I made me a few tree stands (pics)

Don Batten · April 04, 2009, 10:59:00 PM

work has been kinda slow so I decided to make a few loc on type stands. used an old stand that I had and really like as a pattern. got some 3/4" square tubing and a sheet of expanded metal, dusted off the welder and got to work. I had to make a die out of a 1/8" welding rod to go on a rebar bender i have to bend the tubing. I think they turned out rather nice. Don

oldskool · April 04, 2009, 11:31:00 PM

They look good to me

bowhunterfrompast · April 04, 2009, 11:32:00 PM

Great looking stands

sswv · April 04, 2009, 11:35:00 PM

they look great Don! I bet one would look even better hanging in an oak tree where I hunt with me sitting in it.

Over&Under · April 04, 2009, 11:35:00 PM

"Rather Nice"???????

I think that is a gross understatement!!! Those look Great!!! Very nice work!!

Ok, I will step up and be the field tester if I HAVE to... :rolleyes: :D

Pat B · April 04, 2009, 11:37:00 PM

Nice stands. Looks like a stand I've been using for probably 20 years. Simple and effective!

waiting4fall · April 04, 2009, 11:56:00 PM

pdk25 · April 05, 2009, 12:07:00 AM

I see alot of new fall options from your efforts.

tradtusker · April 05, 2009, 12:52:00 AM

awesome!

WidowEater · April 05, 2009, 01:15:00 AM

That looks close to 500 bucks saved.

Oregon Okie · April 05, 2009, 01:18:00 AM

Why haven't I learned how to weld yet??
They look great

fido dog · April 05, 2009, 01:21:00 AM

Dang!?!?

How many trees you got!?!?!?

GREAT!!

DBerrard · April 05, 2009, 02:27:00 AM

heck yeah, nice work!

wapitimike1 · April 05, 2009, 05:43:00 AM

Those are old screamers forsure. Nice work!!

A.S. · April 05, 2009, 06:18:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Pat B:
Nice stands. Looks like a stand I've been using for probably 20 years. Simple and effective!

Just what I was going to say. I'm still using mine like that after 20 years!!

They look great Don!!

VTer · April 05, 2009, 06:46:00 AM

Excellent. One of my favorite stands. Is that foam pad on the blue seats. How many stands do you hang in a year, cuz that's a lot of extra?

Yohon · April 05, 2009, 07:05:00 AM

"turned out rather nice"...boy I'd say

Wanna sell a few????

Don Batten · April 05, 2009, 07:16:00 AM

The foam is from an old broadhead target.

I usually hang about a dozen or so, but since my boys are hunting two legged deer now, I guess I could get by with less.

Yeah, I know what you mean about the 20yr thing. I bought two of them. had one stolen years ago and the other, I left in a tree after the season went out and I think It got water in the tubing and froze and split the verticle tubing.

One feature I like is the ability to fold the platform up against the tree. makes it easier to hide. Also I like the higher seat highth. 18" on mine. thanks for the comments. Don

wollybear · April 05, 2009, 07:52:00 AM

well done!! :cool:

broketooth · April 05, 2009, 08:13:00 AM

don they look awesome