Building a homemade ladder stand

e5catfish · #1 11-15-2005, 03:31 PM

I'm considering building a homemade ladder stand out of treated 2x4's. Does anyone have any plans or designs on the proper dimensions or size of materials involved? Want a 15 footer with a 24" by 40" platform. Already have one drawn out but occured to me that some of you brothers might already have experience with this and be able to save me some time and mistakes. Would appreciate your input.
Thanks, Bobby

derbycitycatman · #2 11-15-2005, 04:57 PM

Sounds like you got a good start. Ive been building em for years but never used any plans. One thing i wish I had done was make it big enough for two people. Also I will no longer use plywood for the platform, since it curls up kinda quick. I would think about using something bigger than 2x4's for the main legs. I also use 6" lag bolts to attach the platform to the tree. One other thing I wish I had done was put some type of roof on. I also use scrap plywood for concealment for walls. When your ready to put it up bring a atv or truck and strong rope cause them things get heavy.

THE FISH WHISPER'ER · #3 11-15-2005, 05:06 PM

there not verry portable you will need help getting it up , make shure you anchor it good ,derby has a good point dont use solid platforms like plywood they get mighty slipery

steveg442 · #4 11-15-2005, 05:56 PM

I also use all thread rod and cut it to whatever size I need and double nut it on both ends. I don't like to use nails they back out to easy.

ShilohRed · #5 11-15-2005, 06:12 PM

Use plenty of screws, Nails will work out. but the screws will hold.
I started building mine out of steel tubing, They are better and last . Also are so much lighter then the wood stands.
PEte