Ground blind project

Well, with deer deason still 3 months away it is time for Summer projects. I saw this ground blind on a forum from Texas and thought the concept was really good. A good ground blind runs $100-350.00 and the one will cost about $80.00 and last a lot longer than the kind you can buy. Some guys have used them 7-8 years already and still going strong. The only downside to it is it is semi-mobile where the others will take down easier. Not worried about that as it will stay where it is.

The materials are:
18' x 5' cattle panel: $18.99
2 7' t-post: $4.25 each
3 1" x 8' pvc pipe: $2.00 each
scrap wire
plastic sheet
outdoor carpet

First I cut off the bottom wire of the panel and that leftspikes that we will shove into the ground for support. The I bent the panel into a circle and used the long wire I cut off the bottom and made a header and footer for the door. You do not connect the ends of the panel together but leave about 3-4 feet then wire the header and footer which will give you your doorway.

I then attached the pvc pipe by cutting then bending wires at the top of the panel. I connected the panel and pvc pipe by sliding the pipe on top of the bent wire and wiring is secure.

   








This what the shell looks like. I have yet to get the carpet and plastic. They will go on next week. Pretty neat idea but very cost effective and dry.The carpet will go on and then we will cut out sections for shooting lanes. Will update when finished.