HOME MADE TREESTAND
 

I built this treestand in my high school machine shop, it is made of one inch sqaure tubing and angle iron. I painted it with green/black spraypaint. The nice thing is i got to build the whole thing for free the materials were paid for by the school. I thought i would post some pics and see what you guys think.

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FRONT VIEW

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Very nice craftsmanship, you're talented.I'm just curious what it weighs?:eek:

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FOLDED VIEW

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Sweet, looks like you need to use a flat green paint. It looks quiet.

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It has a 22 by 28 inch platform and has a 22 inch seat height. It weighs about 22lbs, a little heavy but not too bad

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That really looks good , you did a great job. :)

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You did a good job. I like the fact that it was free to make.

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nice job looks like a fun project






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Nice stand. Looks comfy.

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Good job. The only thing I would have done different is to use a flat black and green....no reflections.

One of the climbers that I have is home made. its heavy, but i really like it. Its solid, doesn't budge... even with me being 245lbs.

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Good Job ! I hope you get a nice big Buck out of it this year.

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Great skills man!

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i seen napa had a camo paint when u spray it sprays camo like blackdark green and flat black and flat green is neat

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nice work my man. should make some more and sell them. but make sure the customer knows that if they injure themselves, ur not at fault. make them sign a waiver.

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That's some nice work. There are not a lot of kids that can do that or are willing to. It's nice to see young people that are willing to work for something they want. Great Job.

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Great looking stand.

That looks sturdier and cooler (especially the ability to fold) than some of the commercial stuff. I also like the big platform.

You selling? ;)

And yes, if you sell them, make sure you copy and include all the legal crap from another treestand manufacturer b/c treestands are an injury prone product.

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Looks great, But id repaint and use a flat paint, theres an awful lot of glare on that paint. Not good if the sun cathces it right but great looking stan none the less.

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Very nice! I tried to build one my self but ended up just using good old 2 by 4's.

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cool

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looks nice looks better then some of the ones you can buy at the stores

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While I love the craftsmanship. Be cautious of a couple things.

The chain doesn't "look" like it's heavy enough to support too much weight especially that far out towards the stand end.

That big of a platform with that much expanded metal on the base..will be creaky...and when it gets cold it will be really creaky.

Nice work but try and look at a couple refinements before the season.

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thats very nice

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The chain is thicker than it looks it is rated for 1000lbs and i wanted to add the seat also folds up

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cool:D

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I took on a project like that myself at migh highschool but the materials aren't cheap for me. Next year I am going to build a Bow Press.

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Good job!I think you just found a career path..... i'm sure after using it for a season, you'll know if you need any minor changes, maybe none. Then start selling them, but check with all the legal stuff first. Good luck, i know i would really enjoy spending time sitting in a stand that i made myself!

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Nice work, ever sell them on the side for extra money.
Good Huntig.

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That's a very nice looking stand!

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Very Nice! Great Job

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Good work, you'll appreciate that stand a little more everytime you use it>:D

This will help.....take some steel wool and knock the shine off of that shiny paint.;)


Kev

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Ill try that, I never thought about using steel wool but it makes sense thanks for the idea.