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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => The Shop => : longislandhunter March 09, 2010, 10:04:04 AM
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Awhile back Tommy (T-CUPS) posted pics and the building plans for a really sweet shooting bench that he had made himself. I mean it was really nice and I was really impressed with it and the job Tommy did in constructing it. Ever since I saw his post I kept thinking about making one for myself and yesterday I finally got around to doing it. I followed Tommy's plans and instructions "to the letter" and it came out great. If you're looking to build yourself a shooting bench take a few minutes and look up Tommy's original post and look at the plans and the pics.
I would like to thank Tommy for posting his pics and construction plans for the benefit of GTA members. There's no way I could've constructed this without those plans and pics. Thanks again Tommy :)
Anyway, here's a couple of pics of my finished bench. Matter of fact I used it for the first time today to sight in my new .22 disco and it was a pleasure to shoot from. I followed Tommys directions and used all pressure treated lumber so I can just leave it outside so it's always ready when I want to shoot instead of having to haul my portable bench out of the basement and set it up every time I wanted to shoot.
Jeff
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great workmanship.....now you need to buy one of my shooting rest to go on top of it...ha!!!
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Well Jeff, when you are not shooting....you have a nice picnic table. Or a good spot to drink some early morning coffee.
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That one looks real solid.....I think it`ll hold up to a .50 caliber powder burner!!!
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That was one of the things that I liked about it when Tommy first posted his pics and plans. I'm assuming Tommy designed it and I have to say he did an excellent design job,,, the thing is as sturdy as a 2 ton boulder :)
Jeff
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I built almost the identical one..... I found the prints online somewhere never the less very nice work.... I enjoy mine and used rubber casters on front legs and a hitch to the seat to pull behind my mule (four wheeler) great bench....I was actually thinking the other day if there was a FTP site or some kind of upload for this site I have a ton of prints of shooting bench's and other cool stuff.
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Now that's way to fancy brother hehe, no old stump with a blanket on it and sitting on a 5gal bucket hehe. Really look's top notch Jeff looking to see some cut out's for holding tin's and a refreshment hehe. Ed
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thanks buddy :)
I am actually working on "personalizing" it with some add ons to make my shooting even that much more enjoyable and easy :)
Jeff
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Very nice Jeff. I had forgot about Tommy's plan, thanks for brining it up again. I've been thinking about building one this year. Here's a link to the post, all the info is there, don't just look at the first pic, read the the whole thread for all the instructions (http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif)~~~> Viewing a thread - TCups Shooting Bench (http://thread-view.asp?tid=13726&mid=110698#M110698) Thanks TCups!!!
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Great Job Jeff !
I like the idea of it being a dedicated shooting bench. I have been using a ten foot long picnic table that I made many years ago out of 2 x 6's, it's strong as a rock. The only problem I have is my wife thinks its hers !
I just might have to build one, half as wide as yours :) no south paws here !
Bill
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Well done, Jeff! Are you going to add the patio umbrella, too? One good thing about the bench design is that it is ambidextrous, and allows a second person to sit an watch/spot if you like to shoot with a friend (as long as they don't wiggle too much).
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Big_Bill - 3/9/2010 8:59 PM
Great Job Jeff ! ... I just might have to build one, half as wide as yours :) no south paws here !
Bill, you can use the other side for someone to spot for you (http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif)
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Great Minds Think Alike Tommy...LOL
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I'm a "righty" myself :) but the nice thing is that if a fellow airgunner comes over to shoot and they happen to be a "lefty" then they can use it too !! I can't say enough how impressed I am with Tommy's design...
Jeff
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Tommy,,,, ever since the bench has been finished I've been eyeing the umbrella from the patio set sitting on my deck. I remember the pic you posted with your umbrella set up and it's a great idea,,, my only problem is trying to figure out how to get my wife to let me take her umbrella :) I doubt she'll let me take it as she loves her patio set so worst case scenario is that I'll have to take a drive to WallyWorld and by one for myself :)
Jeff
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See:
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.com/airguns/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=23853&posts=3&highlight=shooting%20bench%20plans&highlightmode=1#M189585
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Just looked at the pics again.... I had never noticed before the U clamp that you used to secure the pole to the bench, what a great idea :)
That settles it,,,, tomorrow I'm off to WallyWorld to get me an umbrella and an appropriate sized U clamp :)
Thanks again Tommy :)
Jeff
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Nicely done.
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Here's the diagram plan ~~~>Viewing a thread-Simple plans for a shooting bench (http://thread-view.asp?tid=23853&mid=189243#M189243)
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Nice looking bench Jeff. Thanks for giving us all some new ideas on bench rests..:) I be tyou do not move that one around much... hehe
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Gene,,,, all I did was work from Tommy's plans and design and he sure did design a nice bench :)
As for moving it around, 2 people can move it fairly easily but I wouldn't attempt it by myself. I don't have to move it though,,, I put it at the 30 yard mark in my backyard range and that's where it's stayin :)
I hope some of the other members who are looking for a nice shooting bench take advantage of Tommy's design like I did, I love it :)
Jeff
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Yes you are right Jeff. Tommy did make a tank of a shooting bench..:) Solid, sturdy and will last forever or as long as you are able to shoot.
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Man I wish you lived next door I would really like to shoot benchrest from that bench.. Great Job!
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Next question Jeff. what color are you going to paint her. Maybe a Camo so the neighbors wont't see it...:)
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Gee, I just built an ambi one of my own design. This versionis much better. I had some left over 4x6 which started my project. I will say, it is a heavy sucker....
Fortunately, I need at least another and I will give this onea try. I like anything that uses Simpson Strong-Ties! Simple and elegant.