, and hung. I plan on putting a set of stairs and railings around the decking for safety and access. I am also going to run power to the building. My son wants me to put a crows nest 20 feet up in the Fir tree next to the tree house.
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William
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#1 posted 1080 days ago
There’s tree houses, now there’s house trees (a tree with a house growing on it?). Never mind, it’s too early for me to come up with better humor than that.
This is nice though. Any young boy would be thrilled with that. I bet you got Dad of the century award for this one.
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Ken90712
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#2 posted 1080 days ago
What a cool dad you are! What a great tree house. Love the secret hiding place! Congrats to both of you!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
canadianchips
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#3 posted 1080 days ago
I’m guessing DAD had just as much fine as the kids ! (The way life issupposed to be) Thanks for the pics.
Re-claimed materials. woot woot.
-- "My mission in life - make everyone smile !"
489tad
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#4 posted 1080 days ago
sweet!
-- Dan, Naperville IL, I.G.N.
ianlee74
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#5 posted 1080 days ago
Too cool. Oh, to have a redwood forest in my back yard…
-- Ian, Tennessee
LesIsMore
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#6 posted 1080 days ago
Holy Swiss Family Robinson Batman! That’s awesome, great build!
saddletramp
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#7 posted 1080 days ago
You are having w-a-y tooooooo much fun. Man up!! LOL
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standfir
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#8 posted 1080 days ago
That is AWESOME!! Love it, this takes me back to when I used to build forts as a kid. What a great project, your son will always remember that build. Great job!
-- If you build it, they will come
Bluepine38
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#9 posted 1080 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks, now one again, can you tell me which of the boys had the most fun? Great
idea, wonderful craftsmanship and a great way to get a young Lumberjock started, I still remember Dad
and I sharing a few projects back when. Thank you for sharing and hope you and your family enjoy many
more hours of woodworking.
-- As ever, Gus-the 75 yr young apprentice carpenter
zlatanv
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#10 posted 1080 days ago
That is so very cool, nice to get it done together, love the access in the tree. Great memories for a life time!
-- Z, Rockwall, TX
Bertha
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#11 posted 1080 days ago
My fiance’s given me the go-ahead for a treehouse and I thank YOU for that. I can’t wait to join you on an awesome build.
-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog
Manitario
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#12 posted 1080 days ago
very cool…looks better built than my real house!
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WoodsmanWoodworker
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#13 posted 1080 days ago
What happened to the beautiful tree your son’s house is now on?
-- We must protect the forests for those who can't speak, for the trees and animals. ~THE WOODSMAN~
D1st
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#14 posted 1080 days ago
Nice build and good memories I’m sure. The telescope and stand is also a nice touch. Welcome to LJ’s
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RexMcKinnon
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#15 posted 1080 days ago
Now that’s a cool project made by a cool dad.
-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!
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