Shootem up870,

I built the ladder tree stand completely out of wood. I used four long 2x4's to make up the ladder railing. Two were 12 footers and the other two were 8 footers. The two 12 footers were pressure treated and make up the lower section. I overlapped the 12 and 8 footers by two feet, so the overall length is 18 feet. All other 2x4x8's went into making the steps and the base plus seat. I picked up a plastic boat seat which I screwed into as the seat. I used screws and mails to attached the wood to the rails.

Since I built it out of wood, it's a little heavy, but that's ok.

Where I'm placing it on my property, it's a funnel area and 4 trails come into one. I will put the stand on my pickup and drive it as close as possible to the tree. Then a friend will help me move it and setup, but once it's there, that's it for the season.

To finish it off, I will use some camo for the sides and removable for the front. Also, I will add a chain and lock around the V where the stand meets the tree. I also may stain it gray.

I see deer there every year so I'm sure I won't be disappointed. Also during Archery, I see some nice 9 and 10 pointers chasing the does.

Tom