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What’s the build cost I’m inspired

A damn find blind.

I was going cheap, if I was cutting stringers I would have used 2x12s
Went with 2x10s and blocks. Initially was going with a 10ft 2x10 and going to lay a step of rock steps 3 ft high. This is right on the edge of a creek that can swell out of the banks. After some back and forth thinking and burning time on the matter, said hell with it and ended up scabbing another 4 ft on each 2x10 and laid those base rock pads.
Was wondering if a sweeping high water would push hard against those bottom stairs. Decided for immediate term to pile a couple loader fulls of large creek slab rock to guard and direct the water. Will eventually pile more rock and dump a few bags of concrete grout to hold it all.

Yikes…ummm well about $2500

a few things I already had, hinges, handles, carpet,

Treated lumber and metal, 35 bags concrete

Screws, lags, carriage bolts, The nickel and diming added up.

You could significantly trim the build cost-wise, drop back to 2x4s mostly, 2ft o/c , skip the 3/4” marine plywood, etc. I just over kill often on my projects.

Nicely done! Two things would make it perfect. 1) a funnel urinal and 2) a playground slide for a quick exit.

I know, you could roll with some peanuts in your coke.

First class workmanship on your blind.

Hell of a blind. I like metal for the base, lot quicker, lasts forever, much fast to put up and take down. I built platform this summer.

We need specs on the rifle didn’t you get a new one

That thing looks better built than a brick [bleep], very nice work you and Renny did!

Damn Slum I'd live in that

Very nice stand, even though it ain't real hunting cause you don't wear a cowboy hat. Those walmarks plain tater chips are boss.

Very nice. I would be proud to shoot in it.

That looks darn good to me.

Nothing wrong with using what you can to let you sit longer or more often.

Look for an old propane bathroom wall heater or a nat.gas one that you can rejet.

Put mine on 55 gal foam-filled drums with a motor mount for a 2hp Mariner..

Great build Slummy.

Damn nice blind slumlord.

Very nice.

What i interpret as a concrete apron at the base of the steps makes this project special ........has a welcome mat been selected......

This has all the Is dotted and all the Ts crossed in my book......fugn show-off.

Very nice, slum. I like the fact that you overbuilt it.

Hope you and your peeps enjoy it in good health for many years to come.

Hunting condo, well done, need a couch!!

It looks great. I would be proud to hunt and hang out it that blind. Super Great job Slummy and Renny.