That bench looks great, post the plans and material that you used. I would like to build one.
Nice job!!!!!!!!!
Nice job!!!!!!!!!
finally got new benches!
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finally Getting new benches!
Here is the first of three benches I'm making for my club...
Maybe we can even get some guys (or gals ) to participate in the online matches!!
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of course it'll be tipped up "properly" for shooting!
Here is the first of three benches I'm making for my club...
Maybe we can even get some guys (or gals ) to participate in the online matches!!
of course it'll be tipped up "properly" for shooting!
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Welllll...here goes...
All Pressure treated wood.
4x4s for the legs and that small block in the lower front
legs are 28 1/2 inches long
top is 37 inches wide in front, 24 in back...
top planks are 2x6 decking I took off a friend's deck I tore up.
other dimensions are unknown at this time 'cause I just winged it ...
I have to make two more so I have to check the dims on this one ...but in reality...it isn't SUPER critical...just keep things square and plumb...and it'll be fine.
I used 3 inch galvanized Deck screws to put the top on as well as the 2x4 "T" brace at the bottom.... also used 6" (over-kill perhaps) lag bolts on legs...with three deck screws 'surrounding' the lag bolts for added comfort.
I used empty 22lr cases to space the top planks... so figuring dimesions from my pictures should not be super tough.
Sooooo...to make a long story shorter, there were no plans except for in the minds' eye....
I must give credit to a couple of hints to a friend from the Club that came over to help. THANK YOU ED!
( he also did the pre-drilling with his 'speed-bore' bit for the lag bolts and some of his tools were used...like the drill and wrench)
In any event, when I 'reverse engineer' this bench for the plans to the others, I'll put it into Visio and save as a BMP file so I can post it for you! hows that??
All Pressure treated wood.
4x4s for the legs and that small block in the lower front
legs are 28 1/2 inches long
top is 37 inches wide in front, 24 in back...
top planks are 2x6 decking I took off a friend's deck I tore up.
other dimensions are unknown at this time 'cause I just winged it ...
I have to make two more so I have to check the dims on this one ...but in reality...it isn't SUPER critical...just keep things square and plumb...and it'll be fine.
I used 3 inch galvanized Deck screws to put the top on as well as the 2x4 "T" brace at the bottom.... also used 6" (over-kill perhaps) lag bolts on legs...with three deck screws 'surrounding' the lag bolts for added comfort.
I used empty 22lr cases to space the top planks... so figuring dimesions from my pictures should not be super tough.
Sooooo...to make a long story shorter, there were no plans except for in the minds' eye....
I must give credit to a couple of hints to a friend from the Club that came over to help. THANK YOU ED!
( he also did the pre-drilling with his 'speed-bore' bit for the lag bolts and some of his tools were used...like the drill and wrench)
In any event, when I 'reverse engineer' this bench for the plans to the others, I'll put it into Visio and save as a BMP file so I can post it for you! hows that??
Wolf
Here is the quick drawing I did up the other night...
I think it's all correct....sure hope so...I'm using this drawing to make the other benches at the club!
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How did yours turn out??
Here is the quick drawing I did up the other night...
I think it's all correct....sure hope so...I'm using this drawing to make the other benches at the club!
How did yours turn out??
Seats.....
Well... I didn't make any seats.
I figured I did THIS much for the club at no cost to the club...and I take my own seat....someone else can come up with the rest of the story. I also bought a 20x10 foot car-port for using as a shelter while shooting at these benches....at no cost to the club....Not that I'll ever mention that again....
Typically, seats are 17" give or take an inch tall....
I use a $7 folding 'tripod' style seat, with a Cordura cloth seat, that I found at Kittery Trading Post (much like L.L.Bean or a small Cabela's, etc) and it is perfectly suited for the job.
Well... I didn't make any seats.
I figured I did THIS much for the club at no cost to the club...and I take my own seat....someone else can come up with the rest of the story. I also bought a 20x10 foot car-port for using as a shelter while shooting at these benches....at no cost to the club....Not that I'll ever mention that again....
Typically, seats are 17" give or take an inch tall....
I use a $7 folding 'tripod' style seat, with a Cordura cloth seat, that I found at Kittery Trading Post (much like L.L.Bean or a small Cabela's, etc) and it is perfectly suited for the job.
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