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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:38:38 PM EDT
Figured ya'll would like it.
This was last weekend. That's me. (good size reference)   Dimensions are: 12x12 platform front side is probably 12 feet of the ground, backside is probably 8 or 9. The ground slopes pretty heavily.  Each corner is a 16' 6x6, buried 3' in the ground and each pole got 3x60lbs of quick crete. The center supports are 12' 2x6s, on each side of a row of 4 4x4s sitting on blocks. Cross beams are 24" spaces 2x6s. West and east are double banded with an extra 2x6, not seen here.  Actual floor space is 9'x12', because of the 3'x12' front porch. There will be a loft above the porch door, which is 3'x~12'(subtract studs) and probably 32" high. Just for her bed.  Almost time for the metal roof.  View from her front porch.   Windows framed in, and roof on. *I'm not a builder by trade, which is evident. Still, though it's rock solid, and mostly level in some places.  |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:40:10 PM EDT
[#1]
That is badass! your daughter is going to love that.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:42:20 PM EDT
[#2]
Looks like it could double as a deluxe deer blind for dad
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:43:21 PM EDT
[#3]
When you say, "Treehouse", do you really mean, "Tree stand"?
Looks great. Didn't know they let regular folk own power saws in Alabama... Learn something new every day I guess.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:44:07 PM EDT
[#4]
Nice, sure would be neat if it was overlooking some soy beans or sweet corn.
Well shit I guess we think alike.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:45:47 PM EDT
[#5]
Best hunting blind looking treehouse I ever saw.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:48:59 PM EDT
[#6]
Impressive!
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:49:18 PM EDT
[#7]
OP can sleep in that thing and so as to not spook deer on the way in.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:49:35 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks like it could double as a deluxe deer blind for dad  I'm not going to deny that I have double duty planned. |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:49:51 PM EDT
[#9]
Nice work bro.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:50:34 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: When you say, "Treehouse", do you really mean, "Tree stand"? Looks great. Didn't know they let regular folk own power saws in Alabama... Learn something new every day I guess. |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:51:19 PM EDT
[#11]
Waiting for:
1. Backs vehicle into something..........again. 2. One or more severed digits and/or punctures. 3. Burns. Oh and 
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:51:21 PM EDT
[#12]
Assume, but that's a mini house.
How are you going to plumb it
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:51:29 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice work bro.  You're alive!
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:52:01 PM EDT
[#14]
Very nice deer stand.... Er Tree house.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:52:14 PM EDT
[#15]
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Looks like it could double as a deluxe deer blind for dad Looks like it could double as a deluxe tree house when its not deer season! You know that is the real reason for this build!
Good on you OP! |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:53:16 PM EDT
[#16]
Great job Dad. She will love it. Spend as much time as you can with her. Time fly's.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:53:59 PM EDT
[#17]
Run some electric/plumbing...
and you could rent that out.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:55:00 PM EDT
[#18]
how is that legal without a permit?
All structures need a permit down here, [on your property] and needs to meet code. or the city will demolish it. |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:55:12 PM EDT
[#19]
Nice deer blind
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:56:33 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
edit...because  
You going to rat him out? |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:56:44 PM EDT
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Looks like it could double as a deluxe deer blind for dad That was exactly my first thought when I saw the pictures. Of course dad is going to trim the trees overlooking the pasture right? |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:57:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Waiting for: 1. Backs vehicle into something..........again. 2. One or more severed digits and/or punctures. 3. Burns. Oh and  All of which are very likely before this is over!
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:58:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Assume, but that's a mini house. How are you going to plumb it |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:58:40 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: how is that legal without a permit? All structures need a permit down here, [on your property] and needs to meet code. or the city will demolish it. Welcome to back-woods BFE.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:58:53 PM EDT
[#25]
You could sell that for $70,000 if you call it a tiny house.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:59:23 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
how is that legal without a permit? All structures need a permit down here, [on your property] and needs to meet code. or the city will demolish it. that was the next thing that I thought of when I saw the pictures. Did you need it inspected? |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:59:34 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That was exactly my first thought when I saw the pictures. Of course dad is going to trim the trees overlooking the pasture right? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Looks like it could double as a deluxe deer blind for dad That was exactly my first thought when I saw the pictures. Of course dad is going to trim the trees overlooking the pasture right?  |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 8:59:38 PM EDT
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Correct me if Im wrong, but did you build that around a tree branch? Pic 4 land 5 looks like it... If you did, consider not doing it.. I built a nice stand back in 2008, and well branches grow and your lumber wont, things get all whacky when one side wants to move and the others dont.. Other then that looks awesome.. Also do your self a huge favor, start managing the squirrels now...They will destroy that place... Ive had them chew threw my walls/floors anything thats not metal to get in...
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:00:10 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: that was the next thing that I thought of when I saw the pictures. Did you need it inspected? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: how is that legal without a permit? All structures need a permit down here, [on your property] and needs to meet code. or the city will demolish it. that was the next thing that I thought of when I saw the pictures. Did you need it inspected? No need. No county inspectors. |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:00:32 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Nice work bro. You're alive! |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:00:52 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Correct me if Im wrong, but did you build that around a tree branch? Pic 4 land 5 looks like it... If you did, consider not doing it.. I built a nice stand back in 2008, and well branches grow and your lumber wont, things get all whacky when one side wants to move and the others dont.. Other then that looks awesome.. Also do your self a huge favor, start managing the squirrels now...They will destroy that place... Ive had them chew threw my walls/floors anything thats not metal to get in...  |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:01:29 PM EDT
[#32]
Oh and just one tree limb coming through the deck. I can hack it off if it gets out of control.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:01:33 PM EDT
[#33]
She's a very lucky and loved girl! She's going to have the best memories in that!
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:01:59 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You could sell that for $70,000 if you call it a tiny house. Other than plumbing, it'll have all the amenities before summer.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:02:48 PM EDT
[#35]
Nice work. It needs a bridge to a crows nest. We made one with my dad when we were kids, crows nest was badass.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:03:22 PM EDT
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My boy has that under control. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BH-k1NeNlbs/UXHpn80DtqI/AAAAAAAAMnM/9FMzom-mJQA/s720/.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Correct me if Im wrong, but did you build that around a tree branch? Pic 4 land 5 looks like it... If you did, consider not doing it.. I built a nice stand back in 2008, and well branches grow and your lumber wont, things get all whacky when one side wants to move and the others dont.. Other then that looks awesome.. Also do your self a huge favor, start managing the squirrels now...They will destroy that place... Ive had them chew threw my walls/floors anything thats not metal to get in... https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BH-k1NeNlbs/UXHpn80DtqI/AAAAAAAAMnM/9FMzom-mJQA/s720/.jpg A boy and his gun! A perfect varmint control, I remember taking down the pests around the house as a young man! |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:03:50 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice work. It needs a bridge to a crows nest. We made one with my dad when we were kids, crows nest was badass. I'll get a pic of where the crows nest will be. It's above the porch. That's a side project after the house is done.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:04:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A boy and his gun! A perfect varmint control, I remember taking down the pests around the house as a young man! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Correct me if Im wrong, but did you build that around a tree branch? Pic 4 land 5 looks like it... If you did, consider not doing it.. I built a nice stand back in 2008, and well branches grow and your lumber wont, things get all whacky when one side wants to move and the others dont.. Other then that looks awesome.. Also do your self a huge favor, start managing the squirrels now...They will destroy that place... Ive had them chew threw my walls/floors anything thats not metal to get in... https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BH-k1NeNlbs/UXHpn80DtqI/AAAAAAAAMnM/9FMzom-mJQA/s720/.jpg A boy and his gun! A perfect varmint control, I remember taking down the pests around the house as a young man! He's running benjamin .177 right now, and nothing is safe. Especially my windows.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:06:00 PM EDT
[#39]
Very nice job !
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:06:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
*snip. Avatar is appropriate. |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:07:18 PM EDT
[#41]
Very nice! Tag to see the completed project. |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:09:28 PM EDT
[#42]
Nothing more manly than building a house for your daughter.
(no homo.)
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:09:32 PM EDT
[#43]
Sorry honey, Daddy's going to use the tree house this morning and again this evening. You can play during the day, or tomorrow.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:13:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: She's a very lucky and loved girl! She's going to have the best memories in that! Straight As, and very responsible. If she'd just stay 12 forever.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:13:54 PM EDT
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Heck yea. We eat them too, so it's a free lunch for him. He's running benjamin .177 right now, and nothing is safe. Especially my windows.
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Correct me if Im wrong, but did you build that around a tree branch? Pic 4 land 5 looks like it... If you did, consider not doing it.. I built a nice stand back in 2008, and well branches grow and your lumber wont, things get all whacky when one side wants to move and the others dont.. Other then that looks awesome.. Also do your self a huge favor, start managing the squirrels now...They will destroy that place... Ive had them chew threw my walls/floors anything thats not metal to get in... https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BH-k1NeNlbs/UXHpn80DtqI/AAAAAAAAMnM/9FMzom-mJQA/s720/.jpg A boy and his gun! A perfect varmint control, I remember taking down the pests around the house as a young man! He's running benjamin .177 right now, and nothing is safe. Especially my windows.
Good, however traps work in the dark.. Not trying to be a debbie downer here, trust me ( I had thousands invested in my stand and now it looks like swiss cheese) but consider some traps. Id hate to see all your hard work end up like mine ..
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:16:09 PM EDT
[#46]
Taggy
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:16:17 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Good, however traps work in the dark.. Not trying to be a debbie downer here, trust me ( I had thousands invested in my stand and now it looks like swiss cheese) but consider some traps. Id hate to see all your hard work end up like mine ..I'm game!
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:20:04 PM EDT
[#48]
I would definitely be shooting deer out of that "daughter's treehouse".
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:23:45 PM EDT
[#49]
Didn't you have a douche neighbor when you moved in a few years ago? How did that turn out?
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:24:43 PM EDT
[#50]
Nice
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