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Deer blind project
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03/01/17 12:12 AM
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nehntr
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Isn't the best way to save face to keep the lower part shut?
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/01/17 02:24 AM
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Espy
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that looks good what is the finished weight gonna be?
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/01/17 02:49 AM
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Looks great. Details please!!!!
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/01/17 02:55 PM
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Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/01/17 03:50 PM
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Looks great. Details please!!!!
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Re: Deer blind project
[Re: nehntr]
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03/01/17 05:03 PM
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Nice. That would probably work well on the platforms I'm building. But you obviously have the skills to handle that task.
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/01/17 06:17 PM
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nehntr
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It is a 6' octagon with 3" thick eps foam. 1 1/2" on exterior and 1 1/2" foam infill at 1 5/8 stud walls with a polymer based adhesive imbedded fiberglass mesh. It weighs about 100# so far. I need put in 12x12 deerview windows, door, and the floor. I hope to keep under 160# but won't know exactly how much it will weigh until I put it on a scale. Will be completely air and water tight and hopefully easy to warm up for my daughter to be comfy
I'm in the stucco and drywall industry and it is based off of the EIFS system
Last edited by nehntr; 03/01/17 06:18 PM.
Isn't the best way to save face to keep the lower part shut?
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/01/17 09:47 PM
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If you don't mind me asking, how much do you have in it?
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/01/17 11:09 PM
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All said and done materials about $350 total. Including $110 worth of windows
Isn't the best way to save face to keep the lower part shut?
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/04/17 03:52 AM
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/04/17 02:57 PM
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So, your outer walls are just 1 1/2" foam sheets?
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/04/17 05:43 PM
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Will it hold up to being trailered?
Cast I have a short attention spa
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/04/17 06:49 PM
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So, your outer walls are just 1 1/2" foam sheets? I think the description says that there is an outer layer of fiberglass and epoxy. That should make it pretty tough and strong enough for a bit of wind or wear.
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/04/17 08:23 PM
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how did you secure the foam to the frame and how did you finish out the interior?
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/04/17 11:11 PM
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The exterior is durable and will handle trailering. I am still working on the interior. I just got the windows from deerview at the Oklahoma hunting show yesterday . Will post pics of interior when it is completed. Foam is held on with a poly mechanical washer with a screw in the center.
Isn't the best way to save face to keep the lower part shut?
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/04/17 11:17 PM
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The main reason for building this blind is sometimes when I'm hunting the temps can be anywhere from 40 deg to -20 with 20 mph winds. I want my daughter to be comfortable and warm. I hunt in Nebraska and North Dakota. This is the first prototype as I ma going to try and build about 5 before season. I can handle the -20 due to advances in clothing. I only bow hunt but my daughter has no limitations on any deer she wants to shoot with a gun, however she enjoys going with me so I want her to be comfortable
Isn't the best way to save face to keep the lower part shut?
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/13/17 02:23 PM
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You are a good dad. I learned that years ago and will now do it for my grandkids. If you want them to hunt with you then you have to make it comfortable for them. You will be glad you did. I just built a 6x12 insulated stand cause the grandkids are coming.
I once drank muddy water out of a hoof print and was dang glad to get it.
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Re: Deer blind project
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03/17/17 01:25 PM
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Very cool build.
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Re: Deer blind project
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05/10/17 10:40 PM
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Re: Deer blind project
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05/12/17 04:10 AM
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Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: Deer blind project
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05/13/17 12:44 PM
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Looking forward to seeing it finished out
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