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Want to build a box blind
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I want to build a box blind for deer hunting and am looking for any ideas you might have. I'm not a builder by any stetch of the word but I am pretty good at following directions from plans etc...
Any ideas where to start?
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booger
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03/13/08 09:27 AM
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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Do you want it off the ground a certain height? If so look for some solid leg braces. I use the metal racks like you see in Warehouse stores that are 6-10 feet high. Build my box say 6x6 and put a leg brace in alternating corners. Bolt the legs to the stand with LONG lag bolts. Make sure the floor has plenty of support. I use 2x6 or 2x8 or ect.... because that is the only thing that will keep you off the ground. Over the top of the floor supports I use a black mat for horse stalls so I never have to deal with carpet.
Here are my dimensions for the last stand built:
6 ft wide square ( 6x6x6x6), 7ft high roof sloping to 6'6" on one side AWAY from the door. Framed in 2x4 in all 4 corners with 2 cross braced 2x4 running the lenght of the side wall. Use the cuts from the corner 2x4 to act as vertical braces within the wall. I cover the entire box in tin ( old barn tin or a dull color) and then insulate it on the inside. I attach the insalation with liquid nails and use the stuff that house builds use before they brick the house. it comes in 4x8 sheets and I cut it to fit.
I hope this is what you were looking for. I do suggest that you sit down and draw you some plans first and be very detailed so you do not get lost while you are building.
If it sounds complicated it really is not just get started.
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MikeC
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03/13/08 11:15 AM
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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Maybe this will help a little.
MC
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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booger - where can you get the warehouse shelves? are they expensive?
i uses 2x2's in place of the heavier 2x4's
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booger
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03/13/08 11:44 AM
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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I will go to the stories and talk to the managers or find some of the warehouse factories and talk to them. Both places don't want to use any of them if they are bent so those are the ones I use.
I agree you can use the 2x2 but it just is something else to buy. I have also used house windows and just framed them in as well. I get those at the salvage warehouse placed for $25 or so.
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helomech
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03/13/08 01:03 PM
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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I have 2 of these and they are nice. They come with everything except the 4 peices of 1/2 plywood.
https://www.strongbuiltinc.com/xcart/StrongBuilt-Tower-Blind-Kit-pr-16209.html
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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Maybe this will help a little.
MC
THanks Booger! That's exactly what I'm loking for! 
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I have 2 of these and they are nice. They come with everything except the 4 peices of 1/2 plywood.
https://www.strongbuiltinc.com/xcart/StrongBuilt-Tower-Blind-Kit-pr-16209.html
Even better! Should I use plywood or should I use a different material? 
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helomech
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03/14/08 07:57 AM
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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It calls for plywoond,so I used plywood, when you and Tres are in Grapeland yall can come over to my place and look at the one I have built. I have another one in my shed that I have to put together. It comes with everything including the windows.
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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Do you want it off the ground a certain height? If so look for some solid leg braces. I use the metal racks like you see in Warehouse stores that are 6-10 feet high. Build my box say 6x6 and put a leg brace in alternating corners. Bolt the legs to the stand with LONG lag bolts. Make sure the floor has plenty of support. I use 2x6 or 2x8 or ect.... because that is the only thing that will keep you off the ground. Over the top of the floor supports I use a black mat for horse stalls so I never have to deal with carpet.
Here are my dimensions for the last stand built:
6 ft wide square ( 6x6x6x6), 7ft high roof sloping to 6'6" on one side AWAY from the door. Framed in 2x4 in all 4 corners with 2 cross braced 2x4 running the lenght of the side wall. Use the cuts from the corner 2x4 to act as vertical braces within the wall. I cover the entire box in tin ( old barn tin or a dull color) and then insulate it on the inside. I attach the insalation with liquid nails and use the stuff that house builds use before they brick the house. it comes in 4x8 sheets and I cut it to fit.
I hope this is what you were looking for. I do suggest that you sit down and draw you some plans first and be very detailed so you do not get lost while you are building.
If it sounds complicated it really is not just get started.
Many thanks Booger...
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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How heavy are the legs and what type of windows do they have if you don't mind me asking. Also where in San Antonio /San Angelo area can you get them ?
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helomech
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03/14/08 09:35 AM
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How heavy are the legs and what type of windows do they have if you don't mind me asking. Also where in San Antonio /San Angelo area can you get them ?
Are you asking me about the tower blind kit?
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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Yes the tower kit. Legs Windows. I looked up on the internet didn't see much info. Thanks
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helomech
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03/14/08 12:31 PM
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Yes the tower kit. Legs Windows. I looked up on the internet didn't see much info. Thanks
The legs are fairly light steel, but plenty strong. The windows are kind of small about 2 feet wide by about a foot tall. The floor of the blind it 10 feet high, and it is very stable, and comfortable. You will need to buy a seat of some kind for it, I don't think any blinds come with seats. I used a pedestal for a boat seat, and mounted the most comfortable boat seat I could find. If you have anymore questions please feel free to ask.
Brad
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It calls for plywoond,so I used plywood, when you and Tres are in Grapeland yall can come over to my place and look at the one I have built. I have another one in my shed that I have to put together. It comes with everything including the windows.
Many thanks on that invite! That sounds great!
How long did it take to build the blind out of the box? And...how long does it take when having a few red yummies? (bud...wies...errrrr)
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helomech
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03/14/08 10:57 PM
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It calls for plywoond,so I used plywood, when you and Tres are in Grapeland yall can come over to my place and look at the one I have built. I have another one in my shed that I have to put together. It comes with everything including the windows.
Many thanks on that invite! That sounds great!
How long did it take to build the blind out of the box? And...how long does it take when having a few red yummies? (bud...wies...errrrr)
Your welcome, looking forward to meeting up with you and tres and drinking a few beers.
By myself I did it in one day. And I am not the best carpenter. Once you cut the wood out it is just bolting it together and painting it, then stand it up. I built it by my house and used my tractor to carry it to my food plot. Standing it up with just me and my wife was a bit tricky, but we managed to do it without tearing it up.
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It calls for plywoond,so I used plywood, when you and Tres are in Grapeland yall can come over to my place and look at the one I have built. I have another one in my shed that I have to put together. It comes with everything including the windows.
Many thanks on that invite! That sounds great!
How long did it take to build the blind out of the box? And...how long does it take when having a few red yummies? (bud...wies...errrrr)
Your welcome, looking forward to meeting up with you and tres and drinking a few beers.
By myself I did it in one day. And I am not the best carpenter. Once you cut the wood out it is just bolting it together and painting it, then stand it up. I built it by my house and used my tractor to carry it to my food plot. Standing it up with just me and my wife was a bit tricky, but we managed to do it without tearing it up.
Yeah the tractor is the only way to get one of those bad boy's up. Looking forward to et a couple of box blinds out on the property. All we have right now is a bunch of leantoo's....And that can get cold as you know!
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helomech
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03/14/08 11:33 PM
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Yeah there is nothing like getting in the blind and turning on the heater.
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bholt
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03/28/08 05:17 AM
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I understand fact that some of us are not "Carpenters", and the desire to do it cheep, but if you have the time,space and patience go to the extreme, allow your mind to wonder what if?
 have fun with it pretty soon you will look for reasons to build another and try somthing even more absurd.
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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Hehehe. Pehaps even a jacuzzi!
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hun73r
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04/18/08 12:49 PM
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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I recently ordered some plans from hutingblindplans dot com and they are great. For $20 you get plans for a 4x4, 4x6 and two waterfowl plans. They give you materials lists and dimensions of wood. I just dropped that off a Lowe's and they cut it all one day and I picked it up the next. I am going to start building this evening.
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hun73r
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(Bird Dog)
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04/18/08 10:01 PM
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Check that. These plans are not that great. The measurements are off because the plan designer thinks a 2 x 4 is actually 2 x 4. I have to make major modifications to the plans to get them to work right. If I get everything worked out and anyone is interested, I may re-do the plans so that actually have some use.
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cajundave
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04/20/08 09:18 PM
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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Check that. These plans are not that great. The measurements are off because the plan designer thinks a 2 x 4 is actually 2 x 4. I have to make major modifications to the plans to get them to work right. If I get everything worked out and anyone is interested, I may re-do the plans so that actually have some use.
LOL. Now that sounds like the luck I would have.
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hun73r
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04/22/08 06:50 AM
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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YA, luckily I did not make many cuts before realizing the issue. I used pressure treated lumber so it was a bit expensive.
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I have 2 of these and they are nice. They come with everything except the 4 peices of 1/2 plywood.
https://www.strongbuiltinc.com/xcart/StrongBuilt-Tower-Blind-Kit-pr-16209.html
Even better! Should I use plywood or should I use a different material?
I have one of these. It's a great stand; extremely sturdy after you add in some angle braces of your own. Another note....it's HEAVY and a real pain in the arse to set upright. There were three of us and it almost killed us getting up in the air.
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I recently ordered some plans from hutingblindplans dot com and they are great. For $20 you get plans for a 4x4, 4x6 and two waterfowl plans. They give you materials lists and dimensions of wood. I just dropped that off a Lowe's and they cut it all one day and I picked it up the next. I am going to start building this evening.
That's a good heads up. Thanks!
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I have 2 of these and they are nice. They come with everything except the 4 peices of 1/2 plywood.
https://www.strongbuiltinc.com/xcart/StrongBuilt-Tower-Blind-Kit-pr-16209.html
Even better! Should I use plywood or should I use a different material?
I have one of these. It's a great stand; extremely sturdy after you add in some angle braces of your own. Another note....it's HEAVY and a real pain in the arse to set upright. There were three of us and it almost killed us getting up in the air.
We have a big New Holland tractor on the property to help us lift such arse pains!
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helomech
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05/12/08 02:11 PM
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I have 2 of these and they are nice. They come with everything except the 4 peices of 1/2 plywood.
https://www.strongbuiltinc.com/xcart/StrongBuilt-Tower-Blind-Kit-pr-16209.html
Even better! Should I use plywood or should I use a different material?
I have one of these. It's a great stand; extremely sturdy after you add in some angle braces of your own. Another note....it's HEAVY and a real pain in the arse to set upright. There were three of us and it almost killed us getting up in the air.
We have a big New Holland tractor on the property to help us lift such arse pains!
Here are a couple pics of the strongbuilt kit blind. If you look at the second pic you can see the paint is gone on the edges, that is from the front end loader of my tractor. Me and my wife set it up by ourselves. It wasn't easy, but if she was better driving the tractor it would have been a lot easier.
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I like the blind Helo!
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helomech
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05/12/08 03:06 PM
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Thanks, I have less than 500 in it.
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Helomech, That looks like a real nice setup for the price. Did you put any carpet, insulation or shelves? Is the celing flat or angled? Sorry for all the questions but it looks like I need to get one of these.
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tgil
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05/25/08 10:21 AM
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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  That's funny, sort of. Hate that you had them cut all of the wood for wrong plans! Treated wood adds weight too.
The first blind I built I used treated 4X4's for legs and treated 2X4's for the rest of the framing. I moved it twice then donated it to a landowner so I'd never have to move it again. That thing weighed a ton and was only 4X4X6 and 4' or so off of the ground. Never again, I try to go the lighter route now and they still come out heavy!
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helomech
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05/25/08 10:29 AM
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Helomech, That looks like a real nice setup for the price. Did you put any carpet, insulation or shelves? Is the celing flat or angled? Sorry for all the questions but it looks like I need to get one of these.
Sorry, I didn't see this post until now. I have carpet lining the entire inside, and have boat type seat in it. The ceiling is flat, but is covered by sheetmetal that comes in the kit. It is 3 peices of sheetmetal. One for each side, and they touch in the middle, and one fairly wide sheet to cover where the other to meet. It hasn't leaked at all since I put it up. I need to put some shelves in it, but haven't done so yet.
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hun73r
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05/26/08 11:16 PM
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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tgil,
Luckily yjr cut list included some excess on each board so I did not have to buy any more wood. It was just the cuts I made on the first board that were wrong. None too happy about it, but I got it figured out.
The pressure treated lumber is very heavy, but the good thing about the blind is that if I need to move it it comes apart and will fit in the bed of a pickup.
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hun73r
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06/03/08 07:41 AM
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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Here is the finished product.
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helomech
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06/03/08 12:40 PM
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Re: Want to build a box blind
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Looks good. Are you going to elevate it?
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Looks good. However, I would paint it even though you used the pressure treated plywood. Also, I would install some rain guards over the windows to help shed the water away from the railings.
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hun73r
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06/04/08 10:30 AM
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I plan on painting it, but the wood was still wet from the pressure treatments so I wanted it to dry out first. I also have guards to go over the windows and the rails on the windows have holes in the bottom to allow water to drain out if necessary (you know those sideways rains we get sometimes).
I do not plan to elevate it at this time because it is not necessary in the position it is in. Most of the trees around a either browsed up pretty high or shorter than the window. If I relocate it at a later date I would consider elevating.
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Show us a pic when you get done......GOOD JOB!!
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That is a great looking blind hun73r! I ordered the strongbuilt blind per helomech's recomendation. The darn thing is on back order right now though! Can't wait to get mine up in the air!
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helomech
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06/17/08 06:35 AM
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It is still on backorder? That sucks. Call them and complain.
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I know. I have to make the time to do that bro! Calling them this morning.
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tgil
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07/11/08 07:37 PM
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That's a good looking blind Mike! Is that front window higher than the side? Just curious, I'v done that a time or two.
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hun73r
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07/15/08 12:33 PM
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By about 1/2" That is because of the internal framing. I have tested it and it is not that big of a deal.
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7mag
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08/10/08 03:34 PM
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I am building 2 blinds this week. If you have a moving companies in or around your city, buy the crates, made out of plywood. We had 3(2 burned) and they worked out great. I think Trent paid 20 dollars per crate. Just cut your windows and door, paint ect. You can customize them as much as you want. They may be a little banged up, but not to bad. The ones we have are 4X8X6 and easily accomadated 3 adults, comfortably.
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I am building 2 blinds this week. If you have a moving companies in or around your city, buy the crates, made out of plywood. We had 3(2 burned) and they worked out great. I think Trent paid 20 dollars per crate. Just cut your windows and door, paint ect. You can customize them as much as you want. They may be a little banged up, but not to bad. The ones we have are 4X8X6 and easily accomadated 3 adults, comfortably.
That is absolutely brilliant! DO you have any pics? 
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7mag
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08/25/08 01:49 PM
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I will get some this weekend. We built an elevated blind and didn't have much time for anythign else. Someone PMed me about where to get the crates, and I accidentely delted the PM. The crates can be bought at a moving company, usually for 20-30 bucks.
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I will get some this weekend. We built an elevated blind and didn't have much time for anythign else. Someone PMed me about where to get the crates, and I accidentely delted the PM. The crates can be bought at a moving company, usually for 20-30 bucks.
Great! Would love to see those pics!
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