DIY Saddle Hunting Platform (CHEAP!!)

[@BiggerAlan]

Thanks for sharing your information and the details to construct a simple platform which looks very easy to construct.

[@bwiz1234]

Love diy, stay safe

[@sbryce66]

Awesome! Will definitely have to do this. Thanks for the video!

[@hufius]

bryce scott let me know how you like it, after you give it a try. Used one of mine again today, and very happy with how it works.

[@aaronbrooks5061]

Thats a great idea. I plan on building one after work. Can you make a video mounting it to a tree and standing on it?

[@hufius]

Thanks buddy, yep. I’ll try to make a video tonight. I’ll let you know when it’s ready

[@aaronbrooks5061]

@@hufius thank you looking forward to it.

[@aaronbrooks5061]

I made one so far I really like it. I’m just trying to figure out how to keep it from squeaking so much. Do you have that problem?

[@hufius]

I don’t have any issue with squeaking - shoot me a dm on Facebook with a little video of the squeaking - jonas knigge Laursen is my name, think I’m the only one with that name out there! Sorry about not posting video with how I attach it, just insanely busy with work! I basically just use a heavy duty strap and wrap it twice and tighten it up.

[@87shannarae]

@@hufius how to mount??

[@timkaldahl]

I love your idea, but the strength of the roof jacks comes when they are in tension, not in compression. I would pot the front two bolts in the opposite way and strap the hooks above the platform.

[@travisschreiber2186]

what holds this in place? Can you upload a video of it being in tree? Thanks

[@hufius]

I use a 600lbs ratchet strap. I leave these in the trees on a private area I hunt sometimes. Change the straps each year. I’ve since added skateboard grip to the tops. For better grip. For my “traveling set up” I use a purchased platform

[@travisschreiber2186]

Hey thanks for the follow up. What keeps this from slipping? I have a bunch of roof jacks that I would like to make something like this. I like the idea, I just don't understand what keeps it stationary. Thanks man!!@@hufius

[@hufius]

@@travisschreiber2186 do you mean from sliding down the tree? I run the strap through the top area (just below the wood) and just strap it in hard. I do run a fairly wide strap, I think it’s 2.5 inches wide.

[@patrickpk6299]

what are you attaching this to the tree with and how? thx

[@hufius]

Patrick PK Hi! First of all, thanks for watching the video. I just use a 1200lbs ratchet strap, and strap it around as high up on the metal pieces as possible, and then just tighten it down as much as possible. Never had an issue with it not being stable enough. I did find that the wider the strap the better it works. Hope that makes sense, else let me know and we can always connect over messenger and I can send some pictures 🤙

[@huntingfanatics]

How do you attach to tree?

[@hufius]

I use a ratchet strap, with a wide strap. And double wrap it as high as up on the “platform as I can. Wrapping between the 45* and the 90* part. Does that make sense at all?

[@Ihsaan1422]

You got a like before I even watched the videos because you said she filmed it and "that's all that counts"!!!

[@hufius]

Ihsaan1422 😊 thanks, she’s very proud of her work - and now and then will ask to watch the video. You have a wonderful evening and I want you to know, that your message put a big smile on my face.

[@Ihsaan1422]

@@hufius thank you and you too! Please tell her some random stranger (if you are ok with that) is very proud of her work!!!

[@hufius]

I told her someone told her she did a great job, she was VERY proud. Thanks buddy. 😊

[@Ihsaan1422]

@@hufius man that's awesome! Thanks for sharing that! My baby girl is almost 19 😢! Cherish all the memories brother!!! Have a wonderful rest of the year and stay safe!

[@hufius]

@@Ihsaan1422 thanks buddy, and trust me, I will. Time flies when you have kids.. ❤️

[@SangamonOutdoors]

Awesome, I need to do that

[@paulcrave3112]

Roofing Jacks

[@markgrenier6787]

Weight?

[@voiceforthevoicelesstruth5480]

make a video on attachment to the tree

[@gavinl1414]

How much does it weigh?

[@hufius]

Gavin L good question. I’m away for work for the next few days. I’ll put it on a scale when I get home. I modified one of them, by cutting the metal brackets a little shorter and therefor a lot less wood, that one is much lighter, I cut about 4-5inches off the long part. Definitely not as light as my OOAL platform - but much cheaper 😉 And not too heavy to carry around at all. But I promise to get back to you with a weight when I can

[@HouseBladeDesign]

Watch the wood does not make noise when it is cold

[@hufius]

I’m not trying to be rude at all - but I’m not sure I understand your comment ?

[@mikeclement5383]

THAT WAS NOT A PENCIL. Thanks. I screwed up the whole build...

[@hufius]

😆😆 after I did the video that was the first thing I thought about… I’m European, I’m excused 😆

[@mikeclement5383]

@@hufius I love it. I'll be making some of these. Thanks for the build. Good luck in the woods this year.

[@hufius]

@@mikeclement5383 they work great, I’ve used one of mine for 3 years now and it’s still going strong. I use my saddle setup usually, but have a could of these that are it’s always up in the trees I like to hunt - best of luck to you this year too.. 🤙