Derrick hunting stand ideas?

[sirmike68]

I have a plan on making an oil derrick style hunting stand but I am not completely sure of the dimensions needed.  I plan on using 4x6 beams 14 ft long connected end to end for a total approx hight of 28ft and 4 legs total.  I want to have a 6ft by 6ft platform on the top with a roof and walls to keep the elements out.  Can somebody tell me or point me where I can figure out how wide the base should be on the bottom of the legs to provide enough stability to the structure to make it safe and and sturdy.  THX

[Willy]

Look here lots of plans to build one. Mark
http://www.water-towers.com/wtrsopenlot1.html

[sirmike68]

THX for the link! I'll just extrapolate of the pics thats on that page and should have should decent "ballpark" measurements.

THX

[glenn kangiser]

Here are a few more ideas.


http://www.nrapublications.org/TAH/WackyStands.asp