Building the ULTIMATE 6x8 DEER BLIND

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Building the ULTIMATE 6x8 DEER BLIND - Framing

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Жыл бұрын

Follow along as I build a HUGE deer blind that has all the features I've been wanting since I started hunting years ago! It's a 6x8 blind, and just shy of 7ft tall walls, plenty of room to hunt out of and have the family to hunt in too. The "must haves" for this build were custom windows that were ordered from DeerView Windows, insulated walls to retain heat, elevator brackets to have it off the ground, inside panels to make it feel "finished", and other features I'll add once it's all set up and placed beside the food plot (shelves, hooks, space heater, possible solar, etc).
This build mostly utilizes supplies I had on hand, with the rest being bought at the lumber yard.
Building a blind is easier than you think, you can do this!
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@hepticfire9604 5 ай бұрын

How did you build you window framing before they came in did you just build them like 1/2 smaller than window size or what?

@hurstyoutdoors 5 ай бұрын

DeerView made it super easy and provided the rough in measurements on their site for each window dimension you need. So while I was waiting for them to arrive, I could keep plugging away at framing.

@hepticfire9604 5 ай бұрын

@@hurstyoutdoors I’ve built stands with deer view windows before but I always waited for them to come in, I’m currently building a 6x7 but worried that ill be a off on my measurements and have to redo framing.

@KelleyOutdoorsHuntingFishing Жыл бұрын

Fixing to build a 6x8 this spring! Last season I just sat on a chair on top of a hill. That was cold mid December.

@hurstyoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Oh man, that sounds brutal. You definitely need to build one!

@jasonedwards4139 2 ай бұрын

Just wondering if you had some kind of lumber list that I could go by to build one like this?

@hurstyoutdoors 2 ай бұрын

I modified this site's plans. Instead of a peaked roof did the lean-to style instead. But this lumber list will get you right where you need to be..any extra you can use it for another project! myoutdoorplans.com/hunting/6x8-deer-blind-plans/

@jasonedwards4139 2 ай бұрын

@@hurstyoutdoors thank you sir

@DavidJones-wq9cm 10 ай бұрын

Quick question, How far did you put the bottom of the windows from the floor? I'm in the process of building a deer blind.

@hurstyoutdoors 10 ай бұрын

If I remember right it was 34in.. but if I had to do it over again I would have done like 36 to 38 in. Hope that helps!

@OuterHeavenNET 8 ай бұрын

I’m looking to build one onto the side of a hill. I’m thinking heavy posts on the high side and concrete footers on the low side that sits on the hill.

@hurstyoutdoors 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like a sweet plan. Don't know how steep the hill is but should work great, will make for a great comfortable view!

@markeichholz1232 6 ай бұрын

How did you do your door? I am building the same size and not sure if I should build or buy one., buying one im guessing is going to be much more spendy

@hurstyoutdoors 6 ай бұрын

Just framed the door with 2x4s and then used the plywood for the exterior, painted, then mounted it with door hinges. Super cheap and easy. Can use some weatherproofing strips with whatever extra space you have to seal out bugs. Buying one would definitely add some cost and then you would have to make sure you framed it correctly for rough opening.

@robbobcat7286 Жыл бұрын

6x8 is a nice size

@hurstyoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Definitely agree, thanks for watching!

@jonl6335 8 ай бұрын

Not sure if you have mentioned in any of your videos where you are located but just wondering how the deerview slider window held up in cold weather, did tracks freeze up at all? Also did the flip up side windows keep rain completely out when secured shut? Looking at getting both those style of windows

@hurstyoutdoors 8 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for reaching out, I'm located in Michigan. Windows have held up great, with the side windows being on the inside, haven't had a problem with rain getting in since they are recessed in from the frame and angled a tad bit to have water run off. Sliders have been great too...strongly recommend them.

@jonl6335 8 ай бұрын

Ok cool thank you. I'm in Minnesota so similar weather

@brandonyoung7760 Жыл бұрын

Can you add a link with a supply list? Lumber size and pieces please?

@hurstyoutdoors Жыл бұрын

I modified a plan from "MyOutdoorPlans 6x8 Deer Blind". If you Google that you will go to his site and it lays out everything for ya..wood, cuts, angles. Just depends on what you want yours to look like. Have a good one!

@brandonyoung7760 Жыл бұрын

@Hursty Outdoors hey thanks a lot. 1 question. Why not just use the OSB for the walls too I'd you gotta paint it anyway? I was just looking at plywood and dang it's really expensive.

@hurstyoutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@brandonyoung7760You could roll OSB, but make sure that thing is covered in paint then. Only thing I think of is the OSB swelling up when it gets wet, plywood just seems more forgiving when it comes to that...but try it out man! With a bunch of paint on it you might be totally fine.

@christopherc9491 7 ай бұрын

Is all this treated lumber?

@hurstyoutdoors 7 ай бұрын

The only treated lumber would be the 2x6 floor joists since they are exposed to the elements (and the 4x4 legs when it's time to set it in place). Everything else was standard, for the plywood walls I did two thick coats of exterior paint to seal the wood from the elements, it's worked great. Have a good one.

@caz826 Жыл бұрын

I'm having to rewatch again YT must of had a problem sorry

@user-it1en7px6s 8 ай бұрын

Hey what are the measurements on the windows

@hurstyoutdoors 8 ай бұрын

The front window was for a 60x12in horizontal slider, and the side windows are for 30x12in hinge windows all from DeerView. DeerView on their site has all the measurements you can customize and the rough in size for them too.

@scottsmith5387 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build! Are the floor joists 2x4? How thick is the plywood?

@hurstyoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Floor joists are 2x6's, and for the floor I decided on using 1/2" OSB. With 16" on center joists makes it's totally fine for supporting weight.

@heathalford4721 Ай бұрын

@@hurstyoutdoors looked like you had regular plywood for the roof. Why osb for floor and plywood for the roof. We’ve always used plywood on the floor

@monikagarza7620 Жыл бұрын

Are the walls 2x4 or 2x3 studs?

@hurstyoutdoors Жыл бұрын

2x4s..you could roll 2x3 if you wanted it to be lighter, I preferred 2x4 for the strength and room between studs for insulation.

@monikagarza7620 Жыл бұрын

@@hurstyoutdoors ok thanks just wanted to make sure just started mine today. 😆

@johnnycalhoun9294 7 ай бұрын

What size are the 3 windows?

@hurstyoutdoors 7 ай бұрын

The front is 60x12 and the sides are 30x12. Love em'

@johnnycalhoun9294 7 ай бұрын

@@hurstyoutdoors Alright Thanks, I'm thinking about going all the way across corner to corner all the way around (3 Sides hinged windows ) then do a bit smaller window on each side with door center. Just have to figure out measurements and go from there.

@skylerballman7314 11 ай бұрын

We’re did you get the plans with all the measurements and what to cut the material at for everything?

@hurstyoutdoors 11 ай бұрын

@cuznboodro32 9 ай бұрын

@hurstyoutdoors Been looking for plans and this looks perfect. Sky asked the right question. Happy, Safe hunting fellas

@vanceodonnell9673 5 ай бұрын

The deer will not be fooled...you will be easy to spot...way too many openings at the same time...white chairs will pick up light...I keep only one window open at a time and I use no glass...all windows are covered with wood...the inside is painted black, my chair is black,, I wear all black and it becomes a shadow box...I have had deer within 10 feet and they do not see me...

@hurstyoutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Hey to each their own, I ended up painting the inside black after I got it out there. Got a big 10pt and a 8pt this hunting season. My daughter got her first deer out of it too...I'd say it worked out great.

@Rrailroad3 10 күн бұрын

The deer get used to it, deer literally live in peoples back yards. 🤦‍♂️