Eric, This is something I came up with. The material is 11/2″ steel galvinized shed poles from a quansette hut. I made a ground blind from the same material but was not cost effective. 11′ across, round, 9′ high in center, I couldn’t find enough camo material to cover the thing so I toasted it. Here are some pictures I told you about, still have to put a platform on it but you will get the idea. Very strong, no need for a stand to tree support half way up. Also incorporated a swivel seat I got from Cabelas a while back, just to make myself comfortable. I have yet to make a set of plans but here are the pix. The seat also has a strap (rachet) attached to anchor to tree. 18″ inside
width on ladder at bottom, 16″ wide at top….4 sections @ 5′ tall each. Notice the 45 degree angle at top not 90., did not want to take the chance of kinking the tube so I left them alone and made my adjustments to the seat bar to make it level…..enjoy…Arne

Note: These plans are only a guideline to help you build your own stand. By using these plans, you agree to not hold me liable for any injuries that may occur while building the stand, or related to the stand after it has been built.