I make what are called " T " bars.... all they consist of is a lag bolt about 6" long with a piece of 3/8" or 1/4" rebar (about 4-5" long) welded to the top of the bolt and centered. You screw the T bar into the tree at the desired height of your seat bracing and lift your stand up there and set it right into the T-bar... it will hold your stand perfectly up against the tree while you finish securing it with your ratchet straps.