Boredom----How to make low cost tree stands for MLer hunting, gotta have Y-Tree
02-25-2008, 08:01 PM
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RE: How to make low cost tree stands for MLer hunting, gotta have Y-Tree
drywall screws are not that strong most builders will not use them for much more then drywall
now deck screws would work
i think being 1 1/2 thick would be good
but i would use green treated wood and properly 2x4 or 2x6 framed under the plywood
i would seal it will some spray on bedliner for a truck
i have done that to a small boat trailer to make it a flat bottom
now deck screws would work
i think being 1 1/2 thick would be good
but i would use green treated wood and properly 2x4 or 2x6 framed under the plywood
i would seal it will some spray on bedliner for a truck
i have done that to a small boat trailer to make it a flat bottom
ORIGINAL: gleason.chapman
The plywood is 1.5" thick, two 3/4" plywood piecesscrewed together with drywall screws (or deck screws, whatever ya have). See picture, not weak, lasts for at least 10 years and if it ever starts to get spongy, you install another one right over top of it in a tree.
The safety belt is a must. Much better than a commercial stand that you leave out all the time, since the bolts rust etc. Not a safety risk.
Chap
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Looks like an accident waiting to happen if you ask me..
I have used the same thing,years ago..Trees grow and plywood gets weak..
Looks like an accident waiting to happen if you ask me..
I have used the same thing,years ago..Trees grow and plywood gets weak..
The safety belt is a must. Much better than a commercial stand that you leave out all the time, since the bolts rust etc. Not a safety risk.
Chap
02-25-2008, 08:03 PM
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RE: How to make low cost tree stands for MLer hunting, gotta have Y-Tree
nice what did it cost
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I believe in comfort. Here's a 16 ft. ladder stand I use on my hunting lease. It's made from treated 2 X 4s and it bolted together with about a dozen1/4" galvanized bolts. If I want to move it, Ilay it down on the ground, take out the bolts and have three sections -the front ladder, rear support frame, and the seat/arm rest section.It's fairly easy to move, reassemble, and stand up. One guy can do it, but two is better.
I believe in comfort. Here's a 16 ft. ladder stand I use on my hunting lease. It's made from treated 2 X 4s and it bolted together with about a dozen1/4" galvanized bolts. If I want to move it, Ilay it down on the ground, take out the bolts and have three sections -the front ladder, rear support frame, and the seat/arm rest section.It's fairly easy to move, reassemble, and stand up. One guy can do it, but two is better.
02-25-2008, 08:12 PM
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RE: How to make low cost tree stands for MLer hunting, gotta have Y-Tree
nice what did it cost
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02-25-2008, 08:17 PM
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RE: How to make low cost tree stands for MLer hunting, gotta have Y-Tree
i might look at doing that if i get my land
i am a big guy and i do not like the small stands even the two man stand is to small for my likeing
every time i went up it i would nearly crap my self when it would move alittle
i am a big guy and i do not like the small stands even the two man stand is to small for my likeing
every time i went up it i would nearly crap my self when it would move alittle
ORIGINAL: Semisane
I built it about a year ago for a little under $100. The price of lumber and EMT have both gone us since then, but, if you have a private area to hunt where you can just leave it up all yearit's well worth the investment. Quite to get into, comfortable for an all day sit, and very safe. I've modified it a little - screwed a one-foot length of inch and a quarter pvc pipe with a cap on one end to the top of the right rear for a perfect umbrella holder .
nice what did it cost
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02-26-2008, 06:01 AM
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RE: How to make low cost tree stands for MLer hunting, gotta have Y-Tree
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i am a big guy and i do not like the small stands even the two man stand is to small for my likeing
every time i went up it i would nearly crap my self when it would move alittle
Try a "Big Game" brand of ladder stand. My brother has several of these on his property, they are huge and hold 500 lbs. Rock solid. They are $250 however. Here is a picture:
Chap
i am a big guy and i do not like the small stands even the two man stand is to small for my likeing
every time i went up it i would nearly crap my self when it would move alittle
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02-26-2008, 06:06 AM
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RE: How to make low cost tree stands for MLer hunting, gotta have Y-Tree
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drywall screws are not that strong most builders will not use them for much more then drywall
now deck screws would work
i think being 1 1/2 thick would be good
but i would use green treated wood and properly 2x4 or 2x6 framed under the plywood
i would seal it will some spray on bedliner for a truck
i have done that to a small boat trailer to make it a flat bottom
drywall screws are not that strong most builders will not use them for much more then drywall
now deck screws would work
i think being 1 1/2 thick would be good
but i would use green treated wood and properly 2x4 or 2x6 framed under the plywood
i would seal it will some spray on bedliner for a truck
i have done that to a small boat trailer to make it a flat bottom
02-26-2008, 03:30 PM
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RE: How to make low cost tree stands for MLer hunting, gotta have Y-Tree
those are some real nice stand they look 100xs better then the 100 dollar walmart stand
250 is alot but when it comes to me being 15 20 feet off the ground i want to be safe and if that means more money so be it [quote]ORIGINAL: gleason.chapman
250 is alot but when it comes to me being 15 20 feet off the ground i want to be safe and if that means more money so be it [quote]ORIGINAL: gleason.chapman
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i am a big guy and i do not like the small stands even the two man stand is to small for my likeing
every time i went up it i would nearly crap my self when it would move alittle
Try a "Big Game" brand of ladder stand. My brother has several of these on his property, they are huge and hold 500 lbs. Rock solid. They are $250 however. Here is a picture:
Chap
i am a big guy and i do not like the small stands even the two man stand is to small for my likeing
every time i went up it i would nearly crap my self when it would move alittle
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02-26-2008, 04:08 PM
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RE: How to make low cost tree stands for MLer hunting, gotta have Y-Tree
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those are some real nice stand they look 100xs better then the 100 dollar walmart stand
250 is alot but when it comes to me being 15 20 feet off the ground i want to be safe and if that means more money so be it
those are some real nice stand they look 100xs better then the 100 dollar walmart stand
250 is alot but when it comes to me being 15 20 feet off the ground i want to be safe and if that means more money so be it
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