Bow blind plans question

[SilverFox]

Cuts in a Octagon blind

When you have 8 "corners", divide 360 degrees by 8. This should equal 45 degrees each. This gives you the angle between the 2 pieces. But you have to remember that the resultant number must then be halved, because you have 2 pieces forming that corner junction.

Think of a square. 360/4 = 90 degrees. If you are butting the pieces together, 90 will work. But, if you desire to have "slant" on each piece, then divide the 90 by 2, and then cut each end to 45 degrees.

What a piece of cake

Wouldn't your cuts be 45 degrees?
90x4=360
45x8=360

[jimmyneutrontx]

so for those of y'all that have built either the octagonal or hexagonal blind whats been the approximate cost.

[DFWPI]

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[goldtip5575]

octagon bow blind

I built this one and love it, but it does take some time and a little bit of patience. I built a flat roof and it mounts on a slant from front to back, you just cut the top pieces of your walls on an angle. Turned out good. Ripped 8 8ft 2x4's on 22.5° angles. Walls framed with 2x2's. Ended up 6'5" from wall to wall, and is a prefect depth for bow hunting. I did not elevate my blind but did set it up off the ground on cinder blocks. Used smoke glass deerview Windows. I had a few materials but probably about $450-$500 using 1/8" plywood for walls and roof, and 3/4" for the floor. Might could get by with 1/2".

[goldtip5575]

Actually should have said 3/8" plywood for wall and roof

[TXMM]

I built one with nominal cost, If I remember around $250. I ripped 2x4 into 2x for the vertical pieces. that was a huge cost saver. I also used coroplast instead of plywood for the skin. it reduced weight and it was free (think the 4 x 8 political signs that will be popping up pretty soon.

I have had the blind for three years now and it is holding up well. only issue. you have to be careful moving it because of the coroplast.

it was a fun project