How to BUILD an AFFORDABLE DEER STAND in 10 EASY Steps

#DeerStand #BuckFeverOutdoors #BuckFever
In this video, we are going to show you how to build a durable, scent controlled, and affordable deer stand! This is a basic outline of our process and design which can be customized to fit your exact needs! It is a much more affordable option to build your own deer stand than to buy a super expensive Muddy or Redneck so don't miss out on our tips and tricks to make building your own deer stand a breeze!
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[@ZSAdventures]

Short simple sweet. Enjoyed the video got all the info needed! Great job! 👍🏻

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

Thank you! Good luck with your build and your season!

[@ferjeouichaker]

Well worth the money, grwat product

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

We agree!!

[@brandonyoung7760]

Says affordable immediately followed by "get some treated plywood, treated 2x6's and post bracks. 😂😂😂

[@Steven-gv1ke]

Yeah, a 2x4 of southern yellow pine, flipped up on edge, can support exactly 300 lbs without bowing, at exactly 7 ft & 3 inches. This doesn't take into account let's for example, 1/2" treated plywood above it that it's now affixed to. So if you have 5 pieces (24" on center) under some 1/2" treated plywood, I guarantee you at MINIMUM that the floor could support 1,500 lbs without bowing. It's almost impossible to figure out the additional strength of affixing the 2x4s to the plywood. This also doesn't take into account the 2x4s around the edge that ultimately will box in the floor framing. Now obviously you have to figure in the floor is also supporting the walls and roof, but I would bet that is not more than 250 lbs max. You still EASILY have a MINIMUM of 1,250 lbs of available support, and I would bet with the 1/2" plywood you are looking at closer to 1,500 lbs. There is absolutely no reason to use more than 2x4s for this and 1/2" treated floor. By the way, many sheds use 1/2" treated floors with 24" on center.

[@jimwarren6283]

​@Steven-gv1ke your not putting the steps on so yes you would have something other than a 2×4 to attach the stringer to , really it is not rocket science its common sense

[@swiftlawncarellc4576]

Did they have the wood on the trailer also over the bed of the truck? 😮

[@thehonestguyreviews4516]

i just pause the video there and notice that, I'm sure they figure it out on the first turn lol

[@andejo4436]

If you build another stand look at installing a trap door for entry. It is safer and cheaper. Easy to build. Nice video.

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip!

[@HTown99]

How is a trap door safer & cheaper? Thanks

[@andejo4436]

@@HTown99 My stands are about 8.5' off the ground . I have one 8X8 and two 8X6 stands. I used 3/4 flooring over my 2x6 floor joist. I frame out a 2x2 opening about 8" off the wall I would be looking at when I am climbing up and 20" off the other. With 2x4's pushed up inside the 2x6 frame to the 3/4" floor to support the trap door. I cut three sides of the trap door floor then install hinges to swing up and into the closest wall. I then make my last cut directly across from the hinges. This helps with a perfect swing. I use two 10' 4x4 treated posts under the stand attached to the outer rim of the stand below the door. One on each side and then simply make a ladder with 2x4 treated up to the door. I install a 2x4 grab handle on the wall above the door abut 3' and as simple as that you are up and in your stand. Its cheaper because you don't have to buy or build a door, build a stair case and hand rail up to a landing. Some people don't have a landing or hand rail so its a steep angle to grab the door knob. Hard to get out too. You can also have a window instead of a door if you want. The stand will no mater what shift. Now your door is in a bind. My trap doors has never bound up. It blends in better because you don't have a stair case. I have three stands like this and all my buddies that did stairs and a standard door wouild rather have a trap door. Give it a try, It won't cost you much to decide. My wife has no problem in the dark getting in or out. Good luck!

[@jeromegriffin8775]

Please do a video on making the trap door

[@ktjones123]

IDK what the price was last year, but when I looked up composite metal panels, they were right around $185/ea. on the low end. At that rate, it would be less expensive to buy one of those pre-made blinds.

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

If you have a shop nearby, see if you can get some at a discount from a job with leftover materials. Oftentimes, they order too much for a job and they can’t reuse it elsewhere so you can get it for cheap! But at the prices you’re talking about, pre-made might be the way to go!

[@SUBPAROUTDOORS]

I did similar on the one I am building now but I built it on an old fuel stand

[@hillbilly2141tn]

I am super confused about how/why you put the ladder stringers in the bed of the truck and on the trailer. Would that no tear up the fiberglass cap when turning?

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

We ended up having enough room when turning that there was no damage. Definitely something to think about though!! Gotta get creative sometimes!

[@mingovaldez1435]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@xpert1111]

how durable are the walls/sides using 2x2's? Did you use screws or nails to attach the bottom of the walls to the base?

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

The walls hold up nicely with the sheeting on the exterior tying everything together! Screws would be recommended to attach the walls to the base but enough nails would probably do the trick as well!

[@731Tactical]

How long was the 4x4 posts? Great build!

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

Thanks! I believe ours were 10 or 12 footers but you could make them any height to fit your needs based on where you would be putting the stand!

[@731Tactical]

@@BuckFeverOutdoors awesome! Thank you!

[@coreyillg2417]

What’s the product used for the exterior walls ? Composite metal ?

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

Yup, we used composite metal for the exterior!

[@poorhotrodder]

Where do you get this composite material for the sides

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

A sheet metal/fabrication shop near you should be able to supply you with the material! Sometimes these places order too much material for a certain job and they are left with extra material that you can get at a discounted price. If you make a few phone calls, you should be able to get a good deal on some material!

[@marksteadman5313]

Do you have plans or a cut sheet you can share? This exactly what I want to build

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

Unfortunately, we don’t have any of that… we’d be happy to answer any questions you have as best we can though!

[@Steven-gv1ke]

It's built around a 4x8 sheet of plywood... Why do you need a cut sheet? It's pretty damn simple.

[@lazybiker234]

Where did you get the brackets for the legs?

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

Fleet Farm usually has them otherwise most hardware stores should carry them!

[@brettelliott3308]

I bought mine from Sportsman Guide

[@danthedewman1]

where do you get this post brackets from?

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

Most places like Menards, Fleet Farm, Lowe’s, etc. should carry post brackets like the ones we used!

[@Nick-sz6xb]

What I got out of this , I need 3 more friends .

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

Definitely helps in times like these!!🤣

[@nathantbrown28]

Did you use 2 x 2 raft is also

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

Yup, the whole thing is built using 2x2s! Still standing as sturdy as ever to this day!

[@silviaculell]

Great Blind (read below if you have an issue like i did)

[@Grante4]

Ya how much did this cost?

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

This was right around $500

[@joedoak3478]

How much did it cost

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

Around $500 give or take. Pricing does vary quite a bit these days!

[@gradyogrady]

What are the dimensions of the stand?

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

We made this stand 4x8 but it could really be any dimension you'd like!

[@timmykellz2931]

So this is less cost then $500.00 muddy pls put down a price list of cost

[@jeromegriffin8775]

All those saying go with a premade stand let me know where to get an elevated stand for $500

[@BuckFeverOutdoors]

Definitely pros and cons to each option. If you’re handy and have the tools to get the job done, building your own is probably cheaper and more rewarding than buying a premade stand!

[@hughphillips67Mustang]

I added a couple links to my blind. I'm throwing you a friendly youtube challenge. Build one cheaper. Build one nicer. Do you accept?

[@carrollsanders9376]

Tell me you didn't use 2×4s as Braces, they are not strong enough.

[@brody20glancy2]

Ya man I’m not rich and I can’t build this in my rich neighborhood hood driveway like you did. I have leftover 2X8’s and some leftover 4x4’s going to do what I can with them. Thanks for making me feel poor though.

[@CR-nv7vj]

Compared to a resdy-made stand, this isn't "affordable." Js