Portable box blind

[BC Buck]

Every build I try to improve. Some things work and some are still on the drawing board. I wanted more elevation but still portable. Thought trap door would be the way to go so needed to have floor at 5.5'. Used 1.5"x 3/16 angle for uprights. Plenty strong with no wobble. Center line of blind 6"forward of axle but after build would have liked 10".

 

[BC Buck]

Now goes to brother (carpenter) for help. We make four walls 4' and short walls 2' by 7' tall. Working with barn tin is tough and time consuming. You guys suggested using pressure treat and stain so that is what we did. With this layout you have just under 7' floor. Made trap door 30"x 30" so can enter wearing backpack.

 

[BC Buck]

Used 1/2" plywood then 3 sheets 5 rib for roof. Without plywood rain is too loud.

 

[BC Buck]

Last build was tough to hunt out of if not level. Bought farm jack and cut short pieces of 2"x 12" pressure treat from deck job to stick under low side tire. Built adjustable stabilizers for all 4 corners. If work will install on other blinds.

 

[BC Buck]

Installed 11 deer view windows. I hate having big blind spots. Too many times target animals are 10 yards from you before you see them. Bro complained that we would not be concealed and be busted. Im flipping the bill so added tint to window order. Tint not dark enough so not worth the $5. Made blackout curtains with magnets and will post when installed.

 

[BC Buck]

Yes this thing is top heavy. I had to add ballistic for the 50 mile run to the farm. Might cut axle and widen 1 or 2 feet next year to help when going over creek crossings.

 

[BC Buck]

If you figure labor at $5 a hour this makes Redneck blinds look like a bargain.
11 Deer view delux windows $665.
5 rib tin $45
lumber $300
stain paint $50
trailer and steel $300
total about $1600
After season will post any changes that needs to be made or thing that worked well.

 

[John-W-WI]

Great looking build. Hope Mr. Big walks by while you are in it!

-John

 

[JFK52]

I like the artwork on the outside of the blind. Have you sat in it when it is windy? Do you use any type of anchoring system once the blind is in place? Just asking as strong winds have toppled a couple of my elevated blinds over the years.

 

[BC Buck]

I like the artwork on the outside of the blind. Have you sat in it when it is windy? Do you use any type of anchoring system once the blind is in place? Just asking as strong winds have toppled a couple of my elevated blinds over the years.

I have another that is only 2' off the ground and wind does not affect it. It has a narrower wheel base which makes it scary to move. I think the octagon shape helps with wind. If after season it needs anchoring I will post.