Don't you dare laugh.........

Gator eye · 05-18-2012, 07:05 AM

I admit it, I am no carpenter. I couldn't hit the same nail twice unless it's attacted to my thumb, and if your holdin the board you better watch out cause I'll problably hit yours too.
So.......with my trusty cordless screw driver, a fresh box of band-aids, and some lumber I got as a result of some horse tradin I decided that I was gonna build the tash ma hall of deer blinds. 10 by 10 with a wood stove and place to stretch out of course.
I'M building it like a pole building about 4 foot off the ground, so I put my first two poles in 10 foot apart. Carefully measure and put in the 3rd and here's my first problem. when I measure out for the 4th pole I found I haven't made a square, I made a diamond shape.

So I pull the 3rd pole and carefully measure again, re-dig the hole put the 3rd post in only to find out it's still not square.

Well by this time I'm running out of beer and motivation. So being the weekend is here I'm gonna give this another go. SO....................

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME A EASY WAY TO SQUARE THIS DANG HUNTING SHACK UP SO I DON'T HAVE TO REDIG THESE HOLES TWENTY TIMES!!!!

alaz · 05-18-2012, 11:04 AM

Measure opposite poles on the diagonals and adjust from there.
Not sure if that makes sense, but a^2 + b^2=c^2. Measuring the diagonals should be the best way to get it square. (A square is 2 triangles sharing one diagonal/ hypotenuse).

Gator eye · 05-18-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by alaz

Measure opposite poles on the diagonals and adjust from there.
Not sure if that makes sense, but a^2 + b^2=c^2. Measuring the diagonals should be the best way to get it square. (A square is 2 triangles sharing one diagonal/ hypotenuse).

Hello...........I said easy?

Westy · 05-18-2012, 03:39 PM

Hey there Bro try this link!!!!!

http://www.buildeazy.com/plans/helpfiles_profile.html

Try this it's dead easy even a Canadian could work this out????

Cheers from Tim the Toolman!!!!!

jwelectric · 05-18-2012, 05:36 PM

Try the 6,8,10 foot rule as math don’t lie.

Set three stakes in the ground close to where you think the post are to go so they make a “L” shape. Tie a string from one stake to the other pulling tight. Repeat this from the corner post to the third post.

Now measure from the corner to one post and mark the string at 8 feet, go back to the corner and measure the other string to 6 feet and mark the string. From one mark to the other make them 10 feet apart and you will have a perfect 90 degree corner. Do this by moving one of the stakes either toward or away from the other stake but don't touh the one in the middle.

longcut36 · 05-18-2012, 08:13 PM

lay 4 10 foot poles in a square and dig a hole at each coner.

Westy · 05-19-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Gator eye

I admit it, I am no carpenter. I couldn't hit the same nail twice unless it's attacted to my thumb, and if your holdin the board you better watch out cause I'll problably hit yours too.
So.......with my trusty cordless screw driver, a fresh box of band-aids, and some lumber I got as a result of some horse tradin I decided that I was gonna build the tash ma hall of deer blinds. 10 by 10 with a wood stove and place to stretch out of course.
I'M building it like a pole building about 4 foot off the ground, so I put my first two poles in 10 foot apart. Carefully measure and put in the 3rd and here's my first problem. when I measure out for the 4th pole I found I haven't made a square, I made a diamond shape.

So I pull the 3rd pole and carefully measure again, re-dig the hole put the 3rd post in only to find out it's still not square.

Well by this time I'm running out of beer and motivation. So being the weekend is here I'm gonna give this another go. SO....................

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME A EASY WAY TO SQUARE THIS DANG HUNTING SHACK UP SO I DON'T HAVE TO REDIG THESE HOLES TWENTY TIMES!!!!

Is this 10' center to center or 10' apart????? and L.C simple is best mate like that idea I just learn't a very old trick i'd reckon!!!Onya Mate!!!!

Gator eye · 05-19-2012, 06:27 AM

Well now I don't feel near as dumb, looks like there is no real easy answer. thanks for the link West-T I did some sober measuring last night and I think I got some good marks now I just have to dig the holes.

Carpshooter · 05-19-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gator eye

Well now I don't feel near as dumb, looks like there is no real easy answer. thanks for the link West-T I did some sober measuring last night and I think I got some good marks now I just have to dig the holes.

It's Saturday and buddy Gator is here !

How are we going to be able to write all that stuff about him ON WEEKENDS , KNOWING THAT HE'S WATCHING THIS SITE !

PS. Hope you are learning and doing a GOOD JOB !

Gator eye · 05-19-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Carpshooter

It's Saturday and buddy Gator is here !

How are we going to be able to write all that stuff about him ON WEEKENDS , KNOWING THAT HE'S WATCHING THIS SITE !

PS. Hope you are learning and doing a GOOD JOB !

I had to come into work and make up for lost time. Not that I'm complaining mind you.

Shoud be a short day I'm just about done.

Ol Tom · 05-20-2012, 07:02 PM

On a 10 x 10 make an X off the 2 you have set 14.15 feet and you should be square. Put a mark or stake and then measure from your post to the stakes and make sure my math is close. Hopefully I haven't made myself look like an idiot.

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longcut36 · 05-22-2012, 08:43 AM

well dont leave us in suspense. are the postholes dug. are they square. let us know so I can get a good nights sleep.

BUNNYMAN · 05-22-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by longcut36

well dont leave us in suspense. are the postholes dug. are they square. let us know so I can get a good nights sleep.

Well the holes are dug but now he has a 8 foot basement to build on top of, for this thing.....

jwelectric · 05-22-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Tom

On a 10 x 10 make an X off the 2 you have set 14.15 feet and you should be square. Put a mark or stake and then measure from your post to the stakes and make sure my math is close. Hopefully I haven't made myself look like an idiot.

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would that be equal to 14 feet 1 5/8 inches?

Gator eye · 05-23-2012, 06:57 AM

Yes, the post are in and braced. I got me a big pile of 2x10's at a auction last weekend for 25 bucks so I'm hoping to get those cut down this weekend into 2x6's for the floor and roof.

I wish I could find a bunch of cheap plywood and insulation at a auction too. For 25 bucks I almost got enough 2x10's for two deer blinds. I love farm auctions.

Gator eye · 06-01-2012, 01:06 PM

Ok this weekend I plan on getting everything framed in and ready for sheeting.

I priced out sheeting and insulation but soon realized I have to rob the local party store first before I run to home depot for the sheeting.

I'm planning on taking pictures of the deer palace as I put it up but really haven't done much to it beside lean on the post and drink beer.

So once again the weeekend is here, I got a fresh 30 pack in the fridge and more 2x4's so we'll see what happens this weekend.

I did find a site called "Deer view windows" they make windows for deer blinds. After lookin what home depot had for windows and finding nothing that would fit the bill at local garage sales, I decided to order my windows from them. Cheaper than Home depot and hopefully will work better than your average used slider window that you buy at a garage sale. Those should be in the end of next week.

Westy · 06-02-2012, 10:36 PM

: photo:

rage-it · 06-04-2012, 08:28 AM

Man that looks good so when can we all come over and hunt

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Gator eye · 06-04-2012, 11:52 AM

You know I dropped a quarter when I was putting the boards on top, Do you think I could find it??

You can come over and hunt for that quarter anytime.

rage-it · 06-04-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gator eye

You know I dropped a quarter when I was putting the boards on top, Do you think I could find it??

You can come over and hunt for that quarter anytime.

As long as it didn't go under the box blind i'll come hunt for it I don't want to take a chance on it falling on me

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Westy · 06-04-2012, 04:29 PM

WoW Gattor you've turely out done yourself here Mate!!!If the gig your doing now ever stops you can come on over here and join my band of Builders for sue !!!Looks great Mate !!!don't worry about the 1\4 you dropped in a hundred years or so they'll know when this blind was built when they find the Quarter!!!!Don't tell carrpy though as he'll ride up there and try and find the thing!!!!Anyways Great work Rick it looks awesome!!!

Gator eye · 06-05-2012, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Westy

WoW Gattor you've turely out done yourself here Mate!!!If the gig your doing now ever stops you can come on over here and join my band of Builders for sue !!!Looks great Mate !!!don't worry about the 1\4 you dropped in a hundred years or so they'll know when this blind was built when they find the Quarter!!!!Don't tell carrpy though as he'll ride up there and try and find the thing!!!!Anyways Great work Rick it looks awesome!!!

To late, he showed up in the racin pontiac last night and started rutting around under the stand. I was going to offer him some refreshments but he was mumbling and sounding real strange. He was scaed my dogs.

rage-it · 06-05-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gator eye

To late, he showed up in the racin pontiac last night and started rutting around under the stand. I was going to offer him some refreshments but he was mumbling and sounding real strange. He was scaed my dogs.

I sure hope he didn't find that quarter its going be all mine when I come over

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Gator eye · 06-13-2012, 12:33 PM

I got the roof and the floor done but now I have a major road block in my way on the completion of this project.

I'm out of money!!

they really value building supplies. So I'm alittle, ok alot over budget.

Oh well, it makes for a nice place to sit and drink a evening beer or two with no walls up. the deer just about got the buckwheat wiped out, almost nothing left but stems. I have alittle seed left over so I think I'm gonna replant next weekend.

Westy · 06-22-2012, 06:11 AM

Here's one the great grandad knocked up over a 100 years ago!!!!!I'm having it renovated when Carpshooter, L.C and Gator come on over!!!!! A box of matches and a gallon of gas should do the job!!!!!

Gator eye · 06-22-2012, 07:28 AM

Need to put a few touches on that porch. LC won't know where to drink his FOLGERS in the morning without one.

Gator eye · 06-22-2012, 07:35 AM

Me and the old lady and the dogs were sitting in the unfinished tash mah hall drinkin a few cold one. I just got done telling the wife it would just be our luck that we put all this time and money into this big-butt huntin shack and we probably won't see a single deer from it. Just about got that out and a little four point comes joggin right into the buckwheat about 30 yards away.

When it saw us and the dogs it frooze and got this OH CRAP look on his face. needless to say he didn't stick around very long.