There ain’t no way I could get my wife to help me carry her those walls back into the woods like that! You got a keeper there brother!
@timothyfontenot3623 Жыл бұрын
You are so lucky to have a wife that will help you that way, cherish her, they are few and far apart. Good Job ❤ 😊
@mikepalucci13812 жыл бұрын
Your Mrs is a good woman. Hats off to her. I used T-111 on a blind once and never again. Too damn heavy.
@backinthewoods20222 жыл бұрын
They are certainly heavy
@roberthicks47947 ай бұрын
New scriber. May be the BEST “how to” vid I’ve seen on hunting blinds. Thank you sir.
@backinthewoods20223 ай бұрын
Appreciate it thanks
@NavigatingwithNafe2 жыл бұрын
My luck, my woman would've been like; "are you making sure you're not painting the trees upside down?" 😆.
@boblenz68874 жыл бұрын
That's a nice wife to help carry and lift all the stuff! Kudos to her.
@marvcarlson50954 жыл бұрын
Great job. You are lucky to have such a strong wife.
@fattroutlounge4 жыл бұрын
She deserves an exotic vacation!
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Yes I am thanks for watching
@hughphillips67Mustang3 жыл бұрын
Thats great your wife helped. She's a keeper!!
@anthonylawlor91303 жыл бұрын
Somebody has to take the wife out shopping, with dinner!!!
@backinthewoods20223 жыл бұрын
She definitely deserves it.👍
@andrewmusser76804 жыл бұрын
You got one hell of a woman and a hunting blind. Remember one of these is not possible without the other 😉🏹🦌
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Most definitely, almost everything we have done on our property has been done by just us two.
@richardvila11733 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Enjoy and reap the benefits, of hard work.
@darrelllogan1274 Жыл бұрын
Love the paint job. Was thinking of similar idea for my new stand.
@paulcrave31124 жыл бұрын
Good job. Hard work for sure. I like the paint job. Blends in really nice even upside down.
@jeffpfantz2114 жыл бұрын
That’s beautiful work! You are so fortunate to have a wife who is willing to participate in the hard physical activities.. You are a lucky man. Awesome video.
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Jeff Pfantz thanks sir I don’t take it for granted. Thanks for watching
@jamesfranks5454 жыл бұрын
Holy crap!! How many times have I been in that exact position lol. Carrying, dragging, pulling pushing and grunting. Getting ready to start doing it again though as soon as gun season is over lol. Tip though, buy the torx head screws if they need to be longer than 1 1/2 inches. Much easier to drive in.
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
James Franks yeah it definitely isn’t easy better to do this with two guys. Torx are the way to go👍
@bobcattt84 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ideas, just finished my blind this week, it looks great!
@leocapoccia9073 Жыл бұрын
Next one I build, couple of weeks, cutting out a bunch of weight. Using firing strips in the walls and 3/8 plywood. I build my roof similar to walls, so it fits over the 4 walls. Once I get 3 walls up I’ll get the roof in place before the final wall. I used snow slide on the roof, glued backing works miracles. 10 years no leaks. Windows can be long and narrow, not for bow hunting, if you can see sky, your windows are too wide!
@johncampbell18534 жыл бұрын
Nice looking shooting house they are great when its cold and raining days
@stevecallaway84573 ай бұрын
Looks good!
@RayKnutson4 жыл бұрын
I used a stand very much like this for over a decade and found a few extras worked out really well. Make sure you level the floor, especially if you want to put in a swivel chair or stool. If nothing else, if the floor isn't level, it will be really annoying to feel like you are leaning one direction all the time. Put tin or sheet metal on the roof . This will make the stand last a lot longer. Also, put some triangular shelves in the corners; really handy for your thermos, binoculars, lunch, Also, cover them with carpet to prevent noise. Some hooks or nails to hang things on are important if you want to shed some clothing in a heated stand. I use a medium size backpack and hanging it makes accessing what I want really easy. For the leaves you want to put on next year, cut some cardboard stencils, or spray paint around some pine boughs.
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Ray Knutson thanks i appreciate it
@knowltonnorth94184 жыл бұрын
Ray exactly what I was going to say. I have a 6x6 and a 4x4. They work awesome. I put foil insulation between the plywood and carpet. Run the roof out a foot all the way around. Keeps most rain off the building. I build a box with trim boards and cross pieces and attach my sheet metal roofing to that. Then I just drop it over the walls and screw it to the walls. Easy and a lot lighter. Also run the side panels all the way down past the floor joist. I have videos on my KNOWLTON NORTH you tube channel.
@markb.12594 жыл бұрын
A++ deer stand!!! Well Done! I've had visions of building a 4 X 4 just like what you built. I think I'm going to build the entire blind on the ground, then insert two 12 ft. 4x4's in one side of the deck brackets and pull it upright with a 4-wheeler, then insert the remaining two 4x4's. Actually building the stand wall by wall THEN a roof while 20 ft. up in the air... Screw That!!! haha Great job!!!
@Motorpig2514 жыл бұрын
I'm planning the same thing. I got my 4 x 4 floor boxed out and when I get home today I'm going to start the walls. I'm planning on fitting all the walls on the floor using screws, then once I have it all right then ill disassemble it due the weight and put the floor on my trailer. then I"ll completely assemble it on the trailer and lay it down on its side. Haul the trailer out to the location and put the legs in and pull it off upright with a my tractor. I hope it goes as planned. I've been brainstorming trying to think of every possible option.
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Troy Gurley how did it work out?
@Motorpig2514 жыл бұрын
@@backinthewoods2022 got it all done and was happy with the outcome. I'll post a video soon of how I transported and erected it. I only used 7 foot legs though. I hauled the whole thing already assembled on my trailer. Got to the woods and used the backhoe the rest of the way. Thanks
@19Dennis534 жыл бұрын
I really HATE to say this but being OCD and looking at the painting on the last wall installed... It's upside down. Other than that It is a fantastic job. You gave me so many ideas but I can't paint worth a dam so I'll have to figure out how to do that part! But I will try to remember that branches grow towards the sky! Speaking of bugs, spiders, mice & wasps. Soak peppermint oil on cotton balls and put them in the corners on the floor. I use that in my basement and my shed and it works fantastic. Cut the carpeting to fit and about a week before you go hunting then put the carpeting in so that it doesn't get moldy! Can't wait to see the finished product and some deer next year. Thanks for all the great info!
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Dennis Aitken I screwed up on the painting some people commented that I installed the walls upside down haha I am going to put some indoor outdoor carpet in there but I install it in the spring so it has time to air out over the summer. I think the peppermint is a good idea for the basement I will have to try it but too stinky for my deer stand I don’t want the deer to smell anything different around my stands than the rest of the woods. Thanks for watching I appreciate it
@19Dennis53 Жыл бұрын
@@lance3883 I don't know any "bitches"; I just know ladies!
@1rustytree4 жыл бұрын
Nice job , sure do like those brackets on the posts!
@kurtwagner10833 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed! Great work! Plan on making a similar blind to take my kids out in and get them into hunting.
@backinthewoods20223 жыл бұрын
Thanks Good hunting
@michaelwagner302 Жыл бұрын
Probably tough to do there but if a little more open I would put it together on the ground then stand it up. Sounds tough but it's a lot easier than struggling with every wall. Get a few friends and stand it up after all put together.
@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
That's not a deer blind its a tree house!!! :-) That's awesome dude...kinda makes my little climbing tree stand feel inadequate haha...have a great weekend!
@swaggerjackerxx Жыл бұрын
almost swatted my headphones out my ear at 4:00 lmao
@makapalatrace83853 жыл бұрын
Jeffbarron70 did a similar box blind but easier camo pattern. Also built different as he was alone and placed the 4x4 in the ground first then raised the floor. We call these hotel blinds cause they are comfy compared to our lock ons.
@backinthewoods20223 жыл бұрын
I will have to check that out👍
@woods2creeksoutdoorsdulins4484 жыл бұрын
Very nice blind !!! Good luck this season!
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
common man's fly fishing thank you sir you as well
@knowltonnorth94183 жыл бұрын
Quite a project for 2 people.
@underdogoutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Nice place to hang out during the rut. Be careful next season- early season wasps/hornets!
@luckyjim514 жыл бұрын
Thats a great idea.... When the deer are laughing at your upside down trees you can get the first shot off....lol? I gave up on the buddy heater and I am so happy with my vented heater. Looks like you have a great helper..... Enjoy!
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
James Pearson I have heard about the vented heaters are they expensive? Will they be too large for a 6x6?
@luckyjim514 жыл бұрын
@@backinthewoods2022 i have a NEW- WAVE LP 12,000 BTU heater and i love it.... my stand is 5x7. I think it was $150.
@hartleyhomesteadmichigan60414 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here. Great job on the blind!
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Thank you appreciate it
@bwanasid4 жыл бұрын
Good job!
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@adammcalister87133 жыл бұрын
At 4:01 when the mosquito buzzes by the camera I swatted at the air by my head phones lol....
@TheGrumpyFarmer4 жыл бұрын
We use shingle roof not as noisy when it’s raining
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Barbara Dennison I put plywood on and then the metal roof to deaden the noise works good
@christiantuexi76874 жыл бұрын
Man great job just some friendly advice me and my grandpa built an 8ft blind we built the whole thing on the floor, pre installed a hook on the roof, tied it to the back of the truck and just lifted her up all at once, you just gotta pre measure where the legs are gonna fall and put a slight hole so you get some leverage and it stands up right when your pulling with the truck, that whole o. Insulation could not be further from the truth we put some insulation and we have to deal with mice even woodpeckers that’s made nests I. Between the walls the blind going on 10yrs still going strong
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Christian Tuexi I will have to try that on the next one this one was in very tight spot though I stuck it in the thick stuff Thanks for watching and the comment I appreciate it
@christiantuexi76874 жыл бұрын
Yes sirworks great with 3 people that tractor should do nicely one to drive and the other to help you to lift the blind all you need is about a foot off the ground so the leverage kicks in happy hunting
@hawkeye45534 жыл бұрын
good team work - good thinking ahead also
@Meloed9234 жыл бұрын
Love how he says ruf instead of roof
@johnreavis50242 жыл бұрын
Great video !!!!!!! Do you have a list of materials!
@backinthewoods20222 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s all on video #122 thanks for watching👍
@larryreese61464 жыл бұрын
If you'd like to heat that, why not put in a little ventless hang on propane heater. You could put a shelf hanging next to the ladder so that you could put a disposable propane bottle about the size used for propane grills and run a copper line from there to the heater. The heater wouldn't take any room away from the inside dimensions and would keep it nice and toasty on the inside. I've seen that type little one burner heaters no bigger than 10 by 12 inches and it wouldn't hang more than 8 inches out from the wall. When not in use, disconnect the bottle to take with you and use electrical tape to seal the connection against wasps and dirt dobbers. I would also assume you are going to have some way to padlock the door to keep intruders out.
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Just saw this comment sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner like the idea will have to look into that. I’m not to worried about intruders if they want in they will get in I try to put out the Goodfellas persona to ward off would be intruders👌
@larryreese61464 жыл бұрын
@@backinthewoods2022 you'd have to put some type of regulator connection on it. I'd check it out with a propane company and see if its feasible. It would be a good idea if it could work. I'm thinking of doing something like that. I'd like a stand big enough to sleep in.
@offgridwhitetails87684 жыл бұрын
Now we all know where the term Grab Ass came from ! 🤣
@TheFatman2020ify4 жыл бұрын
That mosquito around 4:00 made me shake!
@larryreese61464 жыл бұрын
Nice job, by the way, and it looks like about as effective came as you could come up with.
@ericsantelli7259 Жыл бұрын
This is my first blind of any kind kzfaq.infoUgkxLQGtOO9dXIsNktEeycGoIT6jtJJNTScA so nothing to compare it to. After I receive it, I set it up and left it outside at home for a couple of months to let it start smelling more like outside than human. So far I've been very happy with it. Very roomy - I hunt alone but could easily fit another person comfortably. Put one bolt through the shoot-through mesh, and works as advertised. I've ordered another one, so this noob is totally satisfied. One caveat - the included stakes are pretty useless; you'll want to order something more substantial. I haven't had it long enough to rate durability, but zero issues so far.
@markb.12594 жыл бұрын
Nothing says potential broken back than using a wooden ladder, with a hose clamp that's holding a cracked rung together!!! haha
@Makete1003 жыл бұрын
You mentioned snow and ice. Tip: Paint your floor before you put down the carpet. Tracking snow into the blind will slowly rot the plywood. That has happened to me. Yeah it takes a while to happen, but then you don't have to cut out and replace a part of your floor. What state are you in? Got me thinking of building my own tower blind. What are those metal brackets called? $$$?
@backinthewoods20223 жыл бұрын
Wisconsin They are called elevator brackets I can’t remember off hand how much. I believe you can find them on amazon I bought mine at Menards
@Makete1003 жыл бұрын
@@backinthewoods2022 Thanks. I have been binge watching your channel. New subscriber.
@SteveZ-yd6em4 жыл бұрын
Love the camo!
@Giroux684 жыл бұрын
That's an awesome shooting hut. Should make for some great hunting videos.
@BUS657 Жыл бұрын
great job. how are the legs secured to the ground?
@backinthewoods2022 Жыл бұрын
There not no problems so far I have three of them like that
@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors4 жыл бұрын
That looks nice Kirk, I seen the tape on one of the walls and thought it was an outlet at first. I was thinking you went a little overboard with the electric, lol
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
My Slice Of Heaven Outdoors I did some track lighting in the bathroom wing but I thought an outlet would be too much👍
@houndsmanone45634 жыл бұрын
Man, you guys did some nice work. Yep, that's a tough job trying to get all the sides in place even with two folks but you got-er-done. Thanks for this video. I am thinking of putting up a blind but I may buy one of those plastic ones and try that. We'll see. Enjoyed a full-watch, Kirk. when does your season open? Archery opened several weeks ago down here. Have a fine weekend.
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Houndsman One our season is in the third week now I should be able to get out tomorrow night. Good luck to you
@davidholmes3761 Жыл бұрын
So now 3 years later, have you posted your approximate cost on materials yet?
@backinthewoods2022 Жыл бұрын
Yes I did that in video #122 DIY hunting blind cost/plans I’m not sure how to tag it or I would it breaks it down
@richer4poorer4 жыл бұрын
So did you figure a total cost yet?
@Patriot-pq1ku4 жыл бұрын
very nice job so why did you have to walk the sides in but drove the base in?
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
I drove everything in but had to walk it the last 60 yards could not get the tractor closer
@boochie1232 жыл бұрын
nice work will this withstand high winds? also do you have that ladder built to access the blind? id like to see how you did that
@backinthewoods20222 жыл бұрын
So far so good have had one like it up for 4 years now no issues As for the ladder I take 2 2x8 and lean them up between a stair and a ladder angle and put 2x4s between and I also place tread tape on top so I don’t slip when wet.
@boochie1232 жыл бұрын
what kind of paint did you use and color also how did you paint the trees?
@backinthewoods20222 жыл бұрын
I used a color that I thought looked like the sky on an overcast day Can’t remember the color I do not have it anymore I just used brown spray paint on the trees and branches and some green over the top for leaves
@boochie1232 жыл бұрын
is a metal roof preferred? im about to build walls and roof i have enough shingles and water shield
@pknapp63 жыл бұрын
I see that you have both of the cross bracing 2x4"s on the same side of the corner posts. Did you just force the inner 2x4 inward to make it work? Mine is up and level. next step is bracing.
@backinthewoods20223 жыл бұрын
Exactly, then screwed them together
@joshzirk4 жыл бұрын
Do you have cut list or pricing for any of this? It's a great looking box! Will be building a couple soon.
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Josh Zirkelbach I will have to make one of those videos soon
@johns45844 жыл бұрын
Upside down camo paint job? Lol.............Looks like a nice blind for a comfortable hunt, sure beats shivering in the cold sleet. Insulate the bottom of your floor with foam board, your toes will thank you.
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
John Scheel I think I will do that I have some 1/4” stuff laying around
@coffeemaninsanity85964 жыл бұрын
You totally defeated the whole purpose of using the elevator brackets
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Explain better?
@jasonbillings24014 жыл бұрын
very nicely done guys! keep up the great work! I am building one 8x8 with wood stove. Why do you dislike the 8x8 with wood stove?
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Jason Billings I don’t dislike the 8x8 at all I just don’t need two on our property. The one now is centrally located and works great as a spot to gather if we don’t want to take hunting too serious and have fun or lunch. I have to thicken the woods up around it too so it becomes a better spot which will take a couple years with thinning the woods and some hinge cutting when I get to it this next spring hopefully. Thanks for watching I appreciate it.
@brandonyoung7760 Жыл бұрын
Why didn't you just take the SBS and trailer back there?
@jturner59864 жыл бұрын
Kirk about how much did it cost, less the hard labor
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
j Turner I will try to do a video on that soon
@CountryLivingWithTheHarnishs4 жыл бұрын
Wow thats a nice little place to hide from the deer .That would make a nice little camp also
@billyraymond94163 ай бұрын
would of been easier to dig a hole cover it and wait for deer. it's a very successful way to hunt. just saying
@johnstobbscpa80814 жыл бұрын
great video. Do you have water on your place? You might consider a watering hole at some point.
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
John Stobbs, CPA I do have water too much I have put a couple watering holes in but there are just too many options here to be effective Although I have used it elsewhere with good results Thanks for watching
@keklordgrey45224 жыл бұрын
a pulley system might have helped... you do have all those tree around.... just saying...
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
KekLordGrey I thought about that but the trees available I didn’t think it would work thanks for watching
@davidvillemure8474 ай бұрын
Are you colorblind 😂 ? Great blind 💪🏽
@keklordgrey45224 жыл бұрын
oh no.... the last wall is upside down!
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
KekLordGrey no I just painted a couple upside down too much of a hurry I guess not paying attention
@thomasprice17604 жыл бұрын
And get some wasp spray ! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
@donnysbackroadoutdoors50884 жыл бұрын
This is why i use 2x2 not 2x4
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
I have thought about that how has it worked for you?
@donnysbackroadoutdoors50884 жыл бұрын
I have had the same stand for 7 yrs no problem at all .
@rocklickranch28044 жыл бұрын
I'd like to build a couple blinds like this on my place, can you give a ballpark price on materials ?
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Rock Lick Ranch I will try to put together something on a up coming video👍
@tp73934 жыл бұрын
Where's your buddies?
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
With their kids
@paulcrave31124 жыл бұрын
Isn’t hunting fun? All seasons of it. I enjoy the prepping for hunting as much as hunting. I think you do too. You have a good woman too.
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Paul Crave i agree thanks for the kind comments She is 👍
@rico3344 жыл бұрын
Nice looking blind but I think before you did all that work to move it in and get it set up, I'd have set fire to that shit to burn out all of that underbrush.. It's so damn thick, you're not going to be able to see anything and the deer will find easier areas to traverse...........
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
rico334 I cut trails to steer the deer around the stand for shots The stand is near one of my bedding areas and I am setting it up for more of a morning stand I like the fact it’s thick so the deer feel safe using the area during daylight I am also going to make a very small food plot within twenty yards along one of the trails
@calebsmith953 жыл бұрын
3:22 is why I never use Philips lol
@backinthewoods20223 жыл бұрын
I try not to either but have to use them up Torx for the win
@calebsmith953 жыл бұрын
Lol good lookin stand tho. Most people don’t overlap their corners. You’ve done some frame work before I assume.
@backinthewoods20223 жыл бұрын
@@calebsmith95 electrician by trade Just learned from the projects around our homestead and what makes sense to me for strength
@calebsmith953 жыл бұрын
I heard that
@ispeaktothedead4 жыл бұрын
I've watched two minutes of the video and your wife is great. My wife will throw a blind at my head if I ever asked her to make multiple sixty yatd trips.
@backinthewoods20224 жыл бұрын
Crippled Survival and Hunting thanks man yes she is Everything we have built on our place has been with just her and I Thanks for watching