[Dobie]

I stopped by my Amish builders place yesterday and talked about doing some permanent stands. He said he'd do 14 or 15 ft enclosed stands for $1,600. $2,000 if he put one up at our other place 1 hour away. That's using treated 6x6 posts, Larch board and bat siding, plexiglass windows, metal roof and 6 ft x 6 ft enclosure as well as a full set of steps. I've been giving it some thought but keep going back to the idea I can get 4 Millennium double stands for that amount. The big Millennium stands are awesome. Roomy, stable and about the only stand I can sit in for an all day hunt that won't make me squirm because my backside gets sore.



Still, there's just something about an enclosed permanent stand I enjoy. Especially when it's a mixture of rain and sleet with 25 mph wind.



Just not sure but if I get him to do 1 or 2 I'll post some pictures..

 

[Fallair]

I stopped by my Amish builders place yesterday and talked about doing some permanent stands. He said he'd do 14 or 15 ft enclosed stands for $1,600. $2,000 if he put one up at our other place 1 hour away. That's using treated 6x6 posts, Larch board and bat siding, plexiglass windows, metal roof and 6 ft x 6 ft enclosure as well as a full set of steps. I've been giving it some thought but keep going back to the idea I can get 4 Millennium double stands for that amount. The big Millennium stands are awesome. Roomy, stable and about the only stand I can sit in for an all day hunt that won't make me squirm because my backside gets sore.



Still, there's just something about an enclosed permanent stand I enjoy. Especially when it's a mixture of rain and sleet with 25 mph wind.







Just not sure but if I get him to do 1 or 2 I'll post some pictures..

When I retire and move back, I will most definitely be going the enclosed route. As you get older, it does make things a lot more comfortable in the colder conditions. I have a buddy with a two story "cabin" we call it. Wrap around porch, wood burner, propane stove inside and a recliner. He doesn't do much "hunting" out of it, but more so --'n and eating. Mine will be something a lot more modest.

 

[btbowhunter56]

I forget his name but he is a cousin to the Amish guy who did my cabin. His place is off Page Hallow Rd near Sugar Grove and he usually has some wood furniture outside for sale. I believe the sign by his place says Amish furniture.


The rails are pine. I'm not sure what the cost was but don't believe it was much more than what they would have charged me for traditional railing. Now that could have been because the builder was his cousin and my cabin was within a few miles of their place. Not sure.

Thanks Rex, Sugar Grove isnt far. I'll take a drive and look him up. I'd bet pine will save me a bundle over cedar and pine will work just fine as it will be under roof.

The cedar stair rail and balcony rail are very nice but almost $900 for 24' of balcony rail and 12' stair rail. That's unfinished and I installed.

 

[Cali]

would you mind sharing where the amish are that built your cabin? we are in that area and this is exactly what we are looking to do.

Thank you!

 

[Hammer47]

Very nice digs.

 

[Country Roads]

Really nice

 

[Dobie]

would you mind sharing where the amish are that built your cabin? we are in that area and this is exactly what we are looking to do.

Thank you!

From Sugar Grove, drive south a few miles on Page Hollow rd. Look for the Amish place on the left that sells mini sheds. Talk to Andy. Tell him you were referred by Rex who had him build the cabin down on Stillson Hill.

 

[59Willys]

Andy Shetler, took over his dad Rudy business, They built 2 cabins for us, no complaints did a nice job. Rudy,s daughter married a young man name Noah Shetler who also builds sheds and cabins. He's located across from Brokenstraw camp grounds on Rt 6