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    Mega Tank Blind Build

    I was able to score this tank for free from a laundromat. It’s 12’ tall and 8’ diameter and made of 5/8” poly. I plan to cut it in half and make two 6’ tall bow blinds for the new lease. I have six 10”x30” windows ordered that should be here next week.

    The first step is to get this beast cut in half so it is a little more manageable. This thing is heavy! I’ll update with some more pictures once I start cutting on it this weekend.


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    #2
    That’ll be great

    I bet it turns out great

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      #3
      This will be a fun build I think

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        #4
        Will make some nice blinds, following for the build


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          #5
          Following

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            #6
            I have some made from a 22ft x 16ft tank. They will last a lifetime. Mine would double as a camp house

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              #7
              Well I got it cut in half this evening. The cordless circular saw ate it right up. The hardest part was getting a nice straight line marked around the circumference.

              The only problem I am facing now, is that the cut edge wants to go egg shaped on me. I think once I get the bases welded up and attach the tanks, I’ll be able to get them round again.


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                #8
                I cut 2x4s and put them inside with one drywall screw into the ends. Mad a big x. That held mine round

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                  #9
                  Looks promising!

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                    #10
                    Oh yeah!

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                      #11
                      I’m picking up steel on Thursday and hopefully will be able to get the two platforms knocked out that afternoon. I’m making a pair of 8’ tall towers with removable legs. I want to get the blinds mounted to the bases securely before I start cutting windows and doors. Hopefully that way everything will keep its shape.


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                        #12
                        Nice, here's some pics of a project a few years ago.







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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Hoytbowhunter View Post
                          Nice, here's some pics of a project a few years ago.







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                          Looks good! Is that carpet that you lined the inside with? Does it help cut down on noise?


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                            #14
                            Yes Sir, used carpet glue to put it on.

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                              #15
                              I got one of the platform bases welded up this evening. I still need to add the leg sockets before I flip it over and screw down the plywood.


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