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 Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 06:18 AM
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Spanky_Jr
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Well guys, we have acquired a great piece of land that will be perfect for a piano blind that will accommodate 6-7 guys. Here are some ideas of what I am thinking:    And for fun:   I will be posting framing plans and more detail drawings, once I get to work on them tomorrow or Wednesday. After the plans are finalized, if some people are interested in the build, I will post progress photos of the build. Sorry about the shameless plug, ( My Company Logo) Thanks, Cole M.
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
[Re: Spanky_Jr]
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02/12/08 06:21 AM
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If anyone has anything to add that can improve what I have done, please let me know!
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 12:20 PM
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TXHonker
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Looks like the top is going to be to open to me ?
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 12:25 PM
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TexasHeat
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Skip it and do it right! Pit blind is the way to go!
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 12:27 PM
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If anyone has anything to add that can improve what I have done, please let me know!
You'll find that you'll need a vertical roof support in the center. Your entry doors should swing out towards the water or shooting area. You might want to have at least one dawg door in the front that allows easy exit and access for retrieves. Cross braces between the front studs also serve as a handy shelf for ammo, coffee, etc. Drill two 5/16" holes on a cross piece in front of each shooter and then insert wooden dowels to serve as barrel holders. When you actually set the blind in place, have it pitched very slightly forwaed and to one end so that all of the water from hunters and dawgs runs forward and to one end. Drill 3/4" drain holes in the floor between the stud and close to the front wall to help quickly drain run off. Be sure to paint inside the hole to minimize rotting.
Cappy ... At my side for thirteen years, in my heart forever. 
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 01:05 PM
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Here is a pic of the inside of my big blind... Only problem is 5 years later the elements have taken it...and I have to tear it down and start over... J.J. 
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 02:26 PM
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Guy
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 03:05 PM
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Thanks for the pics of what other guys are using.
I will add more, to what I have done and I will post an updated version.
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
[Re: TexasHeat]
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02/12/08 05:18 PM
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Gdogg
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Skip it and do it right! Pit blind is the way to go!
I totally agree. Without any natural vegetation in the area you are going to really stick out. A pit or layout blind would work best. I used to have a lease on a 20 plus acre lake in Waco with limited vegetation and the ducks would constantly flare even though the blind was heavily camoed and well off the water.
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 05:28 PM
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 06:35 PM
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What about some windows in the top? I hate not being able to see all the way around, but I suppose it depends and the place you're hunting too. Just my .02
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 06:49 PM
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I've only hunted from an actual stationary a few times. The thing I really don't like is you can hunt the same place over and over but the best place to set up each time can really just depend on the conditions of the day.
I'm a big fan of layout blinds because you can pretty much just set up anywhere with them.
The fixed blinds I have hunted out of are normally set up where you can really shoot 360 degrees and water is on all sides. So maybe setting up a fixed blind on an island might be a decent strategy.
Dear Lord please bullwhip me for saying this but I agree, Marcstar is in the lead. Please nobody use this as a quote!!!
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 08:12 PM
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 08:27 PM
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View the ducks see! 
"Daddy!, that big woman we saw at Walmart, her belly looked like a busted can of bisquits!"
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 08:39 PM
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Guy
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View the ducks see!
LMAO!  
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 08:42 PM
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 08:46 PM
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View the ducks see!
Genius
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/12/08 10:08 PM
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Why have the front fold down some? Is it necessary?
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
[Re: cannon88]
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02/13/08 12:49 AM
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Yes that way if you have short people hunting with ya. Such as kids.  Looks good to me Cole
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/13/08 01:30 AM
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Yes that way if you have short people hunting with ya. Such as kids.
Looks good to me Cole
or you and Remi  LOL, that hurt my gut 
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/13/08 02:36 AM
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Looks good to me Cole
Thank you!
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/13/08 12:06 PM
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A couple more tweaks:
Looks good, but I'd probably hinge the dog door at the bottom, so it drops forward...just a thought.
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/13/08 07:34 PM
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First of all, great drawings. Regarding the dog door, my dog always hunts on my left side so I do my best to make sure she has a straight line view and exit at least for the start of the retrieve. In that regard I'd suggest putting the dog door on the left side of the blind unless you're left handed and shoot from the right side of the blind to take advantage of the extra swing. In a perfect world it is usually better to have southpaws on the right side of the blind and right handed shooters on the left.
In the past I've found that when guests bring their dogs and they haven't had a chance to train on either going out a left side door the dogs are at a big disadvantage as they are used to a straight run and can view the mark and the fall. As long as your dog does not break, she will not flair ducks. Also another good reason to leave the dog on the left is that when the blind is all toasty warm you don't want your dog to get water in all your buddies’ hot chocolate when she shakes...
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/13/08 07:44 PM
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First of all, great drawings. Regarding the dog door, my dog always hunts on my left side so I do my best to make sure she has a straight line view and exit at least for the start of the retrieve. In that regard I'd suggest putting the dog door on the left side of the blind unless you're left handed and shoot from the right side of the blind to take advantage of the extra swing. In a perfect world it is usually better to have southpaws on the right side of the blind and right handed shooters on the left.
In the past I've found that when guests bring their dogs and they haven't had a chance to train on either going out a left side door the dogs are at a big disadvantage as they are used to a straight run and can view the mark and the fall. As long as your dog does not break, she will not flair ducks. Also another good reason to leave the dog on the left is that when the blind is all toasty warm you don't want your dog to get water in all your buddies’ hot chocolate when she shakes...
Blue Moon
Thank you for the compliment on the drawings.
I agree with the dog door and will make the changes to the plans.
Thanks,
Cole M.
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Re: Duck Blind Plans
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02/13/08 07:51 PM
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Hugu2283
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I call far right on the bench.
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