The only thing I can tell you that I've done and REALLY liked is to put plexiglass (non opening)on the corners. it really helps keep movement down to be able to see through the corners instead of look around them.

Between the window and the corner
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in your 3rd pic it would cover that little 3/8" square in the right center of the pic.

Good Morning radtexas was wondering if you could send me a copy of your plans they are awesome. I'd be interested in the octagonal blind too.

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It would cost a little more in plywood,but, i built mine 4x6 and the next one will be 5x7, just gives a little more leg room for a bigger man

Great looking stand! I've sent you a pm for the plans, Thanks!

39 nine inches on the windows and as far as being skylighted that is another over blown issue

Someone suggested windows that slide up. I second that.

I put sliding (sideways) windows in mine and have to do too much repositioning if there are 2 people or you need to aim your rifle to one extreme or the other. Ie: to shoot to the right, I'm fine, but to the left requires I slide both windows to the right to shoot out the left side of the slot.

Also, I hung see-through camo netting on the inside of all my windows to break up any outlines.

Very nice plans. PM sent for the pdf version.

May be on your deer, but mine are very good at skylighting. I hunt out of the 6 shooter sf fiberglass blinds and now have the four back Windows covered with black curtains

Just a few items I could think of.

1. Large over hangs on the roof catch a lot of wind, a real problem if elevated.

2. Found out windows that open vertically are better then windows that open horizontally. Windows that slide up will allow more space for your firearm. Windows that slide sideways only give you half the space of the window.

3. Blind corners are a pain. Run the windows closer to the windows.

4. Doors that open to inside can be a problem as for as things getting in the way.

5. 4x6 blinds are OK, but a little extra leg room is sure nice if you have long legs. Plus if you install shelves, your 4x6 living area has now shrunk, especially if two people are hunting.

6. Paint the inside a dark green or black.

7. Have a good way to block off a window to eliminate being highlighted. I have a piece of cardboard cut to fit the window behind me, also have see thru camo curtains. Do not place your blind east and west if you can help it, I fought the sun on every hunt morning and evening for 10 years. Thank God the thing finally blew down.

Radtexas nice plans. Every consider using 2x4 metal studs. Should not weigh much more than 2x2 and that would really firm things up. I PM'd for a copy of the plans. Thanks in advance.

Question: How many years will plywood last? And do you use treated plywood?

Nice plans for building an awesome stand/blind.

I do see one thing though. The bracing on the stand portion is all drawn so that it is weak if the blind tries to twist counterclockwise. Enough weight and it will naturally do this on it's own. It needs some additional bracing installed on opposite angles of the existing bracing to provide equal support.

On a personal note, I prefer there be an absolute minimum amount of material blocking my view. I build my stand with only a 2x3 in each corner to support the weight, with continuous windows on the three sides I hunt. When the stand is elevated the animals can't see all the way through, and I don't have to bob and weave around to see everything. Again, personal preference.

Very nice stand though, and even better planning.

I like to take my kids hunting. But most of the time they get sleepy and want to lean against me to sleep. How about a hinge down bunk bed off one of the long walls. Hinge it up and out of the way when not needed. Stuart

I didnt read the whole post

Lose the overhang
Not so much pitch on the roof
No windows on the back
Door goes on the back
Move window to corners so there is not blind spots
Lower the windows down to 33 or so. You can ad to the height with a pad or rest

+1

Can i get a copy of the drawings sent to me? matt.carr@williams.com

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Please send clayton120702@yahoo.com

Wow,
Can you email me the plans..

put plxiglass in that little section between windows and corner studs (doesn't open)... saves a LOT of movement to look around the corners

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PM sent. Would like copy of plans as well

please send plans to jyanker@juno.com.
Thanks

Great blind, and a lot of effort that I am sure is appreciated by many. Very similar to what we've built a couple of times. I like for the windows to span the full width on all sides, except the door. Our plywood windows lift outward, with a nylon cord, made adjustable by a row of hooks or just nails to hold the cord. Outward, the plywood window serves as an adjustable sunshade and keeps it dark inside. Very quiet, no sliding, no limits on field of view. We learned to locate the cord in the middle of the window to prevent warping. Thanks for posting your great plan.

My son and I built this stand and we love it! Not complicated to build and to set it up in the field was pretty easy. We are going to build another one come fall.

I know this is well after the fact, but do you still have the plans for the blind? I would like a copy if possible.

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LouisFrank