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<blockquote data-quote="BigDave12" data-source="post: 5085692" data-attributes="member: 13595"><p>I agree with the pop up blind idea as that is also the method I use.</p><p></p><p>Another good idea is to build an 8'x8' 2"x4" pressure treated frame (2"x4" boards are plenty strong enough on 12" centers) and go ahead and cover it with regular exterior deck boards (these are cheaper than using 2x4s as decking). If you build this less than 8x8, then you will end up with scrap and at today's lumber pricing is an expensive waste. You have to go down to a 4'x4' size if you want to save costs or reduce waste, but this will lead to other issues you will recognize later in this post.</p><p></p><p>This 8'x8' size will create an entire weather treated platform that you can place in an area on the ground and level with blocks or rocks. You can even place a small piece of carpet over it for sound dampening, etc if you prefer. Then place a pop up blind on it in the center. This will give you (and any visitors with you) a covered and level place to enjoy the hunt with plenty of entry options around it since the platform is much larger than the blind itself. The extra decking around it also gives you places to secure brush to in case you choose to "brush it in".</p><p></p><p>By using the pop up blind idea (and floor if you prefer), then it is easier to move it around until you find the perfect spot. Once you find "that spot", you already have the platform to add legs to and build the house on top of if you want that permanent type of stand. What I prefer to do is just raise the platform to the height I like and still use the pop up blind. They also make numerous really large blinds and pre-packed shooting houses that you can put on top of the platform if you want an upgrade to your existing one. The 8'x8' platform seems to always accept nearly all of them with room for safe entry points.</p><p></p><p>Most of all, if you have kids or grandkids, please take them with you to at least expose them to the great outdoors. Who knows, maybe they will like it and you may find it amazing at just how much you may get out of it too. If you don't have kids or grandkids, see if there are any kids or grandkids at your church or other family members you may have that may want to try it out with you. The memories made are priceless and if you are lucky enough to have the property to share with them, then give it a try. Best of luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigDave12, post: 5085692, member: 13595"] I agree with the pop up blind idea as that is also the method I use. Another good idea is to build an 8’x8’ 2”x4” pressure treated frame (2”x4” boards are plenty strong enough on 12” centers) and go ahead and cover it with regular exterior deck boards (these are cheaper than using 2x4s as decking). If you build this less than 8x8, then you will end up with scrap and at today’s lumber pricing is an expensive waste. You have to go down to a 4’x4’ size if you want to save costs or reduce waste, but this will lead to other issues you will recognize later in this post. This 8’x8’ size will create an entire weather treated platform that you can place in an area on the ground and level with blocks or rocks. You can even place a small piece of carpet over it for sound dampening, etc if you prefer. Then place a pop up blind on it in the center. This will give you (and any visitors with you) a covered and level place to enjoy the hunt with plenty of entry options around it since the platform is much larger than the blind itself. The extra decking around it also gives you places to secure brush to in case you choose to “brush it in”. By using the pop up blind idea (and floor if you prefer), then it is easier to move it around until you find the perfect spot. Once you find “that spot”, you already have the platform to add legs to and build the house on top of if you want that permanent type of stand. What I prefer to do is just raise the platform to the height I like and still use the pop up blind. They also make numerous really large blinds and pre-packed shooting houses that you can put on top of the platform if you want an upgrade to your existing one. The 8’x8’ platform seems to always accept nearly all of them with room for safe entry points. Most of all, if you have kids or grandkids, please take them with you to at least expose them to the great outdoors. Who knows, maybe they will like it and you may find it amazing at just how much you may get out of it too. If you don’t have kids or grandkids, see if there are any kids or grandkids at your church or other family members you may have that may want to try it out with you. The memories made are priceless and if you are lucky enough to have the property to share with them, then give it a try. Best of luck! [/QUOTE]
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