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What to do with 2 clamps + plywood
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2024 11:45 am
by GunnyGene
What else but to make a easily portable and light weight target stand. I have a bunch of these cheap Jorgenson bar clamps and some scrap ply (1/4" in this case), so this is the result. Clamps are about 3" up from the bottom so that the stand tilts slightly away from the shooter for better stability in a light breeze. Other configurations are up to you.
Re: What to do with 2 clamps + plywood
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2024 11:59 am
by markiver54
Good idea Gunny. I have a few bar clamps. That's a quick and easy set-up.
Re: What to do with 2 clamps + plywood
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2024 12:00 pm
by daytime dave
I like it.
Re: What to do with 2 clamps + plywood
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2024 12:58 pm
by GunnyGene
markiver54 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2024 11:59 am
Good idea Gunny. I have a few bar clamps. That's a quick and easy set-up.
This is obviously for the backyard shooters. I just set it up for a session and don't leave it the yard since I have to mow out there. I've looked at all the other DIY target stand plans made from PVC, or other materials that claim to be easily assembled, but they all looked much too complicated and expensive to suit my need. Those clamps can be had for about $10 each at Lowes or HD, and sometimes for a dollar or 2 at yard sales. If it's windy you can use landscape staples to nail them down to the ground.
Re: What to do with 2 clamps + plywood
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2024 1:26 pm
by BigAl52
Works for me. Had the 41 out lately Gene. Havent had mine out for quite some time. Im thinking about trying to get one in an old 3 screw.
Re: What to do with 2 clamps + plywood
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:18 am
by Hatchdog
Genius, sheer genius. Of course I just gave away a bunch of bar clamps. But they went to my son so I know where they are.
Re: What to do with 2 clamps + plywood
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:36 am
by GunnyGene
Hatchdog wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:18 am
Genius, sheer genius. Of course I just gave away a bunch of bar clamps. But they went to my son so I know where they are.
No not genius, just lazy. but thanks for the compliment.
Re: What to do with 2 clamps + plywood
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 2:54 pm
by Mags
GunnyGene wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:36 am
Hatchdog wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:18 am
Genius, sheer genius. Of course I just gave away a bunch of bar clamps. But they went to my son so I know where they are.
No not genius, just lazy. but thanks for the compliment.
Yes genius. That's what geniuses do. Figure out smarter ways to do things because they are lazy.
Re: What to do with 2 clamps + plywood
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 4:42 pm
by fortyshooter
I like it being easy to setup and store away and transport. Great idea Gunny!
Re: What to do with 2 clamps + plywood
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 6:45 pm
by GunnyGene
fortyshooter wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2024 4:42 pm
I like it being easy to setup and store away and transport. Great idea Gunny!
This is just the basic concept of course. If you, or anyone else, comes up with modifications/improvements to suit your particular needs I hope y'all share them with the members. No need to ask permission from me, or contribute to my retirement fund.
