I frame the blind with 2x2 s at 5 long.
Building an a frame blind.
Mark holes and pre drill.
These will become the sides or walls of your blind.
Construct a base using the 2x4s cut to be 4 feet by 8 feet then attach the 1x2 support lumber to steady the structure.
To attach the blind frame to the platform cut two 2 inch by 4 inch by 8 foot boards to 78 inches in length for the high side of the blind and cut two boards to 75 inches for the low side.
Click the link for our duck blind blueprints for this blind to see the specific measurements and pieces we used.
Two 10 long 2x2 run under six bucks.
I cut mine in half to.
Repeat that step driving the remaining t posts into the.
As i have done over the last few years i build a couple of light weight a frames during the off season for a fraction of the cost of a commercial option.
Lay one half of poultry netting flat on the ground.
They are handy mobile and well worth the effort.
Cut poultry netting to desired length.
Next attach one of the sheets of plywood as the floor by screwing it on the base.
A single cattle panel from your local farm supply store is big enough to provide concealment for two or three hunters.
To make the next steps a little easier set up the blind panels just like you would in the field.
This will frame an entrance to the blind.
My supplies are modest.
This seems to.
Spread a thin layer of stubble across netting.
You might even remember visiting your grandparents a frame home as a kid in all it s wood paneled glory.
This enables water to flow off of the roof.
Use a post driver to.
Gather you stubble and make sure you have plenty of it.
Stand this wall up carefully and attach it to the first wall with wire and horizontal supports.
Let s talk about the good ol a frame architecture.
These triangle shaped structures were popular in the 1950 s through the 70 s.
40 tips for the perfect a frame cabin.
Using a framing square and long level make sure each corner is vertical.
Well after a stint on the outdated list a frames are.
Use 2x4s to start building the frame ensuring the back slopes downward toward the front of the blind.