Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: cdpbrewer on April 13, 2013, 03:40:53 pm
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Below are some photos of a stand for a bag type target that's about finished. It's made from parts from the base of a salvaged trampoline, some salvaged 2x lumber and a horse stall mat for a backstop. Only had to buy the mat ($35) and a dozen bolts.
Figuring out how to repurpose the rusty parts of a trampoline base. (http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u439/cdpbrewer/ArcheryTarget-01_zpsea010866.jpg)
Before the horse stall mat backstop was attached. The curved bar at top, back wasn’t used.
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u439/cdpbrewer/ArcheryTarget-09_zps5167b178.jpg)
Nearly completed. Gotta stop up the open ends of the tubes and make a cover from better material. It's 6' under the front arch and the backstop is 58" wide x 48" high.
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u439/cdpbrewer/ArcheryTargetcompleted-8_zps471048dd.jpg)
Tested the horse stall mat backstop using 1516 arrows shot from 35# bow at 10 yards. I was very surprised that they went through it since it's 3/4" thick and very heavy- at least 75#. The arrows were a real pain to remove. That's better that than shooting the house with a wayward arrow and risking the wrath of the redheaded better-half. :embarassed:
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u439/cdpbrewer/ArcheryTargetcompleted-5_zpsd14f2cc0.jpg)
If anyone wants them, I have the trampoline parts for another stand- they're in Chattanooga TN tho'.
c.d.
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Neat idea and use of materials C.D. I like that!! dpgratz
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Excellent use of found materials. If you want to take it even further,you can make your own target out of a feed bag(plastic woven works great) stuffed with shopping bags. Stuff em in tight and tie the top. You're done! Great job once again!