Looking to build a new blind for next year and they if to build it bigger than the 6x4 we hunt in now boys growing need more leg room. I have a metal frame but was thinking bout a 8x5 or such with 1x3’s to keep it lighter that 2x4’s
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My suggestion would be 2x4’s for the bottom, 2x2’s for the walls, and make it come apart in pieces. Where you can assemble or break down in the field two two people. And go as big as you can. Built an 8x8 this past year and man is it comfortable. Plus I can hunt with my wife, two boys and myself in there and still have plenty room.
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1x3 blind frame help
Plywood is what I would use on the sides.
Youre question of tin brought up a stand my buddy and his fil built. 1” thin wall square tubing with tin sides. About as light and simple as it comes, and theres 0 wood to rot. Only two downfalls are its loud and COLD. But will last forever and is very functional.
I lied slightly, 3/4” plywood on the floor is the only wood in that stand that can rot.
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Originally posted by Dale Moser View Post1X3s are too flexible, and will be a reall pain in the ***, especially at seams.
When I built blinds out of wood, I bought #1 2X4s, and ripped them in half to frame with. I always skinned with 3/8” plywood.
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With as many spray foam companies as there are now, get with one and put your blind on a trailer and take it to their newest job site. Pay for the material and a case a beer. I know a guy that does it and he says the biggest pain is the start up and clean up. If there equipment is already dirty, the payment would reflect it.
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I am planning a 8'x6' blind build. My plan is ripped treated 2x4's for the frame, and 3/8" LP Smartside for the siding. The smartside is a treated OSB looking panel. It is primed on one side, and takes paint nicely. You won't need to paint this every year like plywood. Also, it will not rot like OSB does. It is made to last.Last edited by Palmetto; 01-11-2022, 08:46 AM.
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Originally posted by Palmetto View PostI am planning a 8'x6' blind build. My plan is ripped treated 2x4's for the frame, and 3/8" LP Smartside for the siding. The smartside is a treated OSB looking panel. It is primed on one side, and takes paint nicely. You won't need to paint this every year like plywood. Also, it will not rot like OSB does. It is made to last.
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Originally posted by Dale Moser View PostLook into ZIP board as well. We have a couple made out of ZIP board and sealed with ZIP tape, and they hold paint like a SOB, and last a LONG time. Our outhouse is ZIP board, and un-painted, and still looks brand new after 5 years or so.
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