grasshopper Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 1 of the farmers on the shoot has a good workshop and plenty of metal and old gates lying around,so talked him into helping us make a highseat(he enjoys foxing with us so wasn,t hard) Started with an old ladder(top half) then added the frame for the seat from some box section,the de-luxe seat is from an old weight training bench.. Then we made the rail from a bar off an old gate.. Added an old ammo box to house a battery if any of us take a lamp,then made another ladder to get some height(just under 3.5mtrs) We then took it up the fields after a lick of paint and some foam were added.. Of course i had to have a sit in it just to see Was due to try it out last night,but the rain put pay to that It overlooks 1 of our pheasant pens,but will double up for stalking as there are 1 or 2 Roe about We are thinking of knocking a few more up as we have a few good spots available. GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie223 Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 cool, good job that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Looks like a top job to me. Well done. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Quality, very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbithunter2008 Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 That looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 You done a top job there,well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 He,s behind you Good job done there sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 From the pics that looks like one professionally made seat, if a little over engineered. You sure it was made from farmyard scrap? AND did you remember to drill plenty of holes in the ammo box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted October 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 From the pics that looks like one professionally made seat, if a little over engineered. You sure it was made from farmyard scrap? AND did you remember to drill plenty of holes in the ammo box? Yep,plenty of holes in the underside and it,s only "over engineered" because my shooting bud is "overweight" Gonna get it now hee hee! Cheers for the positive feedback fellas,i,m open to any improvement ideas you may have as it looks like we,re going to build another 1 or 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 ,i,m open to any improvement ideas you may have as it looks like we,re going to build another 1 or 2 How about a second rail bit more security if you fall asleep and maybe double up as a second resting point for you stock "over engineered" because my shooting bud is "overweight" You did say you where moving mate might have to move a bit further now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 For ***** sake. There's a ladder up to it and you go and get a loadall thingy to LIFT you up there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is there no end to it Looks a good bit of kit though, am impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Cool looking seat !! Well done . The only thing to add is a loop so you can chain it to the tree !It looks that good ,someone will nick it !!!lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewpluck Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Looks very good mate! Were is the heater and cooker? lol Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 "first attempt at making a high seat" looks like you should be flogging them more like. great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 While it looks great may i say you could have put the tree grip back ab it it will be very uncomfortable sitting in the seat has you will not be able to sit back properly . Ratchet strap to tree works very well and wont move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHunter Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hay, that looks the biz, did you save much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter mcn Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 maybe you should put extra support at the bottom of ladders so all the weight aint on them alone it would also help out if the grounds soft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Looks like a cracking bit of kit that! What about a footrest/bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 wow good job looks like we will be seeing one or two more foxys or deer from this person but arent they prone to being nicked? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Only a daredevil would nick something GH made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted December 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Your a cheeky wee monkey mr Galway It,s in for refurbishment at the moment..going to raise the rail slightly as the field in front rises away from you. The seat is great,it,s very comfortable and really holds the heat in. Bottom of the ladder has a rung welded onto the back to stop it sinking and is braced and welded where the 2 ladders meet. Foot rests are an idea i,ll be looking at,as my knees where the only part of me that were cold when i had a few hours in it recently. And we saved lots,as it was made entirely from what was around the farm,so only cost was a few grinding disks and what we used in electric and gas for the welder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Your a cheeky wee monkey mr Galway Second time I've been accused of stirring today. I'm misunderstood I tells ya, misunderstood!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstevouk Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Real nice job you done there :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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