Ultradog Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 So 3 years ago I built a deer blind deluxe out of materials I got on the free section in Craigslist. Now my pal Mike wants another one on the other end of the property. So we've been scouring craigslist everyday for cheap or free materials to build it with. This one will be smaller than mine. It will be4'x5'. So far we have almost everything to build it with. All the studs and plywood sheathing - $20 Used vinyl siding including all the J molding, etc - free. Shingles, tar paper, drip edge for the roof - free. 3 used vinyl, thermopane windows - $30. Good used exterior door with frame, lock and key - $20. Insulation - free. And last weekend I got 3 good treated 6x6 x8' posts for free and one for $15. When I built mine I assembled it completely and hauled it up on my trailer. It just sits on blocks on the ground. This one will be elevated 5' so we will build it here, disassemble it and then reassemble it on the poles when we get it up there. Not sure how we'll heat this one. Probably propane. Mine I trenched in power from the house and use electric heat. His is too far away for that. We're both getting to be a couple of old goats - he's 66 I'm 63 - and did our share of sitting in a cold tree over the years. So we're a couple of softies now. Ha. The fire still burns for those bambies. Building a stand ain't hunting but it does get you in the mood. As the countdown continues.. 53 days and some more perusing the Craigslist ads to go here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODH Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Good deal it's amazing what u can get for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Dang, looks like I need to hit up Craigslist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 That's pretty cool. Makes me want to take a look at Craigslist. I've been thinking of making a blind out back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Watch craigslist some, but never found any deals like that. That is cool, be sure to post us some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Have bought a few things off it....errr Kim has..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultradog Posted October 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) Well,We finally had some time this weekend and started building.It took us most of the day Sunday but we got this far. No sheathing or shingles on the roof yet. Ran out of day.It will get vinyl siding and aluminum sofitt and fascia.Will post more photos when we get it done and installed on site Edited October 11, 2016 by Ultradog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 lots of bums cruising craigslist, so be careful. also lots of good things to be found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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