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My Bale Blind Project

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by fletch920, Nov 19, 2013.

  1. jrk_indle84

    jrk_indle84 Grizzled Veteran

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    Looks good fletch. I've thought about doing something like that before. We always have some 8x16 wire mesh you use for concrete laying around and lots of pallets from seed on farm.

    How sturdy is it, meaning if u didn't have a small trailer would it work to move it around using pallet forks on a skid steer or tractor?
     
  2. fletch920

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    Very sturdy. You could easily move it that way. When I put the treated plywood down as the floor, I put a LOT of screws into the pallets. I did not want creaks and squeaks and I knew it would make it stronger. Also, there are two treated 2 x 4 skids screwed to the bottom of the pallets the full length that add a lot of rigidity. I would have no problem dragging it across the field with an ATV, tractor, pickup.... I takes a couple of guys to load it onto a trailer by hand. I stake it down so the wind does not roll it over.
     
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    grnhd Die Hard Bowhunter

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    You would make a good duck hunter! Nice blind.
     
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    Tony Legendary Woodsman

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    Dave.... amazing job! Make me one :D
     
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    That is some bad *** work right there bud!! Awesome.
     
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    Watch for UPS.....

    It may take a while with the Holiday rush and all, but keep watching.

    And, thanks!
     
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    Because I drive an American made truck with a strong hitch?
     

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