Inner-Redneck
Deer Hunting:
 2014 - 2015 |
 2015 - 2016 |
 2016 - 2017 |
 2017 - 2018 |
Our first permanent hunting blind
(which was intended for the 2016-2017 deer season)
we were hoping to complete for the 2017-2018 season.
CONTINUING EVOLUTION of a
PERMANENT WOODEN DEER HUNTING BLIND!
(the inside dimensions will be 8'-by-8' at the base with 8' high at the highest point)
For real... Two guys will be able to comfortably hunt in this blind.
This is the blind as of August 5, 2017:
...and this was the blind as of March 11, 2017
We will be using natural cover with nearby trees
which overlook a sloped meadow into a pine grove.
The stairs may be completely re-done, as Tim found something better to try.
We also enlisted an expert carpenter to help us
reinforce the structure and frame the door and windows.
Much later on, it will be painted with various camouflage splotches.
Our blind is loosely modeled on one that is on
Tim's brother's land near the Georgia border:
| 10:41 a.m.
CST March 12, 2016 Blind is 4'-by-8' at base; highest point inside 5' |
10:42 a.m.
CST March 12, 2016 It is painted neutral grey and has a fold-down window |
Resumption of work on the
permanent blind since October 2016:
Robert got to meet Tim for the first time.
He brought his excellent carpentry skills to benefit our blind.
One thing about being a photographer–I rarely get into the photos!
Anyway, Tim and I are greatly obliged to Robert for helping us.
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| 8:37
a.m. CST March 11, 2017 First time getting Robert to Alabama! |
9:35
a.m. CST March 11, 2017 We all go to the local lumber store. |
9:35
a.m. CST March 11, 2017 We get 2"x4"x8's and 2"x4"x10's. |
9:37
a.m. CST March 11, 2017 Total bill was north of $170! |
10:47
a.m. CST March 11, 2017 Back at the blind with lumber. |
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| 10:47
a.m. CST March 11, 2017 Robert was making precise cuts. |
11:12
a.m. CST March 11, 2017 Tim drilling in support for front. |
11:41
a.m. CST March 11, 2017 Getting vertical supports in wall. |
11:45
a.m. CST March 11, 2017 Finished vertical supports for front. |
11:49
a.m. CST March 11, 2017 Robert brought his fancy saw. |
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| 11:52
a.m. CST March 11, 2017 Having power is very convenient! |
12:07
a.m. CST March 11, 2017 Getting horizontal support for window. |
1:36
p.m. CST March 11, 2017 Tim levels out vertical support. |
1:38
p.m. CST March 11, 2017 Back wall supports coming along. |
1:51
p.m. CST March 11, 2017 Finishing edge on vertical support. |
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| 1:53
p.m. CST March 11, 2017 All non-door supports installed. |
1:53
p.m. CST March 11, 2017 Full view of back supports. |
1:54
p.m. CST March 11, 2017 Side view of back supports. |
4:19
p.m. CST March 11, 2017 Robert finishing off door frame. |
4:35
p.m. CST March 11, 2017 Packing up and going for dinner! |
We continued work on Saturday, April 15, 2017:
inner Redneck
Both the back door frame & window frames were completed.
We have now decided to have to fold-down windows in the front.
Additionally, the original rifle rest from 2016 was completely removed.
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| 8:57
a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Resuming work after one month |
9:02
a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Support beams for walls prepared |
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| 9:25
a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Top portion of door frame installed |
9:25
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9:26
a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 |
9:41
a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Robert measures along floor |
10:11
a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Tim getting wall support in |
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| 10:25
a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Additional ceiling support is added |
10:25
a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Robert gets this support into place |
10:27
a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Tim puts final screws into support |
10:48 a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 | 11:10
a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Robert and I just took down rifle rest |
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| 11:32
a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Top part of front window frame |
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11:34 a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 | 11:49
a.m. CDT April 15, 2017 I finally get in the photos! |
12:15
p.m. CDT April 15, 2017 We will now have two front windows |
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| 12:23
p.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Horizontal window frame portion |
2:23
p.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Vertical supports are installed |
2:48 p.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Finishing touches applied |
3:53
p.m. CDT April 15, 2017 View from front of blind |
3:54
p.m. CDT April 15, 2017 Wrapping up for the day |
On Thursday, May 18th,
Robert assembled our new QUALITY BLIND DOOR...
We continued work on Saturday, May 20, 2017:
We first went by Home Depot in Newnan, Georgia to pick up multiple supplies.
I contributed payment to cover cost of insulation, wafer board, and door hinges.
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| 7:14
a.m. CDT May 20, 2017 truck loaded with door and tools |
11:14
a.m. CDT May 20, 2017 beginning work for the day |
11:14
a.m. CDT May 20, 2017 we will insulate the walls with this |
11:15
a.m. CDT May 20, 2017 Tim clearing path to blind |
11:15
a.m. CDT May 20, 2017 |
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| 11:45
a.m. CDT May 20, 2017 working first wafer sheet |
12:07
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 cut for over top of front windows |
12:12
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 |
12:27
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 Tim takes chainsaw to dead tree |
12:44
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 Putting wall over top front |
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| 12:46
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 Inside view around front windows |
2:16
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 Outside view around front windows |
2:17
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 cut for top of back side of blind |
2:41
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 getting top piece installed |
2:46
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 What are YOU lookin' at? |
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| 2:46
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 Duck under unfinished wafer board |
3:00
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 ready for fold-down windows |
3:18
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 Robert attempts shaping of board |
3:30
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 Place insulation inside for next time |
3:34
p.m. CDT May 20, 2017 End of day reflecting... |
We continued work on Saturday, June 10, 2017:
Today was all about completing coverings on all walls and getting door installed.
Tim took us all late morning to get additional lumber and bulk screws.
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| 9:45
a.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Getting pilot hole started |
9:46
a.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Outside view |
9:51
a.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Robert feeling rough edge |
9:51
a.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Rasping rough part off frame |
10:36
a.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Cutting first front piece to size |
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| 11:01
a.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Mounting cut wooden piece |
11:19
a.m. CDT June 10, 2017 View of panel right side of door |
11:19
a.m. CDT June 10, 2017 We need more wafer board! |
12:15
p.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Went to get more lumber & supplies |
12:49
p.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Bringing back our purchases |
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| 12:50
p.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Planning our next move |
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1:13
p.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Getting left panel near completion |
1:42
p.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Robert planing edges of door |
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| 2:06
p.m. CDT June 10, 2017 |
2:47
p.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Comparing size of door to frame |
2:47
p.m. CDT June 10, 2017 |
3:06
p.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Robert attaching door hinges |
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3:59
p.m. CDT June 10, 2017 WE HAVE A DOOR!!! |
4:00
p.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Testing door hinges |
4:21
p.m. CDT June 10, 2017 Door is nailed shut temporarily |
We continued work on Saturday, July 15, 2017:
We did, at least, get both side walls lifted...then the windows were cut out.
Because Tim got a generator, we were able to use power tools on site.
It is nice and time saving not having to take every board back to the house!
Many photos are listed here because of the acceleration of tasks completed.
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a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 |
10:15
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 getting ready to lift the walls |
10:15
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 top portion of wall moved upward |
10:20
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| 10:28
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 |
10:28
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 Tim's new generator from Cabela's |
10:31
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 |
10:52
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 both sections of right wall lifted |
11:03
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 setting inside frame to support wall |
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| 11:04
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 inner frame support removes buckling |
11:05
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 getting window frame install |
11:10
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 right before cutting out window |
11:16
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 Robert making first incision |
11:20
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 Tim completing cut out |
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| 11:21
a.m. CDT Saturday, July 15, 2017 USING A RECIPROCATING SAW TO CREATE THE FIRST OPENING FOR A WINDOW |
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| 11:22
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 Looking good with cut out! |
11:27
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11:27
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 Robert ensures wall is flush |
11:30
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 Oh, hello! |
11:43
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 removed left wall pieces |
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| 11:44
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 getting ready to set window frames |
11:49
a.m. CDT July 15, 2017 top of window made level |
12:01
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2:06
p.m. CDT July 15, 2017 cut outs done on left wall now |
2:06
p.m. CDT July 15, 2017 view of left wall from inside |
2:08
p.m. CDT July 15, 2017 inside view of back wall |
2:10 p.m. CDT July 15, 2017 |
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2:26
p.m. CDT July 15, 2017 window just cut on back wall |
2:35 p.m. CDT July 15, 2017 | 2:35
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| 2:37
p.m. CDT July 15, 2017 getting lateral supports under eave |
2:45
p.m. CDT July 15, 2017 doing left side |
3:07
p.m. CDT July 15, 2017 view of completed right eave support |
3:21
p.m. CDT July 15, 2017 view through right wall window |
4:27
p.m. CDT July 15, 2017 View of front side, end of day |
AUGUST 5, 2017
Tim and I went to the land to sight in our rifles and set up our crossbows.
(Though, my Grendel rifle had trouble, delaying crossbow work, yet again.)
Nonetheless...
We did get measurements of the blind's windows for future plexiglass.
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| window dimensions on left wall: |
window dimensions
on back wall (containing door): |
window dimensions
on right wall: |
| pictured at left: 30" vertically by 29¼" horizontally pictured at right: 26" vertically by 27¾" horizontally |
15⅞" vertically by 13⅞" horizontally | 20" vertically by 26¼"
horizontally |
We continued work on Saturday, September 30, 2017:
August 26 was instead used to put out corn and check the trail cameras.
Instead of doing the windows, we continued work on the soffits.
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| 9:15
a.m. CDT September 30, 2017 arrive on site at the house |
9:34 a.m. CDT September 30, 2017 | 9:34 a.m. CDT September 30, 2017 | 9:46 a.m. CDT September 30, 2017 | 9:52 a.m. CDT September 30, 2017 |
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| 10:36 a.m. CDT September 30, 2017 | 10:51 a.m. CDT September 30, 2017 | 11:55 a.m. CDT September 30, 2017 | 12:05 p.m. CDT September 30, 2017 | 2:37 p.m. CDT September 30, 2017 |
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4:05
p.m. CDT September 30, 2017 getting lateral supports under eave |
4:49
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5:47 p.m. CDT September 30, 2017 |
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We continued work on Sunday, November 12, 2017:
We nearly completed work on the soffits and got all side and back windows done.
The morning was spent at Lowes in Newnan, Georgia getting plexiglass cut.
Home Depot has not done cutting of plexiglass since 2003!
It was a little cold most of the day, but we did well;
Tim and I both got windburned from being out all day.
Robert was committed and sacrificed a day of hunting to help us.
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| Sunday, November 12,
2017 Using a Kreg tool to created screw holes for the window frames |
Sunday, November 12,
2017 Drilling pilot holes through the Plexiglass for fitting to frame |
Sunday, November 12,
2017 Installing first window on wall of entrance side of blind |
[ Well, it took 9 months to post the last pictures; so here they are: ]
posted August 26, 2018
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Tim and I are VERY GRATEFUL to Robert for his dedication to getting this work done!
Next possible date to continue work is beginning in December...
(or maybe even February of 2018)
We hope to get plexiglass and frames for the front windows instead of using the pull-down shutters.
Tim and I still need to paint the outside and we still need to complete the last bit of soffit on the front.
Insulation for the walls will have to wait as well as any protective flooring.
Note: We were not able to continue work until August 11, 2018