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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => The Shop => : Splash October 07, 2007, 03:54:24 AM

: Well whata you do,
: Splash October 07, 2007, 03:54:24 AM

when you have a grass catcher that you no longer use? I guess if your into airguns you do something like this,hehe. Sorry that I didn't take pics of the build in progress, but you can get the idea and I am making 2 more, so I'll take more pics. I used a scrap piece of 3/4"MDF for the top and back. The bottom and sides are scrap 1/2" plywood. I put 2 pieces of 1x2 on the bottom and 1 piece for the top and sides to hold a piece of cardboard in place. The front piece on the bottom is drilled for golf tees, so I can splatter the target when it's done it's job.  On the inside I used an old boat cushion, in the middle of the cushion was 2 pieces of thin, kinda mudflap material, that I used in front of the rest of the cushion. It works great only had a few pellets make it to the cushion in the back, none have made it through. The board on the top I let stick out about 6", seems to help keep the glare off of the target midday. I had an after thought, that it would have been better to use a wheeled garbage can, easier to move around.
Mike

: RE: Well whata you do,
: Big_Bill October 07, 2007, 05:20:45 AM

Real good idea Mike,

That looks like a real nice target holder ! You have given me a few ideas, and motivation to build something better for outback ! We'll see what I can come up with.

THANKS !!!

: RE: Well whata you do,
: Splash October 08, 2007, 03:58:23 AM

Thanks Bill, I'm making 2 more that will be very similar. I'm going to seal the wood on these, then redo the first one when it wears out.
Mike

: Re: Well whata you do,
: NMCA_Ron October 08, 2007, 07:53:16 AM

The ingenuity on this forum astounds me. Not only does that look like it will be a blast to use, it was down, dirty and cheap....and I LIKE cheap!

Nice work!

Ron

: Re: Well whata you do,
: Splash October 08, 2007, 09:04:34 AM

Nothing cheaper than something that was headed for the trash.
Mike

: Re: Well whata you do,
: shadow October 08, 2007, 01:23:40 PM

Great idea Mike, way to recycle for a good cause......Airgunning.:) Ed

: Re: Well whata you do,
: Splash October 08, 2007, 03:47:34 PM

Thanks Ed, I would rather have it made out of a wheeled trash can,easier on my back, but I guess the kids can move it for me,hehe.
Mike

: Re: Well whata you do,
: Curioguy October 20, 2007, 08:38:15 AM

Mike, that looks great. I hope to see it first hand next week.  I'll probably be inspired to make one for myself.

: Re: Well whata you do,
: Splash October 20, 2007, 08:59:48 AM

Thanks Gary, anytime your ready, I'm only about 10min away. Next week I should have the other 2 finished, they'll need to be broken in,hehe.
Mike