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 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 08:13 AM
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Last edited by BowSlayer; 08/21/13 08:21 AM.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 08:14 AM
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Last edited by BowSlayer; 08/21/13 08:16 AM.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 08:15 AM
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 08:18 AM
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My son and I built this blind for our new lease. It's plywood construction and seals up tight. I used a cargo door from an RV for the door and deerview windows. Several coats of primer/paint. I used aluminum coil stock for the roof and put it on a 10' tower. I think it will be comfy on those blustery winter days in west texas.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 12:53 PM
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Looks great.
Now send me the gps coordinate so I can test it out for you on opening morning.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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#4498272
08/21/13 02:05 PM
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 02:08 PM
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Looks great.
Now send me the gps coordinate so I can test it out for you on opening morning. Coordinates are..... BR549
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 02:37 PM
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Looks good. I love the 4x5 size... big enough for 2 adults, but not too big for hunting solo. I am in the process of finishing up one similar to yours. Good work!
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 02:43 PM
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Nice work. I am in the process of building a 6x4 blind on 10 ft tower as well. Where did you get those windows at? Thats by hold up right now.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 02:47 PM
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They are Deerview windows I ordered from their website. The owner is a member here. Just google deerview windows.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 04:04 PM
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Nice work. I like the corner shelf put high. Should be a good place to enjoy the season.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 05:29 PM
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Where can you get that aluminum coil stock and about how much does it run?
Thanks.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 05:30 PM
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I had it left over from a siding job I did years ago. Should be able to get it at any lumber yard but I have no idea what it costs now.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 05:58 PM
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Can you buy 5x8 plywood or any material this size?
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/21/13 07:42 PM
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Can you buy 5x8 plywood or any material this size? Not to my knowledge.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/23/13 05:35 AM
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Can you buy 5x8 plywood or any material this size? You can cover a 4x5x6 with 5 sheets of 4x8. One sheet per 4' side then running the plywood horizontally on the 5' side puts the seam at window level - reducing the seam length. The seam is 5' minus the width of the window. It looks like the OP ran the plywood on the 5' side vertically and backed the seam with a 2x4... Another viable option.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/23/13 06:54 PM
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looks great - what is the window sill height from the floor of the blind??? Thanks
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/23/13 07:38 PM
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I'm pretty sure I put the height at 42" to the bottom of the window.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/26/13 01:33 AM
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Nice 
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/26/13 01:52 PM
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Looks great! Just be sure to post some pics of the rewards for all the hard work.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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08/26/13 01:54 PM
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Sad thing is I won't use it much. I mainly built it in case the wife wanted to go to the lease with me some weekend so we could sit comfortably. She's never hunted with me before so I'm not sure if that will happen or not. I guess if the weather is bad it will be nice also.
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Re: 4 X 5 Blind build
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09/10/13 04:38 PM
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Awesome Job!!! Like it lots!
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