DEER STAND BUILD with PLANS!!!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Have you ever built your own box blind?? To get the box blind plans check the link in the description??

[@7outdoors4life]

I did and i can't see anything :(

[@JeffGardner-h3u]

Absolutely outstanding design and build!!! You'll enjoy many great hunts for many years in that beauty!!!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much!!! I have had some very fun hunts so far!! No kills yet but hopefully soon!!

[@hughphillips67Mustang]

I still think this is one of the best color combinations on a blind on KZbin. Love the color combo.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Appreciate that!!! I really like the look too, I wanted it to blend in good but also have a nice modern look to it like what you see with some of the high dollar premise blinds on the market!

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

Stand turned out great! Those power poles brought back memories. We used the same idea thirty plus years ago when the County came through and replaced the power lines and poles. They were more than happy to let us have all the poles we wanted. They even hauled them to our place free of charge. I think we built six deer huts that summer. The only thing different with ours, we made them mobile. We used our tractor’s front end loader with hay forks to move them with relative ease.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

They are such a good thing to use!! We are fortunate to be able to get our hands on them to build all our box blinds! Big money savings!!!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Love this project man! Love the resourcefulness. I have made a couple Tower blinds with cedar trees as posts But nothing as awesome as this one! Congratulations you will enjoy it for years to come.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much!!! I have seen those before with cedar posts, how has it held up since?? Cedar usually lasts a long time!

[@guyrosenbarker5113]

Really nice stand

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@PureLivingForOutdoors]

That stand is freakin awesome!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much!!!! I am stoked with how it turned out!!!

[@wvoutdoorsman5326]

Awesome hunting blind!!!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much!!!!!! I am really happy with how it turned out!!

[@carterlock5284]

Nice blind

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much!!!! We really enjoy using it!!

[@jlandgreen1]

Great video!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks broski!!!!!!!!

[@charlescowden3843]

Now all that's left are memories to create.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Yesssss!! Already made some and many more to make!!

[@garyvangelderen5759]

Great job,

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

appreciate that!!! It was a fun build!!!!

[@martyhobby9811]

Your a badass that’s a lot of work. I’ll stick to my saddle

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Appreciate that!!! It is a ton of work hunting from a saddle too, just spread out over every hunt with set up and tear down!

[@michaelfrancis1715]

Sweet!!!!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks man!!!! It was such a fun project!!!!!

[@mitchvaughn5977]

Nice setup!...good video

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much 👊🏼

[@mattv6021]

Looks good! 👌

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much!!! It was a lot of fun to design and build!

[@mattv6021]

I bet you're excited for this next hunting season! I know I am!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Cannot wait!!!!!

[@stevedenoyer5956]

that will last a very long time!! Super job.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks! That was the goal, made big overhangs to keep the sun and elements off as much as possible!

[@lewisvarnum9632]

awesome video

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much!!!! 🤛🏼

[@bibleandbibs6407]

very nice!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much!!! It was a really fun project!!!!!

[@michaelbehnsch4694]

Insulation? Sheetrock? Heater? I don't have any of these in the blinds I grew up with, but I'm loving that blind! I might have to build this myself! 😁 Looks great 👍

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Hahahaha!!! Need to get pampered every once in while for a hunt 😂😂😂

[@jeremymajeski4143]

Cover up that osb! Nice blind

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

If a guy put on actual siding or T-11 it would last two lifetimes!! I did make big overhangs to hopefully keep the rain off the siding, but will have some painting upkeep to do over the years!

[@davidstephens2568]

Good job

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@BackFortyTV]

Awesome build, brother!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much!!!!!! It was a really fun project!!!!!

[@BackFortyTV]

@@swostillwateroutdoors looked like it! Sure is a nice one! Any trophies out of it?

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Not yet!! Still trying to build up a good deer herd, hopefully soon enough!!

[@BackFortyTV]

@@swostillwateroutdoors good luck! I’ll have videos of my couple of decent bucks this year soon! Check them out when they post.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Sweetness!!! Will do!!!

[@dustinpaul8968]

Love the stand. You will love using it. I have an 8x8 I built on cedar trunks with 4’ side sliding windows and it’s hard to convince yourself not to over hunt it.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

No kidding!!! It is crazy comfortable!!!!!

[@beattheoddsbowhunting2352]

badass

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

It turned out pretty sweet!!! Thanks!!

[@thatdude8344]

Love your content. Nice blind man. Your hardwork will payoff!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much!! We are looking forward to being able to enjoy it this coming season!!

[@thatdude8344]

@@swostillwateroutdoors Heck yeah! My 7 year old is getting the hunting bug. Cant wait to start him off turkey hunting. I have property in Northern Michigan we bought last year. I actually have been doing habitat work on it. Planning the food plots Your conifer/pine video helped me when doing cutting this winter.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

So cool!!!! Love hearing stories like that, glad I could help!!

[@Beasel]

Nathan - I like a little more of a lip at the windows so a sand bag can be placed on the window self/edge. Really makes settling in for a rifle or muzzleloader shot a lot easier. Looks like a job well done! $250 is cheap for an elevated blind!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

That’s a great tip there!!! Would definitely make a great addition!! I wonder if the window being a touch lower for a bowl shot it might be a little tricky to rest it on the window, but maybe there’s a way to build some sort of rig that a person could rest are going on?? I haven’t thought too much about that, But it would be a great addition!!

[@Beasel]

@@swostillwateroutdoors - in that case I would just add a Coldwell Tripod to the stand to setup for rifle or muzzleloader.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

That the same one that guys from growing deer use??

[@scottclark1168]

I was hoping for this video,that's a sweet box blind,great design,and will be there a long time for sure,lol,and in the back yard ,thats awesome cant wait to see you kill that trophy out of it👊

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks!!!! Yeah pretty excited about it!! Hopefully we can get a big buck this coming season!!!

[@hughphillips67Mustang]

Good color combo on the outside. Blends in well without a camo job.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks!!! Yeah I think it gives it a nice clean look!

[@hughphillips67Mustang]

@@swostillwateroutdoors I have built several blinds over the years. I always wrap them in metal. But that wood looks good. Good job. Hope your daughter can appreciate all the work you have put into it later as she grows up

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

@@hughphillips67Mustang That is a great way to do it! Nice part about that is it is so little maintenance!! Thanks!! We have taken her out there a few times already and it is gonna be fun to make more memories!!

[@hughphillips67Mustang]

@@swostillwateroutdoors my kids are in their 20's and in college. So now I just do it for myself. My biggest issue on metal sided blinds, is if I should use expandable foam in the ribs to keep bugs, and mice out. I'm always afraid of condensation getting under the metal. If I close off the ribs, the air can't dry it out. Iv ask several people their opinions, and no one can agree. So, I guess I will wing it and take my chances.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

@@hughphillips67Mustang That is a really interesting question....my thought would be that water shouldn't get behind it if you have it sealed it off with foam!?

[@7outdoors4life]

amazing i want to do this at my place this year!!!!!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Go for it!! It is a really nice setup to have!!

[@7outdoors4life]

@@swostillwateroutdoors I WILL DO MY BEST!!I got the material already ;) HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

@@7outdoors4life sweetness!!!!! Keep me posted how it goes!!!!!

[@UncleBucks]

This is a great looking blind! Nice work and nice job putting this video together, probably from dozens and dozens of clips over several months. It likely took you an enormous amount of time but this video will get the views and you will have comfortable hunters!!

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks so much! Yeah it took a long time to build it but it was definitely worth it!!!

[@mcd6249]

I made 20 deer blinds for a group of hunters in southern Texas. Made out of pressured treated wood last year before the big price increases. Cost $400 each to bldg. Should last for 20 plus years.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Sweetness!!!! That is waaaayyy cheaper than buying an expensive box blind!!! And yes should last a very long time!!!

[@robwebber9267]

Club house in the sky

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Bahahahaha!!! That should be the new nickname for the tower ;)

[@Hunting334]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks!!!!!!

[@tylernatalini2191]

What color paint is on the exterior of the blind and what is the corner trim made from and where did you find it at? Thank you

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

I don’t remember exactly what paint I used but it is a earth tone grey!! So basically a grey with a hint of tan. I made the corner trim from 1x4’s!

[@jayminer9416]

Great job, but correct me if Im wrong....shouldnt the underlayment (membrane) be on top of the drip edge?

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

I think you are right….I may have made a mistake there….😬

[@peggoty75]

low cost are you high???

[@artofthechase1482]

Dude. Super awesome! Love it! Random question, that shot at the end at 7:15, was that a dolly zoom shot? I had to rewind it like 5x haha

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks dude!! Yup!!! Moved the camera up the ladder and in editing I cropped in and zoomed out!

[@sureshots8155]

Looks great good job. The reason you where able to build it for 250 is because you had resources.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Yup, def helped for sure!! If a person does some scrapping they could get most of what they need!

[@stressrelief100]

Are you allowed to sleep in your stand ? Or cook ?

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Hahahahahhahaha!!! There is room for all kinds of activities!! 😂😂😂

[@Farmboy1544]

Nice build. Why did you black-out the interior?

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Black is a great color to use because you can conceal your movements better! If I had a white background, I would stand out like a sore thumb inside the blind and deer may notice my movements easily and spook! Thanks!

[@anthonyfranklin4182]

That’s a great stand man and $250 that’s a lot less than I was thinking

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Thanks man!!! Yes I was fortunate to have a bunch of leftover supplies to make it with from my house build which saved a lot of money!!

[@blakebudimlija3555]

Do I have to use phone poles??

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Nope! 4x4 treated posts work great!!!

[@sweatingbullets4235]

Love the video I work for a power company please man those are power pole not telephone pole please and thanks

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Hahaha!! Didn’t even know that 😂😂😂 good catch, I will speak of that differently now!!

[@mr.rogers5586]

All you need is some 3M non-slip grip tape on the steps.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Now that is a great idea!!!!!!!!

[@tplwolfex2565]

I’ve looked at this so many times and have yet to figure out where 22 sheets of 4x8 feet plywood goes

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

22 sheets? Is there a typo somewhere? Should be nowhere near that much!

[@tplwolfex2565]

@@swostillwateroutdoors item number 17 on the material list says 22 4x8 1/2 sheets of plywood.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

​@@tplwolfex2565 you can trim that number down if you dont put plywood underneath also you can use scrap and not finish off the inside if need be (i used leftover sheetrock).

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

@@tplwolfex2565 but 22 sheets is correct, 7 for floor and roof, 7 for exterior, 8 for interior but you can use scraps from cuts to drop that amount quite a bit!

[@patriciamesserschmidt166]

the roof pitch is to low , i hate chip board i hope it holds up for you

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Roof is fairly flat yes, but the water does run off of it nicely. Chip board is not the most ideal to use but keeping this build cheap was a necessity so I used leftover materials. Chances are I will have to replace a board or two in 15-20 years!

[@jimsutton9143]

power poles,they are power poles. Hope the mice dont move in like they did in mine.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Good catch!! I am sure they will eventually….so far there hasn’t been any damage….we will see what happens hahahaha!!!

[@johndemeen5575]

That’s not really hunting. Put up a portable bow stand, and stand up in it. No sitting in an recliner chair, with a T.V on and heat. Might as well stay home with a tree fort . Thanks from.St. Paul Minnesota.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Box blind hunting is not my preferred style, but ai will say it is really nice to have that option! There is hardly a better way to hunt your property with minimal intrusion than from a blind. So it opens up some options to hunt and have it low impact or a good place to sit during some nasty weather!

[@shanehamilton7024]

Those are not telephone pole they are powerline poles.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

Good catch!!!

[@spapi3880]

250 dollars my ass! That’s a nice stand.

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

I am not kidding! Only supplies I had to buy was paint and some of the shingles! I had a bunch of scraps left over from my house that I built!

[@spo307]

priced out lumber and bolts and materials $$$$$

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

I did a lot of salvaging of materials and was able to build mine for 250 bucks, but if you gotta buy all the materials it’s definitely gonna add up… You got any access to a salvage materials?

[@cnukem1]

Any mouse problems?

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

None so far!!!!

[@blakebudimlija3555]

Do I have to use phone poles??

[@swostillwateroutdoors]

You can use whatever posts work for you in your situation!! 4x4 are super nice to work with because they are strong yet light weight! But I chose the telephone pole because it was free!