"Double Decker" Deer Stand

Double Decker Deer Stand MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Miscellaneous “I converted an old kick bale wagon into a double decker deer stand ” says Warren Deibert Fond Du Lac Wis who uses his ATV to tow the mobile rig around The 9 by 16-ft wagon is equipped with 2 floors - an upper floor that supports the hunting stand and the wagon’s original floor which Warren uses to haul his ATV He simply drops the metal rack on front of the wagon down to the pole and then places a pair of ramps against it The 11 by 17-ft upper floor consists of a sheet of 5/8-in plywood with a thick rubber mat glued on top of it The plywood was simply attached to the top of the wagon’s angled sides The hunting stand sets on an angle iron frame that’s bolted to a series of 2 by 6’s that extend from one side of the wagon to the other to form trusses Warren nailed facia boards to the outside ends of the 2 by 6’s so he could tuck the rubber mat around the plywood in order to protect the plywood from the weather The hunting stand measures 4 1/2 ft wide by 5 ft long and is made from cedar with a rubber roof Warren oil-stained the wood 3 times Turnbuckles and lengths of cable were used to tighten the top corners of the hunting stand down to the 2 by 6’s The stand is equipped with sliding windows a carpeted floor and a small propane heater “People shake their head when they first see it but I like it ” says Warren “When I get to my destination I use car jacks to anchor the wagon in place at all 4 corners I use a stepladder to climb up to the second floor ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Warren L Deibert 321 S Military Rd Fond Du Lac Wis 54935 warrenjacky@charter net

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