PVC Bow Hunting Stand
07-20-2004, 08:11 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,704
RE: PVC Bow Hunting Stand
I'll be putting this stand/blind in a flat wide open area between 2 fields with no trees - I need to be completely hidden inside the blind therefore I don't think a net would work. I was going to just buy a tripod but the dimensions on all the ones I saw, and in my price range, were too small and would still require that I "build" something for a larger deck. This way I get to say I built something nobody has ever seen before (at least that I know of - I've done extensive internet searches and haven't found anything close.)
I know that PVC is very susceptable to UV rays - Lots of paint will solve this.
I know that PVC is very susceptable to UV rays - Lots of paint will solve this.
point of a blind.
07-20-2004, 08:53 AM
#15
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Manorville NY
Posts: 312
RE: PVC Bow Hunting Stand
Cool project but here is my concern. I have built quite a few 'small' things with PVC and the one constant I can see is the loud annoying "creaking" noise they make when you shift them one way or another. Not to mention I don't think it is all that strong.
I hope I'm wrong and you fill your tag from it though.
Good luck.
I hope I'm wrong and you fill your tag from it though.
Good luck.
07-20-2004, 08:56 AM
#16
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Claremore, OK. USA
Posts: 340
RE: PVC Bow Hunting Stand
Hazcon - Not trying to burst your bubble, but be extremely careful!!! PVC exposed to the elements for extended periods of time will become very brittle. PVC is also noisy.......it will squeak and creek with the slightest of movement.
Looks cool.
Looks cool.
07-20-2004, 12:05 PM
#20
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: WADSWORTH IL USA
Posts: 186
RE: PVC Bow Hunting Stand
WOW PVC Kinda scary. very noisy.
Remideies are sand first then prime and paint 2 coats then put clear coat over.
Option: fill the tubes with concrete and put vasoline at the seams then screw them together. only thing is it will be heavier. It could be permanent then.
Dude you better find a new place to put the blind after you fall on your arse when the pvc is damp or cold and breaks.
Remideies are sand first then prime and paint 2 coats then put clear coat over.
Option: fill the tubes with concrete and put vasoline at the seams then screw them together. only thing is it will be heavier. It could be permanent then.
Dude you better find a new place to put the blind after you fall on your arse when the pvc is damp or cold and breaks.