4x8 vs 6x6 box stand

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8x8

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no ripping

We have a 4x8 that I hunt out of with my 2 boys and it fits us just right. We can put 3 chairs in it and be pretty comfortable.

I prefer 4x8.

Not as much cutting plywood and you can lean office chair against back of stand. There is plenty of room in a 4x8.

Also thinking of using pressure treated fence boards for siding so I don’t have to paint

My dad built a 6x6 box stand back in the day so he, my brother, and I could hunt comfortably. The advantage a 6x6 would have over a 4x8 would be the ability for a small child to nap behind the seats while two people are hunting or all three of you could just sit side by side. The 4x4 doesn't give you that opportunity because it is to shallow.

My uncle had a 4x8 that was perfect. One wide window up front, and a small one on each side. He took an old church pew for a bench, padding and all. The church was remodeling so my dad got a few rows that they removed for ADA access. He cut them down and made a 7 foot one for my uncle, and made two that were 3 feet long for his waiting room seating. Uncle put a standard door on the back of it that swung out so we could step in and have a foot of space to get around it. Once we were in, you could seat 4 if you had to, especially with two being kids like my cousin and I were.

I just bought a 4x6 and 6x6. I think the 4x6 is plenty for 2 people but that 6x6 is gonna be great for 3.

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treated fence boards for siding so I don’t have to paint

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Have you thought of using vinyl flooring for the sides?


I hear that's all the rage lately.

Here's a thread where you can read all about it.