Yea for sure!.. especially back over pandemic, wood was insane! Prices are back down alot, probably could be done for around $65-75 but I guess that could vary greatly depending on area.
Honestly $65-$75 is not bad at all for this. It’d last for probably what like 10 years give or take? That’s a steal. I hate how expensive metal stands are…
We have some like this on our club. We put cloth on the sides to help hide you and I have a piece of cloth that goes over the front so it covers you also
I’m a big guy (6’4 350lbs) I’m not going to want to be that high up so short lumber will be cheaper, and like you said in your video I already have screws and hard ware laying around
Did you watch the video? I basically gave every dimension and quantity needed! I will be making a one year followup video this fall, so stay tuned for that.
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Yea caulk or liquid nails would probably be a good idea! Bigger strap would be needed if not using the braces like we did that are fastened to the tree.. Yea, its a little tight getting under rail with a backpack.. We considered making rail hinged, but like how sturdy it is like this. Most times we just pop backpack off at top of steps and sit it on floor beside seat. Works Well, & we Definitely like the setup!
Thanks! You to! Just was out checking the stands this week.. I'm amazed at how good they look after being out over a year.. 1 year followup Video will be coming shortly.
You can make it whatever you want or works best for your setup.. Ours is around 32 inches for the long floor rails that attach to tree.. the floor itself is around 27" by 27" all depends how wide you make your ladder.
Most wildlife don't even acknowledge that they are there.. Deer walk right under them.. Squirrels climb them some, but thats about it. I'm planning to do a follow up video this fall showing how they are after being out in the elements for a year!
@@cumminsperformancs Thank you, do you think the smell of the pressure treated wood has any affect? I am sure not, since you mentioned that wildlife is grazing just below it.
It has light paint over everything so if anything it would be a paint smell for a week or two.. We put them up in middle of summer, (like you should with any stand) so it had plenty of time to settle in before hunting season in the fall..
I noticed that the ladder is not straight up and down or on a 90° angle with the top portion of the stand. What kind of angle is the ladder part at connected to the top part??
Sorry I don't.. It was a rainy year and we were kinda rushed getting them done before the season started. I did give most measurements, so following the picture should be pretty easy.
Hey with the wood being so high now the cost to make one is about the same amount to buy a metal ladder stand is it still worth building the wood one ?
Definitely want to use treated.. We used 2x3 for shooting rail since they work better, and it's not holding up as well as rest, not bad, but definitely a visible difference.
Where are you even located? Local? Wood is extremely high right now, you'd probably have $100 just in materials right now which is crazy! Only had $30 in it last year. Wood prices are insane!
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These traditional treestands are great.Very stable And the neighborhood low life tend to not steal them,nice work.
Thanks!
Be glad you built this when you did, wood prices in 2023, buying a traditional ladder stand is about the equivalent price.
Yea for sure!.. especially back over pandemic, wood was insane! Prices are back down alot, probably could be done for around $65-75 but I guess that could vary greatly depending on area.
Honestly $65-$75 is not bad at all for this. It’d last for probably what like 10 years give or take? That’s a steal. I hate how expensive metal stands are…
Best design I have come across on Utube I'm currently building 3 using this design. Well thought out, appreciate you guys posting this.
Thanks!
Have fun building and hunting out of them.😄
I don’t comment often but had to take a sec to tell you that you are AWESOME!
Thanks! Appreciate It 👍
Nice stand. Good job. Try to cut some dados for your steps to inset into rails. Be more secure and will last longer than just relying on screws alone
Thanks.. Great Idea!
We have some like this on our club. We put cloth on the sides to help hide you and I have a piece of cloth that goes over the front so it covers you also
Just put the camo leaf stuff on ours for this season as well! Makes a Huge difference!!
Bro this is outstanding! It's going to be one of my first projects on my table saw!
I knew this video was old, $35 will buy just couple pieces of lumber now
Could probably be built for $50 today.. maybe less
I’m a big guy (6’4 350lbs) I’m not going to want to be that high up so short lumber will be cheaper, and like you said in your video I already have screws and hard ware laying around
Nice mate. Been thinking of something like that and you've taken a lot of the thinking part out for..lol. Out..fkn..standing!!! :)
👍 Thanks
With todays battery tools, you can build on site with small cedar trees for ladder,last for years and look natural
I would love to see a material list and or video of you putting them together. Also, how did those steps hold up?
Did you watch the video? I basically gave every dimension and quantity needed!
I will be making a one year followup video this fall, so stay tuned for that.
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nowadays lumber prices 4x the price. good build either way
Yea! Hopefully wood price drop soon.
I would caulk junction of steps w rail. And use a heavy duty truckers ratchet strap to attach to tree. Tough to get in that stand w a backpack on
Yea caulk or liquid nails would probably be a good idea!
Bigger strap would be needed if not using the braces like we did that are fastened to the tree..
Yea, its a little tight getting under rail with a backpack.. We considered making rail hinged, but like how sturdy it is like this. Most times we just pop backpack off at top of steps and sit it on floor beside seat.
Works Well, & we Definitely like the setup!
I tie 2 ropes with caribeners to the top. I clip my backpack to one and gun or bow to other. Makes climbing any stand alot easier and safer.
Good luck this season.
Thanks! You to!
Just was out checking the stands this week.. I'm amazed at how good they look after being out over a year.. 1 year followup Video will be coming shortly.
@@cumminsperformancs I hope that's good news. 😁
can you include cut lengths of platform?
You can make it whatever you want or works best for your setup..
Ours is around 32 inches for the long floor rails that attach to tree.. the floor itself is around 27" by 27" all depends how wide you make your ladder.
How does the wild life react to them? Please if you can, get some vids or cam shots with the tree stands
Most wildlife don't even acknowledge that they are there.. Deer walk right under them.. Squirrels climb them some, but thats about it. I'm planning to do a follow up video this fall showing how they are after being out in the elements for a year!
@@cumminsperformancs Thank you, do you think the smell of the pressure treated wood has any affect? I am sure not, since you mentioned that wildlife is grazing just below it.
It has light paint over everything so if anything it would be a paint smell for a week or two.. We put them up in middle of summer, (like you should with any stand) so it had plenty of time to settle in before hunting season in the fall..
I noticed that the ladder is not straight up and down or on a 90° angle with the top portion of the stand. What kind of angle is the ladder part at connected to the top part??
Not exactly sure without measuring it..
I kicked the bottom of the ladder out around 2 feet for much easier climbing.
Do you have a video on how to build it?
Sorry I don't.. It was a rainy year and we were kinda rushed getting them done before the season started. I did give most measurements, so following the picture should be pretty easy.
Hey with the wood being so high now the cost to make one is about the same amount to buy a metal ladder stand is it still worth building the wood one ?
Probably not, unless wood prices drop back down!
Did you prefabricate them?
Yes, I built them, painted them, then left sit outside for a week.. Then took them to the woods.. Will be doing a 1 year follow up video this fall.
Pressure Treated wood?
Definitely want to use treated..
We used 2x3 for shooting rail since they work better, and it's not holding up as well as rest, not bad, but definitely a visible difference.
Great ladder!! But NOW???. NOT cheap!!!! Lumber has NEVER been so high!!!!! #FJB ! Let’s Go Brandon!!!
This might have been cheap back then!!! But NOW?!! Helll nawww! 2x4 studs are 7.99 at Lowe’s!!!🙄🙄
Yea, wood prices are insane Now!!
2x4x16's are $17 each!!🙀
How much would it cost me to build this in 2024? Just a ballpark figure $$ will do. Cause I’m definitely interested in it
How much for you to make me one?
Where are you even located? Local? Wood is extremely high right now, you'd probably have $100 just in materials right now which is crazy! Only had $30 in it last year. Wood prices are insane!
I am located in mattawan Michigan where are u?
Pennsylvania..
Yeah nevermind
How big is your platform where you stand
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Looks Like Day we built it!!
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yes, it beautiful and less money spends, but if you do that public land it will be destroyed and removed. also, it illegal in public land.
Hunt private
3 Year Update! Still going strong!💪
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Give it a few years this thing will become a death trap. !
Wow👎
Yeah, I would put a small block under each step at ends.use deck boards for seat and foot board.
@@williammurray8060 lol if you think 5/4 deck boards are stronger or would last longer than 2x4's your crazy!!🤣
Why would anyone deal with this pain when you can spend $130 on a metal ladder stand and save yourself a headache. Ahahahaha
Some of us actually know how to hold things.