Big blind build...all metal

[Cheky]

Sorry fellas, I got the sheet at Metal Mart in Alvin, but they have several locations across the state from what I saw. It was very reasonably priced as I only paid a little over $200 for the entire blind, mind you the blind is 5x6. That's all four sides plus the roof. It's like a water transfer camo so it won't just peel off.

If you order it in bulk sheets, it comes 41 9/16" x 10'. I was able to order the length I wanted instead of 10' but they all come the same width. Just had to figure out how I wanted to piece it together...and then bought a sheering tool at harbor freight that cut it like butter to do the windows and cut the width I needed on some other pieces.

[BCorn]

how about the corner trim? metal mart? or is it just a strip cut from the sheet metal?

[JTCowpoke]

Did you put wood under the carpet on the walls and ceiling? How did you attach the carpet?

[Cheky]

The trim were pieces cut off of the two sheets I had for either side of the door. Metal mart did the cuts for me and made the corner trim with their machine. They only charged $1 per cut and $1 per bend. Well worth the small $8 fee since I learned that this stuff isn't easy to bend even though it's fairly thin. It's 26g sheet but trying to bend the roof over was a chore, even with a small sledge and heavy mallet.

As for the carpet on the walls, I am probably going to change that up next time, if ever, I put something like this together. On this piece I had to cut each individual square opening to size then just used some heavy duty construction adhesive that came in a caulk like tube and stuck it on there. Not much for insulation but with no wind at all getting in besides the windows and a portable heater inside, this thing should heat up quick enough to make my wife happy. If I were to do it again, I would cut the carpet to the whole size of the sheet before I attached it to the frame. Would have saved a lot of time I think and much less labor.

[Cheky]

Oh there is 3/4" plywood on the floor and I didn't attach the carpet to it...that way I can always take it out and clean it if need be once I'm sure some mud and other things get brought in.

[Waylon]

I'm envious...

[jme011]

that's an awesome blind. You need to start taking orders

[ACook]

Did you sheath the exterior in plywood before adding the sheet metal?

[drube75]

Grinding in slippers...Classic!

[jctex81]

Nice blinds!

[Palmetto]

I'm curious about the extra brace below the windows? & I am assuming the roof is one piece?

Did MM have any other camo patterns?

[Cheky]

Did you sheath the exterior in plywood before adding the sheet metal?

No, didnt line it with plywood, just put the metal on the tubing. ended up working out well, I love hunting out of it.

Grinding in slippers...Classic!

Yea man I learned a few lessons while building this one. Im short one big toe nail now, lol.

I'm curious about the extra brace below the windows? & I am assuming the roof is one piece?

Did MM have any other camo patterns?

The extra base below the windows is what I used to attach some plywood to so I could put in the shelf and to attach the two metal panels on the outside. The sheets only come 41 9/16" wide so I had to put a brace somewhere. And no the roof is in two pieces due to the width restriction, but it is caulked in between, screwed down with the same screw/rubber washer combo, then caulked again on the outside.

[Cheky]

oh and no they didnt have any other patterns at the time. I would like to find some though so Im checking around to see what I can find

[Captain C]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

[Palmetto]

The extra base below the windows is what I used to attach some plywood to so I could put in the shelf and to attach the two metal panels on the outside. The sheets only come 41 9/16" wide so I had to put a brace somewhere. And no the roof is in two pieces due to the width restriction, but it is caulked in between, screwed down with the same screw/rubber washer combo, then caulked again on the outside.

Oh.....DUH. I went back and looked at the pics, and now I see the seam.

I like the heck out of this blind. Might just have to build one.