A few years ago someone posted plans for a stand like this pictured below. Just wondering if anyone has them (or some similar)?
Thanks
http://i.imgur.com/VWKimr1.jpg
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A few years ago someone posted plans for a stand like this pictured below. Just wondering if anyone has them (or some similar)?
Thanks
http://i.imgur.com/VWKimr1.jpg
I have some off them that I made a few years ago and still use them ,I like them as there are to heavy for thieves to run away with ,,Dutch
With the cost of wood, buying them at Cabela's is probably cheaper. :P
Lumber isnt an issue. We've got an ample supply just sitting around doing nothing. I think our guys would prefer these to metal ladder stands as we can make them a bit bigger and easier to access.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cintax
I would be interested in the plans if you find some
You either haven't priced spruce or cabelas treestands lately.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cintax
I have made a couple of stands that look just like the ones in the picture only taller.
Cost about $25.00 with pressure treated then camo painted.
I came across one of these up on crown land. When not in use the guy hangs it on a cut off branch so that the legs are about 1 foot off the ground. Keeps the bottoms from rotting, I guess. Thought it was a good idea.
This is what I used as a template for mine last fall.
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Originally Posted by blasted_saber
I think you both took my comment a little to seriously.Quote:
Originally Posted by werner.reiche
Anyways, the design looks pretty good. With pressure treated you are looking at about half the cost I'd guess. My brother bought a tree stand last year on sale for somewhere's around $100-$130. Not a bad option if you can get it to your watch easily. Of course, you could build it right at the tree as well if so inclined.
Mines currently semi-permanent. Sitting on the edge of a cornfield. I was able to get my truck right to it using one of the tractor paths
I don't have plans, but I make mine out of 2x4s and 1x3s (rungs and seat). I cut the 1x3s at 16" and space the rungs 12" apart. When I get to the top, I build about a 16" deep seat with a 2x4 frame and then tightly space the 1x3s for a seat (let's water drain through the seat). I sit on the seat and rest my feet on the highest rung. I mostly shoot from a sitting position. I feel perfectly safe in them and they last about 10 years in most conditions, but I'm not hunting hard swamps and I'm out of shape, but I'm not the giant-fatty that a lot of hunters get to be. Don't know if that helps anyone at all...
I've been trying to find those plans for years.
Just got a letter telling me that my hip surgery is two weeks before the hunt so there is no hurry this year.....
i would think that they would be no harder than portaging a canoe......then use a nylon strap to keep it in place. Maybe a fold down " high chair tray " on hinges for a shooting rest and coffee holder...
The self-deprecating humour does!Quote:
Originally Posted by duckduckgoose
Good thread. I have a new project this summer!
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Originally Posted by mbhunter
Do you have a better source or blow-up of this design? It's a bit unclear when I download the image.
Looks like a decent plan though!
Thanks!
No - that's all I had to work with. I bought 16' 2x4s and designed the rest of the measurements from there. I added in a gate/shooting rest at the front. I put a temporary shelf up that hung over one side but it was too bulky. I'll redesign something better this summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ridger
If I think of it I'll take the tape with me next time I'm in that part of the property and write down some measures.
Ok thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by mbhunter
Some of the measurements I'm interested in are;
- width and depth of seat and foot rest
- overall height and width of stand
- height of seat from foot rest
- spacing of steps on ladder
- length and height of hand rails
This looks like a great design!
Just remember that the back of your seat is up against the tree, so use a strong piece of something like 3/4" plywood with a notch cut in it to stop it sliding on the tree until you get up and strap things in place....
I have the plans posted above in a PDF file that can be enlarged so that it is clearly legible. I also have a PDF file for another similar stand. If anyone knows of a way to post them as an attachment, let me know. I'd be happy to share.
Should be similar to posting a photo. Just browse to it through the attachment feature. It's been awhile. I use tapatalk now.Quote:
Originally Posted by delmer
2x4 for stringers isn't the greatest (depends on weight). you might see some lateral movement if there is no bracing other than ground and at the top.
2x4 are fine for the rungs as long as the they are not pulled out from the stringers and screws (if used) don't break. nails plus heavy wire stapled over the rungs and along the entire stringer is cheap and safe.
have built a few in the past (even fold down versions). sorry, don't have plans at hand. but pictures show the idea. regarding measurement: resist to put the rungs too far apart, measure your kitchen chair for the basic geometry of the seat and put the shooting rest on when the stand is in place
Had the truck at the stand today and had a tape measure in the console. Measurements are approximate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ridger
- the 16' 2x4s are 2' apart (outside to outside).
- steps are 12" apart on centre
- top railing and seat support are 3'
- top railing to foot rest is 2'
- top railing to seat is 12.5"
- top railing to bottom of seat support 15"
- Diagonal bracing is 49" long
Hope that all makes sense. If using these measurements your butt will be 15' off the ground and rail height will be 16'. I added the "gate" at the front to use as a rest. It's comfortable for shooting my crossbow from. I took some pics today but hard to see a lot of detail with all the leaf on.
MB
Great tree stands guys...... but if someone can't find the time to make one, SAIL (I know it's not on their website but I was in there the other day) has a really nice one on sale for $99 bucks..... something to consider for those that don't have the time/equipment or know how to make one...
Very detailed plans! I like the idea of 4x4 posts!
Wow... Thats a coincidence....lol
We were just talking yesterday about how i built these 10+ years ago, and other than their weight.. They are by far our fav stands... Wide enough for a 6' 240lb manin insulated coveralls and hvy coat for dec hunts.. Big enough seat you can lean back in and not fall out.. Wide enough rails to set a cup of tea on during turkey season etc etc...
I was just going to start designing and building roofs for them for rainy days and i stumbled on the photos on Pinterest
Wild.. Never knew anybody kept the photos and redistributed them.....
Any questions.. Just ask
I know the builder and designer lol
Hey, glad you saw this! If you have any other pictures it would be great. Specifics on the build materials would also be nice.
They look to be an excellent design, we done!
Here's mine ...Attachment 36242Attachment 36242t
Thats the best photo.. Materials were pt ( pressure treated) and show no signs of rot yet ( touch wood.. May have just jinxed myself lol)Quote:
Originally Posted by blasted_saber
Since the ladder itself is 2x4... We made the originals 8' high to the seat...
We added 8' to some and joined them with a 2x6 up the outside to reduce flex.. I would make the ladder out of 2x6 if i do it again
The other thing it needs is eyebolts at the back to ratchet strap to the tree...and we notched the back of the seat boards about 2" so it fits around trees better
Next time im out ill grab some more pics.. Weve shot alot of deer out of these stands..theyre heavy... But dont squeak or make noise like the metal ones
Hey,... They look familiar..lol
Did u dado your ladder rungs in?
My stands started out like those but changed so two hunters could hunt together.
Sorry about the pics. . I can’t seem to correct them. One spot didn’t have a live tree so place the stand on a platform.
Sometimes it works if you open them with windows photo viewer, open paint, rotate them, then save them and post.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenhorn
Cheers
Pinterest has a bunch of plans for different styles of wood stands