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Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/05/25 11:37 PM
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angus1956
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Yesterday I made the base step out of 6 bags of redimix and today I added the hand rail to the stairs. I took my wife out to see the project and while sitting in the blind here come 6 deer to the feeder with my SXS parked next to the blind that didn't take long. I'll be shooting some squirrels and maybe a hog between now and next season. Can't wait. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-63244-444485-img_5432.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-63244-444486-img_5433.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-63244-444487-img_5440.jpg)
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
[Re: angus1956]
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02/05/25 11:40 PM
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Creekrunner
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Fancy schmanzy! What time is cocktail hour in that thing?
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/05/25 11:41 PM
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Jimbo1
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Darn nice setup you created.
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
[Re: angus1956]
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02/06/25 12:17 AM
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FTWshooter
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 12:38 AM
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ChrisB
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Looks nice. I'd probably just make a 2x4 ladder for mine.
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
[Re: angus1956]
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02/06/25 12:56 AM
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CGB
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Very Nice! What's the inside look like?
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
[Re: angus1956]
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02/06/25 12:57 AM
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Dave Davidson
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Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
[Re: angus1956]
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02/06/25 01:00 AM
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Old Rabbit
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Nice looking set up and the deer think so too.
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 01:07 AM
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angus1956
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Inside ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-63244-444492-img_5435_1.jpg)
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 01:52 AM
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freerange
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Wonder what that thing weighs. I moved two wooden ones the other day and I hope I never have to again. Looks good though. What are the interior dimensions?
Last edited by freerange; 02/06/25 01:54 AM.
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 02:03 AM
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pigplinker
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Looks nice. Good job sir. 
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 02:15 AM
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Wilhunt
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You did, a good job and it seems the deer like it too.
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 02:24 AM
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angus1956
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Wonder what that thing weighs. I moved two wooden ones the other day and I hope I never have to again. Looks good though. What are the interior dimensions? Inside its 4'W x 6' L x 6' H Plenty of room for 2 swivel chairs, and dove stool for third person.
Last edited by angus1956; 02/06/25 02:28 AM.
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 02:31 AM
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Ol Thumper
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That looks awesome, great job but I’d highly recommend putting a large mobile home anchor in the ground under it and strap it down especially where it’s sitting. We’ve had several that weren’t that high in the woods get toppled with these crazy winds we/you get here.
Last edited by Ol Thumper; 02/06/25 02:33 AM.
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 02:33 AM
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BubRay
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Very nice sir. Agree with the more anchors the better as recommended above! No matter what you think you have you always need more with Mother Nature!
Take Care, Bub
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 02:35 AM
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angus1956
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That looks awesome, great job but I’d highly recommend putting a large mobile home anchor in the ground under it and strap it down especially where it’s sitting. We’ve had several that weren’t that high in the woods get toppled with these crazy winds we/you get here. I have 18" screw in anchors set in concrete at each corner, do you think this is enough? ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-63244-444504-img_5380.jpg)
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 09:41 AM
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ntxtrapper
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Great looking setup. I like the stairs.
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 11:08 AM
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onlysmith&wesson
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That looks awesome, great job but I’d highly recommend putting a large mobile home anchor in the ground under it and strap it down especially where it’s sitting. We’ve had several that weren’t that high in the woods get toppled with these crazy winds we/you get here. I have 18" screw in anchors set in concrete at each corner, do you think this is enough? IMO, no. The depth is fine, but it is only as strong as the fastener and the material around it. The fastener is small and there's not a lot of material around it since it is low on the leg. I would have anchored it differently, but with the way you have the concrete at each leg I don't think you could drive a t-post flush to each leg, leave 3' of the post above ground and SECURELY wire the legs to the t post. This is the only we anchor taller and bigger blinds that are on hill tops in the panhandle and withstand 70 mph winds. You've built a great blind with a solid investment in time and $. Considering what you have to work with, take Thumper's advice if you can't get t posts flush to the legs.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 12:18 PM
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fishbait
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Your blind looks a lot like mine except mine was a 4x4 ft. for the blind itself..then I took the width(4ft.) and doubled that for my span of my legs plus 2 ft....10 ft, span. My blind went through hurricane Harvey, I think it was the name, and it was not tied down and didn't turn over but five oak trees surrounding my blind did. I also put a hand rail on both sides of the stairs, as I had bad knees at that time. I also made my windows different ...mine were made of plexiglass ..1/4 thick ...on vertical slides with insulation. No water got inside my blind during the hurricane. I am impressed with your design and your legs anchored...a tornado couldn't move it...LOL Great Blind !!
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 01:13 PM
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Paul 1167
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Great work Sir! That will serve you well for many years to come.
Paul T. Fort Worth, TX
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 01:26 PM
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Great looking blind and setup. I agree with onlys&w on driving a t-post beside each leg of the blind and wiring it to the blind. I also use a ground anchor auger screw in the middle and have cable running to each corner of the blind. I also hunt in the panhandle and my blind was blown over before I did this. I think I may copy your stairs for my blinds, I am getting too old to climb a ladder.
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 03:05 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Last edited by onlysmith&wesson; 02/06/25 03:07 PM.
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 03:54 PM
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Darn nice setup you created. 
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 04:07 PM
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angus1956
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Ok I'm gonna use the T Posts and wire just to make sure. The blind is set in the timber but you never know. Thanks,
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Re: Deer Blind Rebuild is complete
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02/06/25 10:32 PM
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Jimbo1
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Screw some big eye bolts into the legs and tie off to the t-post. I have one 4x6 blind on 5ft legs tied down like this with no significant movement for about 8 years now.
Last edited by Jimbo1; 02/06/25 10:42 PM.
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