Using Elevator Brackets

[HotRod Hunter]

Has anyone here used the elevator brackets for a box blind. If so what angle do you cut the bottom of the 4x4 to sit flush on the ground. Which I will be putting the legs on concrete pads

[afishinman14]

I've used one but don't know the angle off the top of my head. Thought it was 8 or 10 degrees. Might mention it on their website? Also the 4x4's are smaller than the bracket. So there's some wiggle room. Cross bracing is a must. I actually don't even bolt my legs into the braces. Just slip em in, and add cross bracing. Keeps em locked in do to the angle. Sturdy as can be.

[hot_rod_eddie]

Has anyone here used the elevator brackets for a box blind. If so what angle do you cut the bottom of the 4x4 to sit flush on the ground. Which I will be putting the legs on concrete pads

There are different angles. Straight and 8 degree are most common. The best way to determine angle, if you already have the elevators, set one on a table. Measure the angle of the base bracket in relation to the 4x4 bracket. Cut the same angle starting on the opposite side of the 4x4.

[HotRod Hunter]

There are different angles. Straight and 8 degree are most common. The best way to determine angle, if you already have the elevators, set one on a table. Measure the angle of the base bracket in relation to the 4x4 bracket. Cut the same angle starting on the opposite side of the 4x4.

The elevators are in the woods already . When I first used them the guy at the elevator mfg. told me the exact angles to use and needed to be cut on a compound miter saw. I called earlier and some young guy answered and sounded lost. Go Figure

[hot_rod_eddie]

The elevators are in the woods already . When I first used them the guy at the elevator mfg. told me the exact angles to use and needed to be cut on a compound miter saw. I called earlier and some young guy answered and sounded lost. Go Figure

I know what you mean.
Most I saw are 8 degrees in two directions.
If the elevators are only on the upright 4x4, flip it upside down and get the bracket side level to the floor in both directions. Measure the angle of the 4x4. Make sure that the distance from the bracket to the end of the 4x4 is the same on all 4 legs or the deer will appear sideways... lol

[Stan R]

I have never cut the 4x4 at the bottom .... just set it on the pad.

Never had an issue.

[HotRod Hunter]

I have never cur the 4x4 at the bottom .... just set it on the pad.

Never had an issue.

Thanks for that info, I just may have to try it like that

[talltexasshoote]

I have never cur the 4x4 at the bottom .... just set it on the pad.

Never had an issue.

This. If you are using treated 4 x 4 posts they will dig in a little bit anyway.

[HotRod Hunter]

Ttt

[Raypo]

I use them often and the angle isn't enough to to worry about. No cutting needed...

[bowaddict40]

Agree with the guys above. Mine are not cut and sitting on pads.