This is part 2 of a DIY project for a mirrored hunting blind…for those of us who don’t have $500 dollars to spend on a blind, this one is quite a bit cheaper….and WAAAAAY cooler than traditional hunting blinds.
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DIY Mirror Blind Pt. 2
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I am wanting to know how much you spent to make this blind versus the cost to purchase the blind? Could you please inform us the cost of the build please
Honestly, the price for the commercial product, for what it is, is ridiculous even though it's a great idea. I was thinking of using corrugated plastic cardboard. I don't begrudge anyone for wanting to make a profit, but damn. They'd likely sell a lot more at a lower price.
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Wow! Thanks for the bright idea. I always look for cheaper ways to copy expensive hunting equipment!
I cannot afford the high end hunting clothing and equipment so thank you very much!
Bill
I think corrugated plastic would work better
-You wouldn't have to paint it
-It would have a serious weight advantage
-Cheaper to construct
-And significantly quieter
Pure Genius!!
Cool thanks for sharing this project with us. Only one suggestion I think you need to fold the Casper blind so the mirror side is inside wend folded. This way your not sending a signal that you are coming. I believe I will build one for next year. But mine will be a Spooky Blind..
Like the idea and blind. How did the reflective film hold up to weather? Was it interior film or exterior?
My only question is why use heavy, expensive plexi? The product, (Gila window film) will work mounted onto light plastic hollow core boards, or even ridgid foam insulating board.
Thank you!
Going to follow your idea
Lowe's has a hefty price on a sheet of 1/4" plexi glass. OPTIX brand at Lowes is $230.00. self adhesive film is around $3.00 per sqft. Adding hardware and paint brings the price to the same as the actual "Casper" blind. Unless you have plexiglass laying around it seems that you're better off getting one already made.
Edit: Nice job. Doesn't look "thrown" together.
Youâre expressions are hilarious. Cheers
It seems like a couple layers of silver metallic spray paint would accomplish roughly the same effect with a lot less time and money investment. Thanks for the video!
Also, a knot or two would serve the same purpose as the black plastic balls.
So I just bought the blind that you don't refer to in this video I wished I'd have seen this first . I thought about the same thing but the tint I had wasn't nearly as good as what you used….can I get a brand name that you used?
You get a like for the" thats what she said" comment lol
How thick is the plexiglass you got
Since building the casper blind, how long did the mirror tint last sticking on the plexiglass, have you seen any issues
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That is insane brother love it… Is being 9 year since this video was made, you still use your CasperBlind?
could i do this with motorcycle fairings?
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lame
Finding this 8 years later and looking at building one. do you think masonite would work? Lighter and I wouldn't have to coat the back (except for extra durability/waterproofing
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I'm one that owns a ghostblind and recently bought the run-and-gun style. But yeah you pull this off pretty good. I still rather pay and rely on craftsmanship from a professional then my own, mainly because if I do a bad job of it that's money I just threw away. We all know hunting isn't cheap and it is what it is. But this is a good video well done sir!. Blue collard for life!
Those cheap full length liteweight plastic mirrors u can purchase that women attach to there closet doors at home may make good DIY mirror blinds
me, i just take camo spraypaints, a roll of camo tape for hinging and 1/4" 4×8' lauan/plywood underlayment and make my blinds. Supper easy and, all for about 30 buicks
hey great do you have a pdf design
What was total cost for completion
great idea .. like it
I'll just buy one
Wouldn't that same idea work with plastic cardboard, and Mylar, with a squeadgy?
The Idea is the Bomb tho, bro, sweet.
Why not buy a sheet of mirrored plexiglass?
Looks great. Any chance i can get some more detail about top portion: shooting slot dimensions. Also one quick question. Math says anything closer than 20 feet will see itself in mirror. Has this ever been a problem?
I see Clint in the back ground. Awesome.
GHOST BLIND
Use a window washing squeege to take out all the bubbles.
CAAASPER Blind… thats hilarious. Nice work.
hey what are the chances of diy climbing systems?
Good job man thanks.
4' by 8' corrugated plastic cardboard may be cheaper and making use of mylar space blankets may save money and be lighter for transport. Haven't tried it yet though.
I'm going to make this but i'll use mirrored plexi glass, and stick camo fabric on the back, no messy film,or spraying, nice idea, thanks
I have seen your video and by the it was great, thanks !! My question is when u set up the blind and painted the inside section so light doesn't shine through. Was the Gila reflective film applied to the outside of plexi glass or did u apply it to the inside witch u then painted? Only asking cause the directions for the Gila film states to only apply on the inside of glass. In the process of gathering material to build my own.Â
Not to be a douche but , you could have just sat in that thick grass with camo on and saved yourself a lot of effort.