New Deer Stand Build (pic intense)

So I decided to move to a new location on the lease early this year. there was a small 4x4 stand that was falling apart, unfortunately I am unable to post up any pics due to a computer crashing.

But I needed to build something that could be setup in place, modular, since we were unable to get the tractor into position to raise it up.

So I built a 5x6 in the garage, disassembled and took it out to the lease.

Painting fun



Dude got creative



The old stand




Down she went



The new one loaded in trailer





Setting up for base install and building the ladder

Once the base was secured, we raised the front panel



Then each side and started securing them to the base and each other




Then came the roof




and then the rear wall



my buddies that helped out (could not have done it without them)



and the finished project with the windows in

Looks good

I did the same with my blind. Built it in the garage able to take it apart and move it then put it together at the lease. I didn't raise mine though and wish I had. Maybe on the next one.
Good looking blind you made there and the custom hand prints on front look great too. You may have to let your helpers have it opening day for all their efforts in the project.

without a doubt, I'll be taking these guys out after Thanksgiving. (guests arnt allowed before)

I was pleased it went up as planned. What we didn't planis the base not being level, and that created an issue with the roof dropping into place. but we worked that out as well.

Its cozy enough for the kids and I

Nice

very nice.

Yeah the old tower base was twisted about 1.5" and that made a big difference when installing the roof. We had to pull every wall anchor screw and shake the whole thing for the roof to drop in. Mind you this was done 12' up.(tip) When building on garage floor leave some wiggle room on the modular pieces. It WILL NOT fit the same in the field. Yes I'm packed and ready to head out ASAP. I just need to brush-up on my "42" skills

Nice blind and good work!!

Nice Work

Really good work there. Looks ready to roll.

Looks liks Bosque county?

thanks folks, pretty happy its finally in place



no sir, coryell county just shy of evant

Picked up the upgrades today, and should have them installed next week

Sweet... It would be tough without our friends helping.

Puttin the kids to work. I bet they had a good time too

Looks good.

Looks great! Good job!

Good looking blind and spot.

It's nice to have friends that will help you out when you need it. Nice stand, and good job involving the kids!!

Looks good and ready!!!

thanks guys, and yea, it would have been a couple day project putting it up there if I were alone.

The kids enjoyed building it from start to finish. I wish i still had those photos as well. they assited with every stage of construction

That turned out really good!

Sweet! Good Work!!!

Great job!

Exactly how we did ours, but ours arnt quite that big and we used hardy plank, hopefully they will last a bit longer.

matt

I thought about the hardy, but was worried about the weight. after getting this one up there, I could have gone ahead and used the hardy. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

The rood was done with treated plywood, talk about weight!

Great Job!! I wish someone in the Metroplex would build these in a kit and sell them. I think they would go like crazy!!

X2

nice.... would love to have one like that

Looks good!!!

Holy resurrection!

R u still on this lease? Just wondering, I hunt just west of Evant and north of 84. Was out Monday to fill up feeders and grass hoppers have eaten almost everything up. Never seen anything like it. If u have been there lately how does it look. Thanks