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Linkpimp
05-15-10, 09:40
Hey team,
Here is a simple, fun project that anyone can do.. I’m going to show how to turn this small pile of stuff here:


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6931.jpg



Into this in about 3-5 minuets..


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6911-1.jpg


Lets begin with the basics. Here is the shopping list for this project, note everything was purchased at Home depot.. Again simple, easy and you’ll get hours of enjoyment out this 5 station target stand.

Your shopping list should consist of the following items:
1. (5) 1” T’s
2. (3) 1” Elbow’s
3. (2) 1” coupling
4. (1) 1” end cap
5. (3) 1 ½” to 1” T reducers
6. 9’ of 1 ½” SCH .40 PVC
7. 27’ of 1” SCH .40 PVC

Items I already had that are also included:
1. Metal wire
2. Bowling pin
3. Targets
4. Cardboard
5. Clays
6. Zip ties

Please note that NO glue was used.. You don't need it, everything fits together extremely tight, you and or your buddies will shoot it / break it and you’ll need to replace a piece, blaa, bllaaa, bblaaa.

Builders notes:
• Cut everything to your desired length. NOTE.. I cut my side pieces just about the same size as the main frame pieces, that way if the frame brakes I can fix it on the spot.. try to think of little things that will make your life easier..
• Another cool thing is both sides of this stand fold to just about any location you need them to just incase there is a shooter on either side of you, when the side are folded straight back the stand becomes a 2 station without any concerns of hitting the other stations.

• I used a Philips screwdriver to poke holes in the cardboard and then used zip ties to secure it to the frame.


That are tons other variations that you can do people, this particular one has a lot of hanging targets as my kid likes shooting at those, which allows me to concentrate on the targets..

That’s it.. petty simple. I hope someone out there gives it try..

Thanks for your time team and have a great weekend everybody

Link.

Linkpimp
05-15-10, 09:40
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6925.jpg


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6927.jpg


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6921.jpg



http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6916.jpg



Note.. Although the weight is fun to shoot at, it is not enough to hold the platform down, you will still need to add weight to the legs so the stand doesn’t tip over in high winds..


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6917.jpg

Linkpimp
05-15-10, 09:41
Ok new we have a two station stand, front view:


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6913.jpg


Side views:


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6914.jpg


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6918.jpg



Opening the right side to a three station stand, as they may be a shooter in the left lane, but the right lane of me is still open.


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6912.jpg



Opening the left side, shooter on the right, left lane is open.


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6909.jpg

Linkpimp
05-15-10, 09:42
No one around, let’s open this puppy up and have some fun..



http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6911-1.jpg





When you’re done for the day, simply throwaway the broken pieces, the cardboard and take home the rest to rebuild for another day. Rebuilding should cost about $5.00. 1 – 2 pieces of 1” x 9’ pipe at most…


Ooohh.. I’m sorry I almost forgot.. These were the high dollar, no expense spared tools used for the project..


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii195/TDC57/Projects/IMG_6932.jpg

LegalAlien
05-15-10, 15:53
Most excellent dude!!!

Avenger29
05-15-10, 22:56
Mine's not quite as well equipped, but I do have a nice big target holder made out of PVC that will accommodate 3 full size shilloutte targets. Uses chicken wire for the backing so that one can easily attach targets.

Light, portable, holds up well (I made the legs nice and long so it wouldn't blow over easily), easily repaired/recovered with chicken wire, and won't cause any...exciting...events if you hit the frame.