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Bodey · 08-16-2013, 02:44 PM

A bunch of the old carpet blinds at Tres Coyotes were getting in bad shape. We took it upon our selves to replace them with more permanent models. I've been playing with this idea for a while and we finally put the plan in action.

I originally planned an octagon but changed to a hexagon with 6 sides. We cut 2x4's down for frame material and put pre-cut hardee backer boards on wood frames for side panels. Laid up a jig for geodesic triangular roof and fiberglassed the roofs. Massed produced panels with one door panel, 3 window panels and 2 solid panels for each blind. Ordered "Deer View" hinged windows and finished up the prototype.

The blinds will be hauled to ranch as stacked panels and roofs and will be assembled on site. Notice that the door is 16 inches off ground. We will dig a 12-14" deep hole to set blinds in and the door will be right above ground level. 6 1/2 foot tall blind will be a hair over 5 feet tall in the woods. We will completely cover each blind with cedar brush.

Going West next week to install blinds. I'll send pictures of the set-up and the finished product.

whitie · 08-16-2013, 02:55 PM

That my friends is a production line...well done sir. Can't wait to see the final pics on location.

gig one · 08-16-2013, 02:55 PM

Looks like you are one short

Fergeris · 08-16-2013, 03:08 PM

That's pretty cool I may have to try one for my next blind I really like the hexagon shape

graesz · 08-16-2013, 03:15 PM

Looks like you've done your homework. Post field pics when you get a chance. Good well done!

Dspivey · 08-16-2013, 03:22 PM

Build baby build.

Bodey · 08-16-2013, 03:24 PM

A few more construction pics

DoubleGProstaff · 08-16-2013, 04:05 PM

Those are some sweet blinds

baldybarton · 08-16-2013, 04:26 PM

Those look great!

Cuz · 08-16-2013, 04:32 PM

Been doing the same thing but with gun blinds. It's a lot of work! Great job

Bodey · 08-16-2013, 04:54 PM

It is a lot of work especially in record heat. My feed dealer was by the other day and said he could sell a bunch, asked if I would make them. I said he couldn't pay me enough!!

KactusKiller · 08-16-2013, 05:21 PM

Nicely done Bodey. I hope you have some strong backs. With that hardie board they will prob weigh a ton but will last forever.

JAGR · 08-16-2013, 05:23 PM

How much to make a couple for me????

Electrican · 08-16-2013, 06:54 PM

Looks good! What's the roof made of?

Mofo · 08-16-2013, 07:51 PM

What are the dimensions?

Bodey · 08-16-2013, 08:13 PM

STX Bowhunter- I wouldn't make another one,especially this time of year. I might jig up to make another group next spring while it's cool. Check my pulse then.

Bodey · 08-16-2013, 08:15 PM

Electrician and MoFo, the top is 2 layers of fiberglass and the dimensions are 6 feet at the long points of the hexagon. It is 6 1/2 ft tall at peak of roof.

Mofo · 08-16-2013, 08:57 PM

Thank you

Fla Hunter · 08-17-2013, 04:02 PM

Impressive production

JAB 1 · 08-17-2013, 05:08 PM

Looks good

redfish316 · 08-17-2013, 07:02 PM

im looking for a new one

live2hunt65 · 08-17-2013, 08:17 PM

nice

PD3 · 08-17-2013, 09:52 PM

Very nice!!!

tomcat8910 · 08-17-2013, 09:57 PM

Those are nice bow blinds!

Russ81 · 08-17-2013, 11:04 PM

Now that's sharp!

So your layering two mats of fiberglass on the geodesic triangle then applying resin too it? Might have to study up on this, any chance on a material list and what y'all got in per blind?

Bodey · 08-18-2013, 09:10 PM

About 70 sq ft of fiberglass cloth, 1 1/2 gal of resin, five 3x5 hardee backer boards, 40 ' 2x4 , 3 windows, assorted fasteners and adhesives, door hardware, paint. About $335 in materials and a bunch of sweat equity.

ffparadavis · 08-18-2013, 09:14 PM

very nice!

Russ81 · 08-18-2013, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodey

About 70 sq ft of fiberglass cloth, 1 1/2 gal of resin, five 3x5 hardee backer boards, 40 ' 2x4 , 3 windows, assorted fasteners and adhesives, door hardware, paint. About $335 in materials and a bunch of sweat equity.

Cool deal thanks!

Mex. Bowhunter · 08-18-2013, 09:51 PM

Very Cool Blind

Bone Thug · 08-18-2013, 09:56 PM

Nice job, Bodey....Those blinds will workout real good.

Dale Moser · 08-19-2013, 08:22 AM

That shop is awesome!

Nice blinds too.

hunterman · 08-19-2013, 12:43 PM

those look like they will work great , good job

bmactx67 · 08-19-2013, 02:49 PM

I like the idea. Thanks for sharing.

Russ81 · 09-03-2013, 02:16 PM

Any pics of them being setup yet?

BIG D · 09-04-2013, 07:47 AM

Awesome blinds and your shop makes me jealous.

flywise · 09-04-2013, 08:11 AM

great job
very nice

Bone Thug · 09-04-2013, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ81

Any pics of them being setup yet?

Yes....Here's the link.
http://discussions.texasbowhunter.co...d.php?t=399977

Coach W · 09-04-2013, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bone Thug

Yes....Here's the link.
http://discussions.texasbowhunter.co...d.php?t=399977

Thanks for the link!!!

Russ81 · 09-04-2013, 10:30 AM

Gracias

BigYoung · 11-12-2013, 08:29 PM

Man, that's a clean shop you run! Thanks for the pics!

Bonham · 11-12-2013, 08:31 PM

wow thats awesome

large car · 11-18-2013, 05:22 PM

Nice

Shake N' Bake · 11-19-2013, 08:35 AM

Those are nice!!

Tomkat70 · 11-19-2013, 11:14 AM

great looking blinds. great job on install at the lease.

snipermedic · 01-05-2014, 10:52 PM

Do you remember what angle you use to cut the frame to make it a hex? And do you know if you used the 1/4 or 1/2" Hardie. I don't have a degree in engineering to figure out how to get the sides to match up. What type of paint did you use to paint the bare Hardie and how do you think it will hold up being exposed.

DuckCutter7 · 01-05-2014, 11:38 PM

Great builds!

TxRip · 01-09-2014, 08:46 PM

Very good

jrfan · 01-10-2014, 07:06 AM

I've been thinking about doing something simular with hardie siding. How brittle do you think the hardie siding is going to be?

Russ81 · 01-10-2014, 08:30 AM

Long as it doesn't have direct blunt impact it should be fine.

Dale Moser · 01-01-2015, 02:10 AM

Top.

08-16-2013, 02:44 PM	#1
Bodey Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Caldwell Co. Hunt In: TomGreen & Sterling Co's.	Ground Blinds mass production A bunch of the old carpet blinds at Tres Coyotes were getting in bad shape. We took it upon our selves to replace them with more permanent models. I've been playing with this idea for a while and we finally put the plan in action. I originally planned an octagon but changed to a hexagon with 6 sides. We cut 2x4's down for frame material and put pre-cut hardee backer boards on wood frames for side panels. Laid up a jig for geodesic triangular roof and fiberglassed the roofs. Massed produced panels with one door panel, 3 window panels and 2 solid panels for each blind. Ordered "Deer View" hinged windows and finished up the prototype. The blinds will be hauled to ranch as stacked panels and roofs and will be assembled on site. Notice that the door is 16 inches off ground. We will dig a 12-14" deep hole to set blinds in and the door will be right above ground level. 6 1/2 foot tall blind will be a hair over 5 feet tall in the woods. We will completely cover each blind with cedar brush. Going West next week to install blinds. I'll send pictures of the set-up and the finished product. Attached Images

08-16-2013, 03:24 PM	#7
Bodey Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Caldwell Co. Hunt In: TomGreen & Sterling Co's.	more pics A few more construction pics Attached Images

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08-16-2013, 02:55 PM	#2
whitie Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Junction, Virginia, Grayson	That my friends is a production line...well done sir. Can't wait to see the final pics on location.

08-16-2013, 02:55 PM	#3
gig one Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montgomery TX Hunt In: huntsville tx and moline, kansas	Looks like you are one short

08-16-2013, 03:08 PM	#4
Fergeris Ten Point Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mccamey,TX	That's pretty cool I may have to try one for my next blind I really like the hexagon shape

08-16-2013, 03:15 PM	#5
graesz Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Austin, TX Hunt In: Freer, TX	Looks like you've done your homework. Post field pics when you get a chance. Good well done!

08-16-2013, 03:22 PM	#6
Dspivey Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bulverde Hunt In: McCulloch County	Build baby build.

08-16-2013, 04:05 PM	#8
DoubleGProstaff Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: houston/kerrville Hunt In: Kerrville	Those are some sweet blinds

08-16-2013, 04:26 PM	#9
baldybarton Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tyler	Those look great!

08-16-2013, 04:32 PM	#10
Cuz Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midlothian Hunt In: Central & West TX	Been doing the same thing but with gun blinds. It's a lot of work! Great job

08-16-2013, 04:54 PM	#11
Bodey Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Caldwell Co. Hunt In: TomGreen & Sterling Co's.	It is a lot of work especially in record heat. My feed dealer was by the other day and said he could sell a bunch, asked if I would make them. I said he couldn't pay me enough!!

08-16-2013, 05:21 PM	#12
KactusKiller Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Midlothian, TX Hunt In: Irion co, Navarro co	Nicely done Bodey. I hope you have some strong backs. With that hardie board they will prob weigh a ton but will last forever.

08-16-2013, 05:23 PM	#13
JAGR Ten Point Join Date: May 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Hunt In: South Texas	How much to make a couple for me????

08-16-2013, 06:54 PM	#14
Electrican Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Burleson TX Hunt In: For a place	Looks good! What's the roof made of?

08-16-2013, 07:51 PM	#15
Mofo Eight Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mont Belvieu Hunt In: Dewitt County	What are the dimensions?

08-16-2013, 08:13 PM	#16
Bodey Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Caldwell Co. Hunt In: TomGreen & Sterling Co's.	STX Bowhunter- I wouldn't make another one,especially this time of year. I might jig up to make another group next spring while it's cool. Check my pulse then.

08-16-2013, 08:15 PM	#17
Bodey Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Caldwell Co. Hunt In: TomGreen & Sterling Co's.	Electrician and MoFo, the top is 2 layers of fiberglass and the dimensions are 6 feet at the long points of the hexagon. It is 6 1/2 ft tall at peak of roof.

08-16-2013, 08:57 PM	#18
Mofo Eight Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mont Belvieu Hunt In: Dewitt County	Thank you

08-17-2013, 04:02 PM	#19
Fla Hunter Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida	Impressive production

08-17-2013, 05:08 PM	#20
JAB 1 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: League City Texas Hunt In: Mills County Texas	Looks good

08-17-2013, 07:02 PM	#21
redfish316 Four Point Join Date: Jun 2013	im looking for a new one

08-17-2013, 08:17 PM	#22
live2hunt65 Pope & Young Join Date: May 2009 Location: SAN ANTONIO Hunt In: ANY WHERE I CAN	nice

08-17-2013, 09:52 PM	#23
PD3 Six Point Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Celina Hunt In: Texas - Delta, Jim Hogg, Zapata Counties; Kentucky - Union County	Very nice!!!

08-17-2013, 09:57 PM	#24
tomcat8910 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Livingston, Texas Hunt In: polk,walker and san jacinto county	Those are nice bow blinds!

08-17-2013, 11:04 PM	#25
Russ81 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brazoria Co. Hunt In: Texas	Now that's sharp! So your layering two mats of fiberglass on the geodesic triangle then applying resin too it? Might have to study up on this, any chance on a material list and what y'all got in per blind?

08-18-2013, 09:10 PM	#26
Bodey Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Caldwell Co. Hunt In: TomGreen & Sterling Co's.	About 70 sq ft of fiberglass cloth, 1 1/2 gal of resin, five 3x5 hardee backer boards, 40 ' 2x4 , 3 windows, assorted fasteners and adhesives, door hardware, paint. About $335 in materials and a bunch of sweat equity.

08-18-2013, 09:14 PM	#27
ffparadavis Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Midlothian Hunt In: Illinois/Kansas/Seymour	very nice!

08-18-2013, 09:51 PM	#29
Mex. Bowhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: La Grange Tx. Hunt In: Tx. / Mexico	Very Cool Blind

08-18-2013, 09:56 PM	#30
Bone Thug Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo, TX Hunt In: Irion County	Nice job, Bodey....Those blinds will workout real good.

08-19-2013, 08:22 AM	#31
Dale Moser Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wise Cty Hunt In: Young Cty	That shop is awesome! Nice blinds too.

08-19-2013, 12:43 PM	#32
hunterman Six Point Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: lewisville tx Hunt In: lake whitney and oklahoma and south texas	those look like they will work great , good job

08-19-2013, 02:49 PM	#33
bmactx67 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke,Tx Hunt In: Eldorado,Grapevine,Raymondville, and all points in between	I like the idea. Thanks for sharing.