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Re: Materials for a blind [Re: TheCloudX] #3839656 12/12/12 06:52 AM
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I am going to the ranch this weekend to see what all I already have. Now, I might already have enough hardi-plank left over and could use that, or I could return it to HomeDepot and buy double the materials.. heh

That OSB with the realtree camo sure does look nice.

I also have a ton of 2x6x16's and 2x4's and 2x8s left over, so am going to inventory all that and bring home what I need.

If it all works out, I should only need to buy a few joist hangers and the roofing tin...not that much.

I'll update ya and get pictures as we build it wink

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Re: Materials for a blind [Re: JohnRussell] #3842750 12/13/12 03:34 AM
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How I did mine 12 yrs ago 5x8, 4x6 legs 12ft high to a base made of 2x6's braced well, decked with 2x6 topped with 3/4 marine plywood. Hardie plank siding on 2x4 frame with an insulated sheet metal roof with a 16 inch overhang on all sides. Sealed with foam and caulk. All wood painted. I got the crank windows and a door from an old r/v. After repairing stands blown over, this time set 2, 5ft pcs drilling pipe at the SW & NE corners 4ft deep in concrete. A tractor with a front end loader and a pto digger make it a lot easier. Stand is still in great shape, always dry with no bugs and has never budged. I did repaint it 4 years ago. If you are on a lease long term you will not regret it.

Re: Materials for a blind [Re: Stan Dalone] #3859130 12/18/12 08:21 AM
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There are many kinds of blinds materials. But for windows blinds there is use of fabric, wood, plastic or metal types of materials. Most strongest among these are metal blinds that have a long life and maturity.

Re: Materials for a blind [Re: Owen] #3859192 12/18/12 11:41 AM
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Ok.. so.. here is what I am planning to do.. easiest and least expensive.

I have $400 in home depot gift cards. lol. so time to use it:

Going to use 8 6x6 posts 12 ft long
Going to use the camo OSB and make sure to use drip edging and lots of calk
I have like 60 2x6x8s and not all are pressure treated, so I am going to paint them to protect them
Going to use treated 2x8x8's for the 8x8 base and then place 2x6x8's every 12" for joists.

Instead of a OSB floor, I am going to use those 2x6x8's I have

Gotta use all that extra wood.. heh

The roof will be regular galvanized metal roofing

I have extra insulation, so going to insulate the inside and then put thin paneling in to cover that.

Probably go with plexiglass and hinges for the windows, we have extra of that as well.

I am going to make the door open inwards instead of outwards, to make it safer getting into the blind.

Each corner of the base will have a large eye hook for cables to secure it downwards and outwards so that it will be safe from high winds.

I'll start on it the end of the month and post pictures.


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Re: Materials for a blind [Re: JohnRussell] #3859498 12/18/12 02:24 PM
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Anyone ever used 16ft 6x6 posts?

Curious if it is even worth doing that.

Funny how these things grow before you buy the parts.. lol

I think I will stick with 12ft.. heh

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Re: Materials for a blind [Re: JohnRussell] #3861696 12/18/12 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted By: JohnRussell
Anyone ever used 16ft 6x6 posts?

I think I will stick with 12ft.. heh


are you building a 16 or 12 platform and then building a box on top?

6x6 posts? if going 16 foot then OK but you can get away with 4x4 at 12 foot with cross bracing.

Re: Materials for a blind [Re: pafree] #3863832 12/19/12 03:39 PM
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Ok.. I am being told by a RL friend, if I am goign to make this secure, I need to sink the posts into the ground.

Here is the issue, I see:

1 - If I use 4x4 posts and I want to make this 16ft tall and I am using 8 legs, not four. I can angle the corner legs outwards and that should give more stability, but I will need to "trim" the middle legs as they will be too long.

2 - If I use 6x6 posts, angling them out will not be near as easy to do and they do not make those steel "elevators" that fit a 6x6 post... so.. all the legs would be straight down (still 8 legs not 4).

Would sinking them in the ground be required?

I also would have cables on each corner extending 60-80 feet outwards and anchored to the ground as well.

8x8 platform with a 6x8 blind on top of it


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Re: Materials for a blind [Re: JohnRussell] #3864909 12/19/12 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted By: JohnRussell
Ok.. I am being told by a RL friend, if I am goign to make this secure, I need to sink the posts into the ground.

Would sinking them in the ground be required?


if i went straight down with the legs (6x6s) then i would sink them but the legs will be more sensitive to rot.

using the 4x4s and the elevator system the legs on the four corners would be angled out. with a 8 foot platform then the legs will be almost 12 foot apart at the bottom.
i would recommend a add piers or large/wide concrete blocks under the legs to keep the stand from sinking.

you could run diagonial braces from the legs to the middle of the plaform for support instead of extra legs.

Re: Materials for a blind [Re: pafree] #3864969 12/19/12 08:39 PM
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Well, you guys know this stuff better than me. I tend to over-engineer stuff.. but I sure do hate 4x4's when it comes to holding weight...heh

Let me get it built and then I will look at how it rests and moves. I might be making it too complicated.

I think I will go with the 6x6 posts, cross beams on each side, and long tie-downs from each corner, and if I need to sink it, I can always wrap the legs to protect them.

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Re: Materials for a blind [Re: JohnRussell] #3887504 12/27/12 02:34 AM
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if your going through this much trouble stay away from the osb



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