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 deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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08/21/08 03:05 PM
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I have been told abvout people making blinds out of those big clear plastic water totes with the metal "cage" around them. It sounds like a good idea so I went & bought one ($40). I know the idea is to cut the jug in half & raise it up but I'm not exactly sure what to do. Has any one done this that might can tell me how you did it and offer some advice. The demisions are 36"x46"x48" (LxWxH) here is a picture of what I'm working with. http://www.jmesales.com/Gallery.aspx?itemid=122626 http://www.bulksystemsinc.com/img/ecobulk.jpg
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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08/21/08 03:17 PM
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LOL That is what i hunted with last year... There was 2 or 3 of them on the lease where i was. They are light and easy to move. They are quite to if u bump or someething
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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how where they made? are they roomy enough?
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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08/21/08 03:57 PM
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I would like to see a pic of a completed one if anyone can come up with one.
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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They were cut 3/4 off the top and they were set in side a metal frame with square tubing for the legs, The door was a a little small and yes it was tight but i am a big boy but i could still get around and see, it was cut so that the metal was the gun rest all the way around.
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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08/21/08 04:55 PM
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Where did you get one for $40. I'd like to have one for water.
"If age structure is deemed to be valuable to management,...What percentage change in age structure or condition does TPWD recognize that it needs to detect in order to trigger a regulatory change?  TPWD
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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08/21/08 05:16 PM
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Just bought one from a guy in Euless for $50. There is another guy selling them for $60. Both are on craigslist.
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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Off HWY 67 here in Texarkana. The plastic tote w/out cage is only $20.00 and $20.00 for the cage. The guys is cheap. 55gal drums with lid & ring for $20.00
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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08/21/08 05:45 PM
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thx,
didn't think about craigslist
"If age structure is deemed to be valuable to management,...What percentage change in age structure or condition does TPWD recognize that it needs to detect in order to trigger a regulatory change? TPWD
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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08/22/08 04:08 PM
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Orn do you know where the guy is on 67?
I will buy a couple next weekend.
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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08/22/08 05:02 PM
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The guy is right off 67 & loop 245 (hwy 59) next to the roadway. From I30 exit at hwy 59 & again at hwy 67 go east. he is right next to the roadway. from 59 take the loop towards I30 and exit at 67, turn right (east). He's easy to find if you are familair with the area.
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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Anyone have a pic of one of these ?
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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08/22/08 07:05 PM
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This thread is worthless without pics
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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I searched craigslist and didn't see any for $50 or $60. Could you post the link to the craigslist link? I want 4 or 5 of those for cisterns. Thanks.
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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08/22/08 11:02 PM
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i can guarantee you the plastic wont last more than a couple years. it will crack and break away.  build one out wood for under $100.
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I would also be interested to see what chemical was stored in them before they are sold as used... 
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I would also be interested to see what chemical was stored in them before they are sold as used...
Most that I have seen have been used for Caustic. But I do alot of work around water treatment plants. We have a couple of them to hold corn.
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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08/23/08 03:41 PM
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the Guy with the totes in Euless is named Dana larson his phone number is 817-919-3837. he only had four left when i got mine last week. they contained de-icer for planes previously
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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I would also be interested to see what chemical was stored in them before they are sold as used...
Most that I have seen have been used for Caustic. But I do alot of work around water treatment plants. We have a couple of them to hold corn.
The last ones I saw on craigslist had been used for a tequila factor  and they were selling them for 40.00 a pop. I posted a link a couple of weeks ago on the trader section. Maybe the link is still on there.
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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More totes on craigslist under farm equipment today
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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08/26/08 12:31 AM
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hightechredneck or dgilbert made one from a tin type water tote. Had it on a trailer. Pretty need looking blind
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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I would like to see a pic of a completed one if anyone can come up with one.
Me too. I'm small, and just can't imagine using one of those for a blind. 
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I'm almost done with mine & will post pics then. I can tell you that there will be plenty of room for most people below 300lbs & 7ft tall. this blind has the same demesions as the sportsman condo sold at gander for 659.00. it's 4'x3.5'x5' (lxwxh)
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Re: deer blind/stand from 275gal water Tote?
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 NOW THIS THREAD AINT WORTHLESS!!!!! LOL
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