Diy stick top platform

[Jay_Disarray]

Went to my local metal fabrication shop and asked about a spare bit of angle iron, about a foot long. He handed me this and asked it that would work, and handed me a chunk of 2x2x12½ in angle iron.

Got it home and did some measurements and a bit of drilling, messed up my first attempt, but I did it right the second go around and came up with this.

The steps are actually barely touching the angle iron underneath giving it less room to flex. No idea on the added weight, but I couldn't imagine its much

 

[Jay_Disarray]

I have not tested it with weight yet, MN is under blizzard warnings right now.

 

[JAYBO]

Wuz up bro. Not bad. As long as the standoffs can still get a good bite on the tree, you should be good to go.

Oh and come on man, don't let a little blizzard stop you from testing it out.

 

[JAYBO]

Wuz up bro. Not bad. As long as the standoffs can still get a good bite on the tree, you should be good to go.

Oh and come on man, don't let a little blizzard stop you from testing it out.

Says the guy in Florida. LOL

 

[Jay_Disarray]

im gonna file some holes at a 45 in the front side of it, maybe figure how to add some grip to it first. not sure what the best method would be. i have a foot of this stuff, but not sure how if I should gorilla glue it to the top or what I should do for that yet

 

[Jay_Disarray]

Says the guy in Florida. LOL

exactly, they are calling for 12" plus of that white stuff and up to 40mph winds, so im not going anywhere all weekend

 

[JAYBO]

exactly, they are calling for 12" plus of that white stuff and up to 40mph winds, so im not going anywhere all weekend

Nope I'm good. I need more sunblock. High of 76° tomorrow here.

 

[Hawkeye Bowhunter]

You can always use some skateboard grip tape to get some non slip grip. I used it on the steps of an older climbing ladder last season and it was great! The adhesive is strong and I had no issues.