VTAC barricade

[GLOCKMASTER]

So how would you make the cuts on the plywood? I'm thinking a Roto-zip, however I'd have to check to see if it can handle 3/4" plywood. Seems like too many turns for a jigsaw, not to mention apparently you can make 2 barricades out of 1 sheet (so you wouldn't want to waste half the sheet.

A skill saw and jig saw is all that I use. Yes, if you take your time you can make two barricades from one sheet.

[VMI-MO]

I have found that for the ports you can drill out all the corners with a 3/4" drill bit. This gives you the play and room need to manuever the jig saw blade.



PJ

[rob_s]

Here's what I wound up with. The dimensions aren't exact but I tried to move the shapes around so that they were easily dimensioned off of known elements or gridlines.

[DocGKR]

Here is one my kids made me a couple of years ago: http://lightfighter.net/eve/forums/a...283#2181065283

My kids made a nice Father's Day gift--a VTAC inspired training barrier they put together with spare 3/4" plywood and 2x4's we had kicking around the yard. Max dimensions are 4' x 6'. The right side has steps at 2' & 4', while the left side steps are at 3' & 5'.



The three support legs are attached with carriage bolts & wing nuts, so they can be reversed and also easily dismantled for vehicle transport or storage.

[PT Doc]

Now that's a Father's Day gift.

[rjacobs]

Man those 2" wide cuts look tough to shoot through(if thats what they are designed for).

[ruf]

They are (and they are).

It just takes some practice and getting used to. The center rathole is actually the toughest for me.

[CharlieMike]

Wow. I did something really similar a while back.



You can download the sketchup file.

I like Rob's better though.

[CENTCOM_Survivor]

Sweet, I've been looking for directions and should have searched here first.
I'm making one for our squad for our range days and I cant leave it at the range. I take it the frame unbolts from the legs so you can move it? I'm thinking either that or some type of hing system.
Any thoughts?

[CENTCOM_Survivor]

My son and I made two this past weekend. rob_s thanks for posting those directions as Green Eyes Black Rifles doesn't have the placement measurements for the cutouts.

I made the legs per the book but might make the other pair shortened down after watching the new VTAC videos.