Deer stands

[hockeyguynick]

I made one out of an old TV antenna tower, and welded up a platform on top. It's already made in sections, i think i used one full one, and a half section. Get to the tree, bolt it together, and ratchet strapped it around the tree. It's worked great for me

[ohsobad_chevy]

I hope to get started on the stand this weekend. I will post some pictures of what I come up with. Should be interesting.

[6010]

Deer season came in two days ago in our region of SC. I haven't seen anybody hunting yet. Maybe it is because it had been in the 90's both days. I think everybody is scared they might have to drag one out of the woods in the heat

[ohsobad_chevy]

Deer season came in two days ago in our region of SC. I haven't seen anybody hunting yet. Maybe it is because it had been in the 90's both days. I think everybody is scared they might have to drag one out of the woods in the heat

lol......I don't blame em. I wouldn't wanna kill one when it's 90, either.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Haven't had any more time in the shop. Been really busy lately.

[ohsobad_chevy]

I didn't get any pics of my progress or the completed stand. I know.

I was in such a hurry, as soon as I got it built and the paint dried, it went to the woods. I will get some pics of it next time I am out hunting.

On a brighter note, I killed my first deer with a bow out of it this weekend. Little 3pt. weighed 80 lbs. He will eat good. Buddy shot a 7pt next day that weighed 105lbs.

Thanks for the pointers, fellas.

My deer


Buddies deer

[6010]

Congratulations !!!!

Looks like some tender meat there. Still waiting for a picture of the stand : )

[ohsobad_chevy]

Thanks. I was super excited to kill my first deer with a bow out of this stand. Been helping my folks with a project and haven't hunted since last Saturday. I will get some good pics when I go back out, hopefully tomorrow evening.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Finally got some pics of the stand. Made a nice foot rest and large platform. Used 1" raised expanded metal on the seat and platform. This stand is very comfortable.





I ended up using 2 pieces of 1" angle to make the joint for the 2 ladders. I welded both sides to the square tubing and then joined them with a large puddle. Doesn't really look that great, but it's very sturdy.

[Hunter0329]

Deer stands

That's a nice stand, I've been wanting to make one for awhile now

[tackit]

15 feet down is long way to fall, especially if you fall on your neck....being you're new to welding I suggest you do a search for coupons and get the best deal you can on a stand from a store... overheating the small tubing could be a disaster waiting to happen. Check the steel good for imperfections if you do go ahead, steel from salvaged yards can be from bad runs with cobbled ends. I got it cheap that way myself, but it was good enough for the non structural projects I was working on.