Built a tower blind with elevators

[Bowhunter]

Here's some pics of the box blind I just built. First one I ever built. I definitely learned a lot in the process and will definitely do some things different on the next one I build. Everything I used was brand new except for the 4x4's for the legs and the tin for the roof. All supplies ran me about $350. I used all treated lumber from Lowes. You can probably build one for half that if you bought used lumber off of craigslist. The elevator brackets were $85 from Gander Mountain (free shipping). The sides are coroplast (this stuff is awesome for blinds!) and you can get 4x8 sheets from Regal Plastic in OKC for $11 a sheet.


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[Bowhunter]

Here's 2 videos I used for help in putting it together.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAkG1JcEZf4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjGVnki-IBM

 

[SWRhodd]

Looks good. I have thought of building one myself.

 

[Jeremy1971]

Nice blind... Looks pretty spacious and comfy......

 

[makeithappen]

Looks nice! How are you going to shoot a bow in it though?

How are you planning on moving it? It has to be heavy.

 

[Bowhunter]

It's a 4x6 and It will be a rifle/bp stand. It is definitely heavy! That's one of the things I will definitely do different next time, build the box by itself and put the legs on it in the field. Without the top on it, it was easy to stand up and set on its side with 2 people. Going to try and lay it on the trailer tomorrow using 4 people.

 

[makeithappen]

It will be a chore for sure! Good luck

 

[dennishoddy]

Nice looking stand! You did a great job building it. First time I've heard of coroplast. Definitely the way to go. The price is right!

 

[batchman]

Vey nice ill give u $400 for it!

 

[Spata]

I've always wanted to build something like that. But, I would have to drag it through a mile of thick mesquite trees and I am not that motivated.