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4x6 Blind Build

Posted By: Txhunter65

4x6 Blind Build - 09/06/20 03:36 AM

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Posted By: JimBridger

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/06/20 03:44 AM

Great looking blind!!
Posted By: LFD2037

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/06/20 02:59 PM

Fantastic job! Are those OSB panels?
Posted By: Judd

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/06/20 03:44 PM

That looks a whole lot like my Big Dogg and I’m a fan. The best question is where did you get the metal panels? Had I been able to find them I’d have built my own. What did you frame it with?
Posted By: dogcatcher

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/06/20 09:07 PM

Nice work.
Posted By: Biscuit

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/06/20 10:38 PM

You are talented sir - nice job
Posted By: Creekrunner

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/06/20 10:46 PM

That is an excellent build. Well done, sir.
Posted By: Txhunter65

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/07/20 02:03 AM

Thanks everyone, the exterior is mossy oak bottomland sheet metal purchased from Metal Mart. The entire frame is 1.5” square tubing. The interior is finished out with 1/4” beadboard plywood from Home Depot. I’ll post pictures once the staining is done. We fabed the platform and stairs ourselves. Still have to prep and paint those. Both stairs and platform detach from the stand for ease of movement.
Posted By: LFD2037

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/07/20 09:12 AM

I’m assuming the door and windows are DeerView brand?
Posted By: Txhunter65

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/07/20 12:56 PM

Yes, both are from deer view.
Posted By: Judd

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/08/20 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Txhunter65
Thanks everyone, the exterior is mossy oak bottomland sheet metal purchased from Metal Mart. The entire frame is 1.5” square tubing. The interior is finished out with 1/4” beadboard plywood from Home Depot. I’ll post pictures once the staining is done. We fabed the platform and stairs ourselves. Still have to prep and paint those. Both stairs and platform detach from the stand for ease of movement.



Thank you and you did a great job!
Posted By: Pope&Young

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/08/20 07:04 PM

Great looking blind build up
Best of luck when hunting out of it cheers
Posted By: Hudbone

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/08/20 07:25 PM

Great looking blind, but aren't the windows too low?
Posted By: Txhunter65

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/09/20 03:01 AM

Originally Posted by Hudbone
Great looking blind, but aren't the windows too low?

Not sure, bottom of the window is 39” up from the floor, thought that was pretty standard.
Posted By: freerange

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/09/20 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Txhunter65
Originally Posted by Hudbone
Great looking blind, but aren't the windows too low?

Not sure, bottom of the window is 39” up from the floor, thought that was pretty standard.

We use 40 and right in there seems to be pretty standard. It may just seem low cause the overall blind seems tall.
Posted By: Txhunter65

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/09/20 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by freerange
Originally Posted by Txhunter65
Originally Posted by Hudbone
Great looking blind, but aren't the windows too low?

Not sure, bottom of the window is 39” up from the floor, thought that was pretty standard.

We use 40 and right in there seems to be pretty standard. It may just seem low cause the overall blind seems tall.

Might be what it is. Front is 78” back is 76”.
Posted By: imarangerman

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/09/20 06:24 PM

Awesome build !!
Posted By: notamtchance

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/09/20 07:44 PM

That is a great looking blind. Very nice build. Happy hunting.
Posted By: ErikL

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 09/09/20 10:42 PM

very nice
Posted By: AGGIE WH08P

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 10/20/20 02:58 AM

Looks great!
Two questions for ya. I’m wanting to make something similar.

-are the legs a continuous piece from bottom to the roof? Or are they mounted on there somehow? I didn’t see any brackets or anything, so I’m assuming a solid piece.

-how much do you think it will weigh? Not including stairs
and catwalk?
Posted By: Txhunter65

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 10/21/20 03:17 AM

Yes the legs are continuous from ground to ceiling. Not sure on weight. My brother in law and I tipped it into the back of a truck, hauled it to the stand location on the ranch bout a mile down the road and stood it up just the two of us.... but I wouldn’t recommend it! I’d say 3-4 people minimum to move it. When we go back down I’ll take some more pics now that it’s finished.
Posted By: Txhunter65

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 10/25/20 03:47 AM

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Posted By: soonersorlaters

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 10/29/20 06:26 PM

Very nice!!! Out of curiosity, did you use any insulation board between the paneling and sheet metal?
Posted By: Txhunter65

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 10/29/20 08:24 PM

Yeah we used 1” foam board.
Posted By: Ranch Dawg

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 11/19/20 02:41 AM

clap
Posted By: Hudbone

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 11/19/20 12:26 PM

The hidden message in the camo reads, "Out Whataburgered Ya'."
Posted By: RandyW

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 11/26/20 06:53 AM

Nice job.
Posted By: Biscuit

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 11/26/20 03:24 PM

😊
Posted By: cos

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 11/27/20 04:39 PM

Beats the heck out of a 2x6 nailed on a post oak limb 30ft up. We've come a long way.
Posted By: Biscuit

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 11/28/20 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by cos
Beats the heck out of a 2x6 nailed on a post oak limb 30ft up. We've come a long way.


I’ve used that too!
Posted By: Earl

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 11/29/20 11:57 PM

I like it alot...reminds me of my Atascosa Bushlan Outfitter blind and I love it very much. Just wish I could afford them for all of my deer blinds. Doing it yourself like that I bet it cost alot less than my Atascosa too but will work the same - shoot better since the Outfitter I don't think has insulation like you put in yours.
Posted By: Old Rabbit

Re: 4x6 Blind Build - 11/30/20 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by cos
Beats the heck out of a 2x6 nailed on a post oak limb 30ft up. We've come a long way.

My best Texas buck came from one of these back in 1978. Also had 2x4's nailed to the trunk to climb up on. Had to put lots of nails in them to keep them from pulling out. Very nice stand Txhunter65, I am so envious.
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