Deer blind/stand plans

RevSmoke · 10-18-2010, 03:46 PM

OK, here's the deal. I need to build a couple deer blinds/stands using some stuff that is purchased, and materials I will cannabilze from the barn that is already falling down - there are barn boards and aluminum sheets that I can use to enclose the frame and put on as a roof.

First, realize that if I build it, it has to be easy. I can cut and hammer and all that stuff, but I definitely am not the one to have to it if you want perfect corners and edges and something that is level.

OK, I found one set of plans online, but I am trying to keep the costs down and the one I found uses aluminum channel and tubing. Here's a link http://deer-stands.net/uploads/GITG_box_blind.pdf

Can someone with some better knowledge than I look at it and tell me if I can do this without using the aluminum tubing and channel and making full-length windows? Or is the aluminum stuff cheaper than I figure?

First, I figure I'd like to have a floor that is two sheets of plywood side by side - I am guessing that'd make the stand 8X8 - unless someone can give me reason to make it smaller? The other thought is to cut two feet off of each and make them 6X4 sheets, making the stand an 8X6 stand.

What I'd like is the basic framing of a stand with the floor, the walls, and roof - something designed so that I don't have cut the two sheets of plywood that make up the floor. I'd like the roof sloped, so that it is 7' at one side and angled so that snow will slide off - maybe 6' or 6.5'.

What is and idea for the framework for the walls? I'd like it so that I can put in door and windows.

Than I need ideas for a door and windows that are simple. I was thinking plexiglass window built onto a frame that can open and close - I have the idea in my head of using 2X4s, plexiglass, faring strips to seal it on, and hinges - inside a wider 2X4 frame. Only I don't have the know how to tell what the dimensions would need to be for the window to open in the outer framing.

So, can anybody help me out blueprints of pans for this?

Anybody want to come and join me at "the shack" this Friday and Saturday?

Thanks.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

10-18-2010, 03:46 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Deer blind/stand plans OK, here's the deal. I need to build a couple deer blinds/stands using some stuff that is purchased, and materials I will cannabilze from the barn that is already falling down - there are barn boards and aluminum sheets that I can use to enclose the frame and put on as a roof. First, realize that if I build it, it has to be easy. I can cut and hammer and all that stuff, but I definitely am not the one to have to it if you want perfect corners and edges and something that is level. OK, I found one set of plans online, but I am trying to keep the costs down and the one I found uses aluminum channel and tubing. Here's a link http://deer-stands.net/uploads/GITG_box_blind.pdf Can someone with some better knowledge than I look at it and tell me if I can do this without using the aluminum tubing and channel and making full-length windows? Or is the aluminum stuff cheaper than I figure? First, I figure I'd like to have a floor that is two sheets of plywood side by side - I am guessing that'd make the stand 8X8 - unless someone can give me reason to make it smaller? The other thought is to cut two feet off of each and make them 6X4 sheets, making the stand an 8X6 stand. What I'd like is the basic framing of a stand with the floor, the walls, and roof - something designed so that I don't have cut the two sheets of plywood that make up the floor. I'd like the roof sloped, so that it is 7' at one side and angled so that snow will slide off - maybe 6' or 6.5'. What is and idea for the framework for the walls? I'd like it so that I can put in door and windows. Than I need ideas for a door and windows that are simple. I was thinking plexiglass window built onto a frame that can open and close - I have the idea in my head of using 2X4s, plexiglass, faring strips to seal it on, and hinges - inside a wider 2X4 frame. Only I don't have the know how to tell what the dimensions would need to be for the window to open in the outer framing. So, can anybody help me out blueprints of pans for this? Anybody want to come and join me at "the shack" this Friday and Saturday? Thanks. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"