[loridr]

i build most of mine 8x8. plenty of room! my dad is 84, i like to spoil him with heat, cook stove, flattop and a hammock! atomic clock, weather station, urinal and a garage under the shanty to keep the 4 wheeler dry. metal roofing, windows have a 360 deg.view.i use old storm windows.carpet squares on the floor, easy to replace.

I love it! You could rent it out as an apartment in the off season.

 

[eastbank]

where are you going to put the porta-potty, us old guys will need that.

 

[KingRon]

Make sure you tie it down good, or winds may blow it over. I cabled mine to a nearby trees.

 

[DennyF]

Another vote for the Little Buddy heater. Wouldn't be without it in rifle season.

I've had a 4x6 trailer blind at camp for years. Move it out on a high knoll near the top of my hay field in early October. Deer have become so used to it, that I've seen them feeding within a few feet of it. Built it on a small trailer frame with the intent of putting it wherever I wanted it. So far it's just been on that knoll in the hay field.

 

[NorthernPotterCo]

Deer have become use to our three blinds . They even are use to our cabin, they walk within a few feet of it and our shed and nibble at moms Lillies .

 

[Moss]

I’m not worried about the deer they’re already used to it, I have trail cam pics to prove it. I just got a call my 2x4’s are done, so on Friday I’ll be building the sides for it! Heading up to Elk County tomorrow with the camera!

 

[Moss]

Got one side built today, I think I’m going to cut the pieces and then take them over to the blind and build them that thing is heavy lol

 

[eastbank]

not when nate is carrying them, LOL.

 

[NorthernPotterCo]

Are you using plexiglass for the windows ? If you do, make sure you hinge it so it goes up instead of hinging down. and use little wooden blocks to hold it in place. Hinging up works better especially when using a crossbow. You won`t crack the plexiglass.

 

[Moss]

Not sure yet how I’m going to do the windows, I have an idea though. East bank the landowner helped this old guy put two sides up today! I cut the rest of the boards for the other sides so I’ll put them up next week sometime.

 

[NorthernPotterCo]

One tip for your windows if you use plexiglass. Make a frame for around it out of wood and put a groove on the inside to slide the plexiglass in. It makes it less flimsy and will not crack or break for you. Keeps it sturdy when opening and closing.

 

[Moss]

Well my brother and I went up today and got the rest of the sides put on, I also used an old ladder stand for a ladder. I’ll be putting a roof on sometime Saturday between hunting. Then the plywood for the sides, and a door. Have to get it done before the end of the month.

 

[DennyF]

If you use T-111 for the siding and have porcupines in the area, they'll love the free lunch.

Just sayin'

Hauled my trailer blind into camp last weekend for some much needed TLC. Metal roof, new coat of stain on the exterior and some other repairs. Your effort looks like that'll be a pretty comfy place to be this coming rifle deer season. Especially during cold, nasty weather. Best wishes.

 

[KingRon]

When I built mine, I found a local lumber mill that sold rough sawn Hemlock for a third of the price of lumber at the big box stores.
Hemlock is naturally rot , bug and porkupine resistant. only issue i had was that a 2x4 was actually 2"x4".

 

[Moss]

King Ron, I got the 2x4’s from a sawmill that cuts hemlock and he actually asked if I wanted them planed to size. So mine were 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” I’ve noticed they were still a little wet but it made the screws easier to go in and the boards never split on me

 

[cooncrazy]

rebuilt and moved a old shanty. porkies had there fun. my foreman showed up to make shore i was doing it right! got hemlock for the door panels. redoing the windows in glass,sliders!

 

[Hern]

Looking good Moss.

 

[Hern]

Moss, how's it going? Any updated pictures?

 

[Moss]

Hern, I put the roof on yesterday, well most of it, I ran out of boards, and was too tired to go for more. I have a few pics though, don’t worry about the cracks on it I’m putting a big sheet of rubber roofing on it. My buddy is cutting it out for me, he has a ton of that stuff. I got some hemlock cut for me from an Amish friend, one side planed, they are 3/4”x6”, I’m using them to finish the sides. Cheaper than plywood, Then I’ll work on the windows, door and get carpet for the floor 😄

 

[Hern]

...looking good