A bunch of the old carpet blinds at Tres Coyotes were getting in bad shape. We took it upon our selves to replace them with more permanent models. I've been playing with this idea for a while and we finally put the plan in action.
I originally planned an octagon but changed to a hexagon with 6 sides. We cut 2x4's down for frame material and put pre-cut hardee backer boards on wood frames for side panels. Laid up a jig for geodesic triangular roof and fiberglassed the roofs. Massed produced panels with one door panel, 3 window panels and 2 solid panels for each blind. Ordered "Deer View" hinged windows and finished up the prototype.
The blinds will be hauled to ranch as stacked panels and roofs and will be assembled on site. Notice that the door is 16 inches off ground. We will dig a 12-14" deep hole to set blinds in and the door will be right above ground level. 6 1/2 foot tall blind will be a hair over 5 feet tall in the woods. We will completely cover each blind with cedar brush.
Going West next week to install blinds. I'll send pictures of the set-up and the finished product.
I originally planned an octagon but changed to a hexagon with 6 sides. We cut 2x4's down for frame material and put pre-cut hardee backer boards on wood frames for side panels. Laid up a jig for geodesic triangular roof and fiberglassed the roofs. Massed produced panels with one door panel, 3 window panels and 2 solid panels for each blind. Ordered "Deer View" hinged windows and finished up the prototype.
The blinds will be hauled to ranch as stacked panels and roofs and will be assembled on site. Notice that the door is 16 inches off ground. We will dig a 12-14" deep hole to set blinds in and the door will be right above ground level. 6 1/2 foot tall blind will be a hair over 5 feet tall in the woods. We will completely cover each blind with cedar brush.
Going West next week to install blinds. I'll send pictures of the set-up and the finished product.
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