Building the ULTIMATE 6x8 DEER BLIND - Framing
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- Опубликовано: 5 янв 2023
- Follow along as I build a HUGE deer blind that has all the features I've been wanting since I started hunting years ago! It's a 6x8 blind, and just shy of 7ft tall walls, plenty of room to hunt out of and have the family to hunt in too. The "must haves" for this build were custom windows that were ordered from DeerView Windows, insulated walls to retain heat, elevator brackets to have it off the ground, inside panels to make it feel "finished", and other features I'll add once it's all set up and placed beside the food plot (shelves, hooks, space heater, possible solar, etc).
This build mostly utilizes supplies I had on hand, with the rest being bought at the lumber yard.
Building a blind is easier than you think, you can do this!
Part 1
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Fixing to build a 6x8 this spring! Last season I just sat on a chair on top of a hill. That was cold mid December.
Oh man, that sounds brutal. You definitely need to build one!
How did you build you window framing before they came in did you just build them like 1/2 smaller than window size or what?
DeerView made it super easy and provided the rough in measurements on their site for each window dimension you need. So while I was waiting for them to arrive, I could keep plugging away at framing.
@@hurstyoutdoors I’ve built stands with deer view windows before but I always waited for them to come in, I’m currently building a 6x7 but worried that ill be a off on my measurements and have to redo framing.
6x8 is a nice size
Definitely agree, thanks for watching!
Not sure if you have mentioned in any of your videos where you are located but just wondering how the deerview slider window held up in cold weather, did tracks freeze up at all? Also did the flip up side windows keep rain completely out when secured shut? Looking at getting both those style of windows
Hey thanks for reaching out, I'm located in Michigan. Windows have held up great, with the side windows being on the inside, haven't had a problem with rain getting in since they are recessed in from the frame and angled a tad bit to have water run off. Sliders have been great too...strongly recommend them.
Ok cool thank you. I'm in Minnesota so similar weather
Quick question, How far did you put the bottom of the windows from the floor? I'm in the process of building a deer blind.
If I remember right it was 34in.. but if I had to do it over again I would have done like 36 to 38 in. Hope that helps!
I’m looking to build one onto the side of a hill. I’m thinking heavy posts on the high side and concrete footers on the low side that sits on the hill.
Sounds like a sweet plan. Don't know how steep the hill is but should work great, will make for a great comfortable view!
Awesome build! Are the floor joists 2x4? How thick is the plywood?
Thanks! Floor joists are 2x6's, and for the floor I decided on using 1/2" OSB. With 16" on center joists makes it's totally fine for supporting weight.
@@hurstyoutdoors looked like you had regular plywood for the roof. Why osb for floor and plywood for the roof. We’ve always used plywood on the floor
How did you do your door? I am building the same size and not sure if I should build or buy one., buying one im guessing is going to be much more spendy
Just framed the door with 2x4s and then used the plywood for the exterior, painted, then mounted it with door hinges. Super cheap and easy. Can use some weatherproofing strips with whatever extra space you have to seal out bugs. Buying one would definitely add some cost and then you would have to make sure you framed it correctly for rough opening.
I'm having to rewatch again YT must of had a problem sorry
Just wondering if you had some kind of lumber list that I could go by to build one like this?
I modified this site's plans. Instead of a peaked roof did the lean-to style instead. But this lumber list will get you right where you need to be..any extra you can use it for another project!
myoutdoorplans.com/hunting/6x8-deer-blind-plans/
@@hurstyoutdoors thank you sir
Can you add a link with a supply list? Lumber size and pieces please?
I modified a plan from "MyOutdoorPlans 6x8 Deer Blind". If you Google that you will go to his site and it lays out everything for ya..wood, cuts, angles. Just depends on what you want yours to look like. Have a good one!
@Hursty Outdoors hey thanks a lot. 1 question. Why not just use the OSB for the walls too I'd you gotta paint it anyway? I was just looking at plywood and dang it's really expensive.
@@brandonyoung7760You could roll OSB, but make sure that thing is covered in paint then. Only thing I think of is the OSB swelling up when it gets wet, plywood just seems more forgiving when it comes to that...but try it out man! With a bunch of paint on it you might be totally fine.
Are the walls 2x4 or 2x3 studs?
2x4s..you could roll 2x3 if you wanted it to be lighter, I preferred 2x4 for the strength and room between studs for insulation.
@@hurstyoutdoors ok thanks just wanted to make sure just started mine today. 😆
Is all this treated lumber?
The only treated lumber would be the 2x6 floor joists since they are exposed to the elements (and the 4x4 legs when it's time to set it in place). Everything else was standard, for the plywood walls I did two thick coats of exterior paint to seal the wood from the elements, it's worked great. Have a good one.
Hey what are the measurements on the windows
The front window was for a 60x12in horizontal slider, and the side windows are for 30x12in hinge windows all from DeerView. DeerView on their site has all the measurements you can customize and the rough in size for them too.
What size are the 3 windows?
The front is 60x12 and the sides are 30x12. Love em'
@@hurstyoutdoors Alright Thanks, I'm thinking about going all the way across corner to corner all the way around (3 Sides hinged windows ) then do a bit smaller window on each side with door center. Just have to figure out measurements and go from there.
We’re did you get the plans with all the measurements and what to cut the material at for everything?
I modified a plan from "MyOutdoorPlans 6x8 Deer Blind". If you Google that you will go to his site and it lays out everything for ya..wood, cuts, angles. Just depends on what you want yours to look like. If you have any questions feel free to reach out!
@hurstyoutdoors Been looking for plans and this looks perfect. Sky asked the right question. Happy, Safe hunting fellas
The deer will not be fooled...you will be easy to spot...way too many openings at the same time...white chairs will pick up light...I keep only one window open at a time and I use no glass...all windows are covered with wood...the inside is painted black, my chair is black,, I wear all black and it becomes a shadow box...I have had deer within 10 feet and they do not see me...
Hey to each their own, I ended up painting the inside black after I got it out there. Got a big 10pt and a 8pt this hunting season. My daughter got her first deer out of it too...I'd say it worked out great.