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Getting Closer
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01/25/25 11:43 PM
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angus1956
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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. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/01/full-63244-443437-img_5373.jpg)
Last edited by angus1956; 01/25/25 11:44 PM.
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Re: Getting Closer
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01/25/25 11:58 PM
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Jimbo1
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Re: Getting Closer
[Re: angus1956]
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01/26/25 06:57 AM
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NORML as can be
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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
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01/26/25 12:41 PM
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Sure is! ![up up](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cup.gif) It's gonna show up as a taxable structure on the appraisal district's drone. ![grin grin](/forum/images/graemlins/default/grin.gif) Well done. ![cheers cheers](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cheers.gif)
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Re: Getting Closer
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01/26/25 02:05 PM
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angus1956
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Sure is! ![up up](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cup.gif) It's gonna show up as a taxable structure on the appraisal district's drone. ![grin grin](/forum/images/graemlins/default/grin.gif) Well done. ![cheers cheers](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cheers.gif) Tax man will never see it. ![roflmao roflmao](/forum/images/graemlins/default/roflmao.gif)
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Re: Getting Closer
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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
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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.
Last edited by redchevy; 01/26/25 05:12 PM.
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Re: Getting Closer
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#9176905
01/26/25 08:09 PM
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pertnear
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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
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01/26/25 08:59 PM
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angus1956
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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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Re: Getting Closer
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01/26/25 09:32 PM
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The Dude Abides
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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.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect. Some people live an entire lifetime & wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, a veteran doesn't have that problem. 40th
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Re: Getting Closer
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01/27/25 10:58 PM
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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. why? just asking. that will drain good
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Re: Getting Closer
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02/02/25 02:03 PM
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Always ready 2 hunt
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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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Re: Getting Closer
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02/02/25 02:46 PM
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angus1956
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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. They came with the blind I don't know where to get them. I checked Amazon and nothing showed up.
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Re: Getting Closer
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02/03/25 12:58 AM
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angus1956
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Last edited by angus1956; 02/03/25 01:01 AM.
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Re: Getting Closer
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02/03/25 01:01 AM
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Superduty
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Re: Getting Closer
[Re: angus1956]
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02/03/25 01:57 AM
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NORML as can be
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Nicely done ![coolpics coolpics](/forum/images/graemlins/default/coolpics.gif)
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Re: Getting Closer
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02/03/25 02:54 AM
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Now that's a real nice remodel
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Re: Getting Closer
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02/09/25 05:45 PM
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Nicely done sir! ![up up](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cup.gif)
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