How to Build a Deer Box Stand
- 1). Lay two 2 by 4s parallel to each other, about 4 feet apart. Lay them on the thin side of the 2 by 4s. Cut six 2 by 4s to lengths of 45 inches and secure them between the longer 2 by 4s with 3-inch wood screws, placing them on 16-inch centers. Screw a 4 by 8 piece of 1/2 inch plywood over the frame you have created to complete the floor assembly.
- 2). Cut the front wall supports using 2 by 4s at lengths of 5 feet. You will need four. Secure two of these at the ends of what will be the front of the blind, along one of the longer lengths of the floor assembly. Secure the other two, spaced to accommodate a window opening of your desired width. Repeat the process on the back side of the blind with 2 by 4s cut to 6-foot lengths. You will want to leave space between the end support and the next support to accommodate a door opening, then space the third support to accommodate a window opening (if desired). Use an 8-foot length of 2 by 4 across the top of the wall supports to complete the front and rear wall framing.
- 3). Use a miter saw to cut 2-foot-long pieces of 2 by 4 with opposing 45-degree angles on the ends. Secure these with the wood screws between the floor and the outer wall supports. These will serve as braces to square and strengthen the walls.
- 4). Sheath the shooting house with 1/2 inch plywood. Screw the plywood to the wall supports to enclose the shooting house. Use a jig saw to cut window and door openings.
- 5). Cut 1/2 inch pieces of plywood slightly larger than your window and door openings. From the inside of the blind, use common hinges to secure the window and door coverings. The windows should be hinged at the bottom, so they can swing up into place to secure the shooting house. A hook and latch lock is sufficient for keeping them closed and easy to install. Hinge the door covering on the side and use a hook and latch for securing it, as well.
- 6). Screw a 4 by 8 piece of 1/2 inch plywood to the top of the wall supports to serve as a roof. The differences in the front and wall heights will create an angled roof that will more easily shed rain and snow.
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