ProcsessAs I was researching I realized that there are two ways to build a deer blind. The first would be to build the lower supports first and then build the house on right on top of the base. The second way would be to build the frame and house desperately, then lift the house onto the frame. After talking to other people who have built deer blinds previously I have decided that it will be easier to build the two pieces separately and then attach them together later. I will build the frame first and then build the house on the ground. I will then use a skid steer to lift the house onto the frame and attach them. DEsignI have found a design that fits what I need. It is a 4 by 8 blind that appears to be very sturdy and weather resistant. The plan also has the blind being 10 feet in the air which is the perfect height. This is important because I do not want to deal with having to constantly repair it or worry about it collapsing while I am sitting in it. The design also has a slanted roof to drain water. The slanted roof will definitely help the blind last significantly longer and require less repairs. MaterialsChoosing the right material is one of the most important parts about building the deer blind. The wood needs to be very sturdy and pressure treated. Fortunately my dad runs a plant where he cuts wood component parts. So I may be able to get some reclaimed wood to use for the frame from him which will significantly cut down on the price of building the deer blind. I will definitely be able to use some of his extra plywood for the walls of the house. I already have most of the needed tools and machines to cut and build the deer blind.
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GoalThe goal for my Genius Hour project is to build a functional raised deer blind. I would like to do this because my family needs more places to hunt at than we have now. I decided on a wooden box blind because it is much more comfortable to hunt in compared to hunting in a tree stand. This week I would like to focus on planning out project. PlanWeek 1: Plan out project and Began Research Week 2: Finnish researching Design and needed materials Week 3: A quire needed materials Week 4: Find a location for the blind Week 5: Build Lower supports Week 6: Build ladder/stairs Week 7: Build walls of the blind Week 8: Finish the walls of the blind Week 9: Build of roof on the blind Week 10: Complete a safety check Week 11: Install need feature inside of the blind Week 12: Work on final presentation RESEARCHLuckily there are many designs and plans available to use for free. The only problem is that there are almost too many designs to look through. I am also thinking that it may make more sense to base your design around where you are going to put it instead of trying to copy another design exactly. If a design is copied exactly it may make not sense for the terrain of where you are trying to place. So I am currently thinking that I am going to pick a design that I like and then alter it to fit my situation. Potential ProblemsSo far there a two potential problems that I have identified while researching. The first problem I have seen is that the majority of the designs I have seen have supports the angle outwards to give the structure a wider base. This could be challenging to measure correctly and put in place. The second potential problem I have seen would be how precise the measurement may need to be. I am concerned about my measurement being slightly off and then it messing up the entire design.
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AuthorI'm Ty and these blog posts are to show off my progress for my Genius Hour project. Archives
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