Inexpensive turning target stand

dfleming · July 11, 2009, 02:06 AM

Here are instructions for making an inexpensive turning target stand that I built for less than $25.

chuwee81 · July 11, 2009, 03:27 PM

that's pretty sweet. that tree should make a fine backstop too (maybe a neighboor's car)

Casimer · July 11, 2009, 05:32 PM

Used windshield wiper motors are an inexpensive was to drive turning targets - if you're interested in automating yours.

AK103K · July 11, 2009, 06:01 PM

We do it the Amish way. We start on the side, and then run around front. Works the same, only different.

tex45acp · July 11, 2009, 08:49 PM

dfleming,

First.....welcome to the forum!!! I am sure you will like it here.

That is a very novel idea. The price is very reasonable as well, even if you don't want one that turns. Thanks for sharing it with us.

tex45acp

ThunderStorm · July 12, 2009, 07:05 PM

Nice job dfleming, I know what i will be picking up the next trip to the hardware store! Thanks ofr posting.

Wobble · July 12, 2009, 07:13 PM

Cool. I just built a similar PVC/wood fixed stand, but this will make a great next project. Thanks for the post.

Suwannee Tim · July 12, 2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

We do it the Amish way.

What? Amish don't use springs

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July 11, 2009, 08:49 PM	#5
tex45acp Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2005 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 1,032	dfleming, First.....welcome to the forum!!! I am sure you will like it here. That is a very novel idea. The price is very reasonable as well, even if you don't want one that turns. Thanks for sharing it with us. tex45acp __________________ “All that is required for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.“

July 11, 2009, 03:27 PM	#2
chuwee81 Member Join Date: April 20, 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 47	that's pretty sweet. that tree should make a fine backstop too (maybe a neighboor's car)

July 11, 2009, 05:32 PM	#3
Casimer Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,918	Used windshield wiper motors are an inexpensive was to drive turning targets - if you're interested in automating yours.

July 11, 2009, 06:01 PM	#4
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	We do it the Amish way. We start on the side, and then run around front. Works the same, only different.

July 12, 2009, 07:05 PM	#6
ThunderStorm Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Posts: 21	Nice job dfleming, I know what i will be picking up the next trip to the hardware store! Thanks ofr posting.

July 12, 2009, 07:13 PM	#7
Wobble Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 163	Cool. I just built a similar PVC/wood fixed stand, but this will make a great next project. Thanks for the post.