| Definition: A hunting blind is a cover device for hunters, | | | | backwards to set the angle for the sloping roof. |
| designed to reduce the chance of detection - | | | | 4. Now start framing the structure of the blind using |
| Wikipedia. | | | | 2x4s. Start by placing a 2x4 from the top of the front |
| Before you start | | | | post (Which is 42" tall) to the left-rear post, ensure the |
| 1. Prepare your blind at home and later re-assemble it | | | | outside edge of the 2x4 is even with the outside of |
| at the hunting location. Re-assembly should then | | | | the 4x4 and continue around the blind ensuring each |
| require only a cordless drill, galvanized screws and a | | | | 2x4 is level. Leave one side open as we need to |
| hammer. | | | | place a door after or next step. |
| 2. Use pressure treated wood if possible (It last longer). | | | | Now place 2 - 2x4s ( The 2 front roof supports) on |
| *Note I have not identified width or length dimension | | | | the left and right side between the front and rear 4x4 |
| (Only heights) as you can make it any size depending | | | | on the inside of the framing 2x4. Pre-cut the tops to a |
| on the hunting party. | | | | 25degree angle the same as the rear. Joint both front |
| Build it (Pictures are NOT to scale) | | | | roof supports with a 2x4 across the top. Adjust the 2 |
| 1. Build a basic sub-floor with 2x6s. Remember to | | | | front roof supports back and forth until the angles line |
| space the joists 16 inches on center. | | | | up with the rear 4x4s. |
| 2. Now screw (galvanized screws) a 5/8-inch plywood | | | | Now on the side you left open install a 2x4 between |
| on top of the sub-floor, this now becomes the floor of | | | | the front roof support and the rear 4x4. |
| the blind. You should first pre-cut the 4x4 holes in each | | | | 5. Now were ready for the plywood, cover the front |
| corner of the plywood to accommodate the 4x4 | | | | and side with plywood. For the rear, apply plywood all |
| posts that will be install, see below. | | | | the way to the top of the 4x4. Last but not least apply |
| 3. Install the 4x4 post. The two front posts should be | | | | plywood to the roof. |
| around 48inches in length, while the two in back should | | | | 6. Paint the blind with dark flat paint (olive drab, brown, |
| be 53" (This will utilize your 8' 4x4 for the front post | | | | etc.) to match the surroundings. |
| and your 10' 4x4 for the back and note almost 6" will | | | | 7. Cover with Camouflage netting leaving an opening |
| be ate up by the thickness of the floor). Cut the back | | | | to shoot through. |
| posts (at the top ends) with a 25-degree angle | | | | |