In response to a forum member I updated the information on making low cost, safe tree stands for archery and deer hunting:

http://www.the-gleasons.com/low_cost_tree_stands_for_hunting.htm

the specific info I updated is this document, in response to lswoody's request for more complete information on placing tree steps into a tree:

http://www.the-gleasons.com/How%20to%20make%20steps%20into%20a%20Y-board.pdf

My hope is that this is a help to all who love deer hunting, as I do, but can't affort 10-15 commercial stands. Chap Gleason Loudoun County Va

(Please see the >>whole<< design of these Y-boards by clicking on the link above, not just looking at this picture and making your remarks.)