homemade treestand

[mbhunter]

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

[duckduckgoose]

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...

[Pat32rf]

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...

[Wahoo]

.....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...

The self-deprecating humour does!

Good thread. I have a new project this summer!

[Ridger]

This is what I used as a template for mine last fall.
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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!

[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.

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.

[Ridger]

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.

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!

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!

[Pat32rf]

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....

[delmer]

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.

[mbhunter]

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.