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Looking for diy platform ideas.

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Boogthe1

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New to saddle hunting and really looking to make my own platform. I know it can be more risky but not paying the same for a full tree stand for a platform.
 
Keep an eye on the classifieds. I tried doing a couple DIY platforms and finally bit the bullet and bought a mission. All the DIY things "worked" , but lacked. The mission is awesome.
 
Loopwing said:
Keep an eye on the classifieds. I tried doing a couple DIY platforms and finally bit the bullet and bought a mission. All the DIY things "worked" , but lacked. The mission is awesome.
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Thanks will do. That is one of the reasons for this post been a member forever but never made post so I can’t reply to classifieds lol.
 
Here is two I made.One is with Shop Rider Platform and the other is made from 3/8X5X5 6061 aluminum angle.Both are attached to 1/8 X 1.250 sq 6061 tubing
with large size Cam Cleats 500# rating.
 

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kohannahfound1 said:
Here is two I made.One is with Shop Rider Platform and the other is made from 3/8X5X5 6061 aluminum angle.Both are attached to 1/8 X 1.250 sq 6061 tubing
with large size Cam Cleats 500# rating.
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You did an amazing job on that. You have to have some machining background right?
 
Unless you can cast and weld aluminum, I don't think you're going to find the value you think you're going to find in DIYing that piece of gear. By the time you buy the components necessary for a bolt-together option you're not going to be that far off from the cost of a good platform, and you won't be close to the function.
 
Nutterbuster said:
Unless you can cast and weld aluminum, I don't think you're going to find the value you think you're going to find in DIYing that piece of gear. By the time you buy the components necessary for a bolt-together option you're not going to be that far off from the cost of a good platform, and you won't be close to the function.
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I work in maintenance so have aluminum laying around all over we will see I will post something if I come up with it
 
1625277750827.png This is a good option , The Scout ,and it's only $75.00 FROM Eastern Woods Outdoors.
1625277903431.png This is another option The Monarch For $100.00
1625277965088.png Or this one, The Ultimate Platform For $120.00
EWO Sells them for a fair price. They all mount to where the top step is on just about any 1 inch climbing stick. Any of these would be a good option and not have to pay the same price a a standard good quality tree stand
 
Jfow85 said:
I'll find my notes from when I made it n pm you it will help you get started.
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Have you given thought on making a Perch shaped like a Ridge Runner?
I have a RR and it's great on a tree...

Ps. I like your 'work bench'!
 
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