Diy targets the pvc stand.
Build a target stand pvc.
If you were to look into the back of my toyota 4runner right now you d see this stand which breaks down into several pieces for easy transportation.
He wanted to build those h shaped 2 4 target stands and i told him there is a much easier way of holding up cardboard and it is cheap.
Target lathe 1x2 wood amount depending on desired target height or your car trunk.
Plus it would probably cost you nearly as much to build one stand as it would be to buy the material in bulk and build 4.
Then when assembling the target stand do not make a cross bar support for the upright section.
I prefer this material over a thinning lathe as it last much longer.
This will still be sturdy enough for most people and will save you about 8 11 and bring the parts price down to 26 29.
Typical target stands are some form of h shape and are made of metal or wood.
I assembled five 16 long pieces to form the base of the target stand using the 2 t joints and 2 end caps the remaining two pieces of 16 length were added as vertical sections using the elbows at the ends opposite the end caps where the wooden furring strips will be inserted.
To build it you need eight pieces of black abs pipe that measure 1 5 by 24 inches.
It s common to see target stands shot up so its a good idea not to spend a lot of.
I buy 96 1x2 at lowes.
For a less expensive version of this stand delete two of the tees and the extra 2 section of pvc.
Utah 308 shooter cheese has created a simple yet sturdy target frame and he s shared his design so you can build a similar frame easily and at low cost.
It s made out of 1 1 2 pvc pipe with 1x2 furring strips for the uprights and a base that s filled with wet sand to keep it from tipping over.
Charlotte pipe 1 1 2 x 10 ft.
For this build you will need 102 inches of 1 sch40 pvc plus scrap.
What you will need.
1 pvc scd40 tee fitting qty.
Schedule 40 pvc end pipe.
Plus they are not bulky like the 2 4 target stands.
The components are wood furring strips 2 diameter pvc pipes and connections and a 2.
One of the easiest ways to build a portable target stand is to use pvc pipe and connectors.
This is an inexpensive and simple to make target stand that breaks down flat for easy transportation.
A good target stand is something you can make for yourself using some pvc.
But think about setting up multiple targets barricades and having a target for your shooting buddy.
The first target system is a very simple pvc stand.
