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Getting Closer #9176487 01/25/25 11:43 PM
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Put the platform together today for my rebuild deer blind. Tomorrow I'll level the platform, add the stairs and stair landing. You can see it in the background behind the platform. Legs are 6'er's and plenty tall for this location. I didn't paint the 4x4 legs because its pressure treated lumber and is still wet. First thing I'll be hunting is the elusive big boar that only shows up at night. I have a couple of green lights for the feeder location to see him.

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Re: Getting Closer [Re: angus1956] #9176495 01/25/25 11:58 PM
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Sharp looking blind.



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I have a couple of blinds that need a rebuild, you inspired me to get busy.


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Re: Getting Closer [Re: Jimbo1] #9176677 01/26/25 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimbo1
Sharp looking blind.


Sure is! up It's gonna show up as a taxable structure on the appraisal district's drone. grin

Well done. cheers


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Re: Getting Closer [Re: Creekrunner] #9176708 01/26/25 02:05 PM
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Sharp looking blind.


Sure is! up It's gonna show up as a taxable structure on the appraisal district's drone. grin

Well done. cheers

Tax man will never see it. roflmao

Re: Getting Closer [Re: angus1956] #9176740 01/26/25 03:19 PM
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Don't forget to anchor it down for high winds.


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Re: Getting Closer [Re: angus1956] #9176798 01/26/25 05:11 PM
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That is a sharp looking blind!

After rot and fire we have started making all stands of steel.

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Re: Getting Closer [Re: angus1956] #9176905 01/26/25 08:09 PM
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VERY NICE! I especially like the window awnings & blacked-out interior.
Good luck on your hunt for that big boar!


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Re: Getting Closer [Re: J.G.] #9176938 01/26/25 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by J.G.
Don't forget to anchor it down for high winds.

I have 18" mobile home screw anchors I'll set in concrete at each corner and lag bolt to each leg. That would be an ah sh*t moment if it blew over.

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I would back cut the legs where they contact the concrete blocks so they sit flat. Or you can back fill with grout.


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Good idea. Thanks

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Originally Posted by The Dude Abides
I would back cut the legs where they contact the concrete blocks so they sit flat. Or you can back fill with grout.

why? just asking. that will drain good

Re: Getting Closer [Re: angus1956] #9180216 02/02/25 02:03 PM
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Like those rain/shade window covers. Did you form and make yourself or purchase. If purchase can you share seller info?
Looking good and comfortable.

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Originally Posted by Always ready 2 hunt
Like those rain/shade window covers. Did you form and make yourself or purchase. If purchase can you share seller info?
Looking good and comfortable.

They came with the blind I don't know where to get them. I checked Amazon and nothing showed up.

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New pictures it's up all I need to finish is the hand rail on the stairs and make a first step. Currently the first step is 18' too much of a reach for most anyone. I'll make a concrete landing 36"x 16" x8" deep. Grounds anchors are 18" long in concrete. This blind will outlast me.
The deer and hogs are in trouble.

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Nicely done coolpics


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Re: Getting Closer [Re: angus1956] #9180628 02/03/25 02:54 AM
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Now that's a real nice remodel

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Nicely done sir! up

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Thats the way you do it right there.

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