ny hunter Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 They are awesome I hope all that hard work pays off........Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-light Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 It amazes me how big some of these stands are. Not until I bought my place 4 years ago did I see these super structures out in the woods. I have three built on my property by the previous owner. One of them is huge and kind of rotting out so we don't use it. The other two are nice box blinds not high off the ground. These are some great looking and comfortable stands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burmjohn Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 I can't wait till I have the time to build a few of those raised box blinds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 A couple of evevated blinds built this year, since some frinds wives decided they want to hunt this year... gotta keep them women nice n warm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 finished the last blind's windows and painting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landtracdeerhunter Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 These are not just blinds, their mega blinds. They all look great. What happen to the olde'n days when you went out and sat on a log? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Still do..but a pic of a log or a stump just doesn't spark discussion now does it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 We put up 2 more box blinds on the property this past weekend. All painted and rubber roof is on. Only need to mount the windows. Ran a little short on time since we split a couple face cord of wood too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) 16' tower stand with a 6'x8' platform. It's great and comfortable when I have the kids with me, as they can stretch out, nap, move around, etc... Been securing a popup blind on it each year. I would like to enclose it, when I figure out how to! Edited September 19, 2011 by Cabin Fever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) Cabin Fever; That looks like quite the platform! Why enclose it? I mean, untill the heavy snow flies the blind is an excellent shelter. Wondering did you use straight 16' 4x4's & where did you get the angle bracket - braces? edit - you could put a runner over one end to another & tie off the top of the blind. Edited September 19, 2011 by Fantail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burmjohn Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 16' tower stand with a 6'x8' platform. It's great and comfortable when I have the kids with me, as they can stretch out, nap, move around, etc... Been securing a popup blind on it each year. I would like to enclose it, when I figure out how to! Wow that is one nice (high) stand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 That is awesome.Looks nice and comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Here is the second one we built this weekend. Needed them low due to the thick cover up higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 That is just the right height for me LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) Cabin Fever; That looks like quite the platform! Why enclose it? I mean, untill the heavy snow flies the blind is an excellent shelter. Wondering did you use straight 16' 4x4's & where did you get the angle bracket - braces? edit - you could put a runner over one end to another & tie off the top of the blind. The blind takes a beating up there. Its up near lake Ontario and that area gets hammered by lake effect snow. The fiberglass rods have been broken, holes get punched through the blind, about all the outside loops for securing the blind to the rails have been ripped off by the wind, etc... And this blind is only 2 years old! I think if I enclosed it, it would be a lot easier and less hassle each year. But, I also don't use it that much anymore. I think I hunted out of it once or twice last year from bow, gun, and muzzleloader seasons. I just used straight 16' 4x4's. I used the elevator brackets to build it. Sure made it easy! http://www.sportsman...b.aspx?a=355434 If I could do it over again, I would have only made it 12'. Edited September 19, 2011 by Cabin Fever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burmjohn Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Those 16 footers must have been fun to work with, I was thinking 12 footers if I build a stand like that... Why do you want it lower though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 The blind takes a beating up there. Its up near lake Ontario and that area gets hammered by lake effect snow. The fiberglass rods have been broken, holes get punched through the blind, about all the outside loops for securing the blind to the rails have been ripped off by the wind, etc... And this blind is only 2 years old! I think if I enclosed it, it would be a lot easier and less hassle each year. But, I also don't use it that much anymore. I think I hunted out of it once or twice last year from bow, gun, and muzzleloader seasons. I just used straight 16' 4x4's. I used the elevator brackets to build it. Sure made it easy! http://www.sportsman...b.aspx?a=355434 If I could do it over again, I would have only made it 12'. You should see my ground blind after a couple of years just being on the ground. Blowing away and getting stuck in a barbed wire fence last year didnt do it any favors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Those 16 footers must have been fun to work with, I was thinking 12 footers if I build a stand like that... Why do you want it lower though? I just don't need it that high in that spot. It would have been easier to stand up too. Another thing are the stairs. It was a real hassle finding boards that long. I think they are 20'. The stairs are a little steep and are even propped up a bit by cement blocks on the ground. I just thought while I was doing it, to go BIG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2012_taco Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Those elevated box blinds look great. I've always been a portable tree stand hunter, but after the opening day of gun 3 years ago I am starting to think an enclosed stand might be a good thing. Heavy rains can put such a damper on sitting on a stand all day! I still like the portability of hang-ons and the suprise element of a first time location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Those elevated box blinds look great. I've always been a portable tree stand hunter, but after the opening day of gun 3 years ago I am starting to think an enclosed stand might be a good thing. Heavy rains can put such a damper on sitting on a stand all day! I still like the portability of hang-ons and the suprise element of a first time location. They will spoil you!! Keeps you out of the wind, rain, and cold! I have a Buddy portable propane heater for heat and a single propane burner to warm up soup and coffee. I keep a few cans of soup in there and a gallon container of coffee to warm up in a metal coffee cup used when camping. Makes long or all day sits MUCH more comfortable!! I origionally did all of this for when the kids went with me, but..... I must admit, it sure makes it nice and cozy in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I finally after all summer have mine done !!!...here are finished pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 heres a few more of sliding windows and the finished out side..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 They look great best of luck,hope it all pays off this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 That stand looks good how high off ground I would like to build 1 myself that would be cool to do with the kids what did you use for supplys do you have a source of heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burmjohn Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 heres a few more of sliding windows and the finished out side..... Thats crazy! Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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