Comments on: DIY: Lifetime Archery Target http://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/ Bows, arrows, physics and more! Everything for the archery and bowhunting enthusiast Fri, 18 May 2012 06:17:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Michael Larsenhttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-17522 Michael Larsen Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:59:21 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-17522 Some interesting ideas there. I have used carpet in the past and was not happy with it because it was abrasive to the arrows. The beauty of the DiY target with chicken wire and clothes is that it's eternally able to be replenished; it takes little maintenance and can literally last forever if taken care of. Some interesting ideas there. I have used carpet in the past and was not happy with it because it was abrasive to the arrows.

The beauty of the DiY target with chicken wire and clothes is that it’s eternally able to be replenished; it takes little maintenance and can literally last forever if taken care of.

]]> By: ron scardamagliahttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-17156 ron scardamaglia Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:47:36 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-17156 waiting for the book on tips and shooting how long? Ron waiting for the book on tips and shooting how long? Ron

]]> By: hogmanhttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-17154 hogman Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:55:35 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-17154 People can also try the acoustic ceiling panels, bought at Home Depot for cheep. $20 They are SIZE: 2 x 2' sq. Just cut them in half for 12' and that doubles your wide and gives you 12 " deep, which is perfect. They give a person ease to keep together with just some cloths hanger wire through the corners. Another method is: Go to Carpet store and ask for Reminiscent pieces of scrap. Cut them to size and press them flat togeather and the upright them. Using Wire as well, which will pull them together and then shoot through them lengthwise and 12-18" deep. This will last years 2 or more with average shooting. If you have trouble putting holes through materials, then go to Home Depot and buy the drill bit for 10-15$ that electrical people use which is very fine 1/8th bit, by 12" long, that they use to go through the walls, works great to run your wire binding. Also if you want cheep wire, go to the Concrete section and use re-bar wire tie wire in a small spool for $6 bucks they have. It has to be flattened to thread through the shooting matter, but it is pretty easy after you have done a couple through. You then tie the wire to a Large washer and pull tight. We have made MANY of these and all for CHEEP $ and do not need Chicken wire, which can be costly for even a small bit, depending where you buy it. Hardware stores charge allot for chicken wire and it is just as well to use coat hanger and or Concrete re-bar wire and very cheep in a spool of that with washer tie offs. Hope this can help some people make there own Targets and these hold up for Years, depending how you keep them in the weather. We use tarp, for off season and rain, then they do not rot or Mold up if not brought in from the rains. The Mold can make people sick, if you are susceptible to this. People can also try the acoustic ceiling panels, bought at Home Depot for cheep. $20
They are SIZE: 2 x 2′ sq.
Just cut them in half for 12′ and that doubles your wide and gives you 12 ” deep, which is perfect.

They give a person ease to keep together with just some cloths hanger wire through the corners.

Another method is:
Go to Carpet store and ask for Reminiscent pieces of scrap. Cut them to size and press them flat togeather and the upright them. Using Wire as well, which will pull them together and then shoot through them lengthwise and 12-18″ deep. This will last years 2 or more with average shooting.

If you have trouble putting holes through materials, then go to Home Depot and buy the drill bit for 10-15$ that electrical people use which is very fine 1/8th bit, by 12″ long, that they use to go through the walls, works great to run your wire binding.
Also if you want cheep wire, go to the Concrete section and use re-bar wire tie wire in a small spool for $6 bucks they have. It has to be flattened to thread through the shooting matter, but it is pretty easy after you have done a couple through. You then tie the wire to a Large washer and pull tight.

We have made MANY of these and all for CHEEP $ and do not need Chicken wire, which can be costly for even a small bit, depending where you buy it. Hardware stores charge allot for chicken wire and it is just as well to use coat hanger and or Concrete re-bar wire and very cheep in a spool of that with washer tie offs.

Hope this can help some people make there own Targets and these hold up for Years, depending how you keep them in the weather. We use tarp, for off season and rain, then they do not rot or Mold up if not brought in from the rains. The Mold can make people sick, if you are susceptible to this.

]]> By: Peter Bennetthttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-17143 Peter Bennett Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:56:39 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-17143 G'Day, We have been building butts out of recycled carpet. we cut it about 400mm deep and the width of the butt, stack it up flat and compress it with 4wd jacks and screw the top down, we need no wire on them, the only cost is the timber frame as carpet companies cannot give us enough carpet. we have been shooting these butts outside and in for a year now and they are still perfect, plus the arrows pull out very easily G’Day,
We have been building butts out of recycled carpet. we cut it about 400mm deep and the width of the butt, stack it up flat and compress it with 4wd jacks and screw the top down, we need no wire on them, the only cost is the timber frame as carpet companies cannot give us enough carpet. we have been shooting these butts outside and in for a year now and they are still perfect, plus the arrows pull out very easily

]]> By: DiY Target Update: Maintenance and Durabilityhttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-16677 DiY Target Update: Maintenance and Durability Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:36:12 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-16677 [...] look at how it’s doing and if it’s on course to last.The original article is DiY: Lifetime Archery Target; please refer to it if you would like to see the history behind the target and the build plans.Last [...] [...] look at how it’s doing and if it’s on course to last.The original article is DiY: Lifetime Archery Target; please refer to it if you would like to see the history behind the target and the build plans.Last [...]

]]> By: Michael Larsenhttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-14375 Michael Larsen Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:23:48 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-14375 chris, I keep my covered with a tarp at this time. Eventually I plan to build a roof over the whole thing, but that's a project that keeps getting delayed! On occasion it has gotten wet, but a decent sunny day takes care of it pretty quick. In the past I have used different plastics/shrink wraps and the biggest issue I had with them is that some would melt and/or stick to the shafts. I was constantly cleaning stuff off of the shafts and am much happier with the fabric now. chris, I keep my covered with a tarp at this time. Eventually I plan to build a roof over the whole thing, but that’s a project that keeps getting delayed! On occasion it has gotten wet, but a decent sunny day takes care of it pretty quick. In the past I have used different plastics/shrink wraps and the biggest issue I had with them is that some would melt and/or stick to the shafts. I was constantly cleaning stuff off of the shafts and am much happier with the fabric now.

]]> By: chrishttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-14371 chris Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:46:06 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-14371 Any issue with the clothes getting wet and moldy??? It looks as if your back is open and I would think the clothes would be a problem. Do you have yours under cover or is it not an issue? And also what do you think of the shrink wrap material instead of clothes? I am just rounding up my supplies for one of these and great plans! Thanks Any issue with the clothes getting wet and moldy??? It looks as if your back is open and I would think the clothes would be a problem. Do you have yours under cover or is it not an issue? And also what do you think of the shrink wrap material instead of clothes?
I am just rounding up my supplies for one of these and great plans!
Thanks

]]> By: Michael Larsenhttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-14035 Michael Larsen Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:56:40 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-14035 James, I have found that my daughters' bows will sometimes bounce off, but most often they will stick fine. Even my son's bow at 40 lbs maybe have an occasional bounce out, but even down to 20 lbs they stick most of the time. For the depth I still prefer 12", especially with my heavier, higher-penetrating hunting arrows. It's tough to stop my Easton ST Axis arrows and I have to re-pack the material every now and then to keep things tight. Even my lightweight 3D arrows that are fatter will often poke out the back if I don't keep the material packed well. I think you could get away with 10" if you pack it tight and keep it that way, but I'd still recommend 12" if you can do it. James, I have found that my daughters’ bows will sometimes bounce off, but most often they will stick fine. Even my son’s bow at 40 lbs maybe have an occasional bounce out, but even down to 20 lbs they stick most of the time.

For the depth I still prefer 12″, especially with my heavier, higher-penetrating hunting arrows. It’s tough to stop my Easton ST Axis arrows and I have to re-pack the material every now and then to keep things tight. Even my lightweight 3D arrows that are fatter will often poke out the back if I don’t keep the material packed well. I think you could get away with 10″ if you pack it tight and keep it that way, but I’d still recommend 12″ if you can do it.

]]> By: Jameshttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-13933 James Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:24:01 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-13933 Great plans, thanks for the information! Two quick questions… Would this target work well with low poundage bows (25lb-35lb)? Do you think the arrows would stick well? Also, after shooting at it for a while, do you still think it needs to be 12 inches deep, or would 10 inches work? Great plans, thanks for the information! Two quick questions… Would this target work well with low poundage bows (25lb-35lb)? Do you think the arrows would stick well? Also, after shooting at it for a while, do you still think it needs to be 12 inches deep, or would 10 inches work?

]]> By: Mike Hoferhttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-10713 Mike Hofer Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:24:34 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-10713 Thanks for the great instructions. I have been looking all over the place for an inexpensive target. I can't wait to get it built and start shooting at it. Thanks for the great instructions. I have been looking all over the place for an inexpensive target. I can’t wait to get it built and start shooting at it.

]]> By: AK0tAhttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-9674 AK0tA Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:31:52 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-9674 I have not shot for 5 years and decided it was a great time to get back to business. I purchased a new bow "Hoyt Alphamax 32" and the shop who set me up has 3 of this style targets. 5 feet high by 20 feet wide. I was skeptical at first but now after using the range for weeks I decided to build one just like it. The version I built is very similiar to your plans. 95% of the time the wire is never hit and when it does it deflects slightly to the side. Thanks for the plans and easy to follow instructions. I have not shot for 5 years and decided it was a great time to get back to business. I purchased a new bow “Hoyt Alphamax 32″ and the shop who set me up has 3 of this style targets. 5 feet high by 20 feet wide. I was skeptical at first but now after using the range for weeks I decided to build one just like it. The version I built is very similiar to your plans. 95% of the time the wire is never hit and when it does it deflects slightly to the side. Thanks for the plans and easy to follow instructions.

]]> By: bow shooters!http://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-8252 bow shooters! Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:06:09 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-8252 [...] found plans on the internet to make a better version that is better built and will last longer. DIY: Lifetime Archery TargetGA_googleFillSlotWithSize("ca-pub-3927874040083090", "FirearmsTalk_300x250", 300, [...] [...] found plans on the internet to make a better version that is better built and will last longer. DIY: Lifetime Archery TargetGA_googleFillSlotWithSize("ca-pub-3927874040083090", "FirearmsTalk_300x250", 300, [...]

]]> By: Michael Larsenhttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-7328 Michael Larsen Mon, 29 Aug 2011 03:24:24 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-7328 The chicken wire has never done any damage to my arrows. Because you are shooting with steel points, the points will hit the wire first (when they do at all) and deflect the arrow off to the side slightly. Every once in a while you may hit a wire direct enough, and I just periodically trim these off so there are no "pokies." Eventually the chicken wire will have to be replaced. The chicken wire has never done any damage to my arrows. Because you are shooting with steel points, the points will hit the wire first (when they do at all) and deflect the arrow off to the side slightly. Every once in a while you may hit a wire direct enough, and I just periodically trim these off so there are no “pokies.” Eventually the chicken wire will have to be replaced.

]]> By: Timhttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-7323 Tim Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:17:00 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-7323 Did I miss something about removing the chicken wire? The only reason I'm asking is because this is a wonderful target design, but wouldn't you have an increased risk for damaged or broken carbon arrows? Did I miss something about removing the chicken wire? The only reason I’m asking is because this is a wonderful target design, but wouldn’t you have an increased risk for damaged or broken carbon arrows?

]]> By: Scotthttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-6745 Scott Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:39:53 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-6745 Nice write up! Loved the design. I've been wanting to build my son a target and you've provided the final pieces! I plan to use the frame design filled with layers of dense straw rugs (from garden ridge) with a couple of layers of the weed stop material between them. I also plan to build a 1x1 subframe behind the main frame, hinged at the top with a chain stay on the cross member. I like the wire also.. However, to prevent sagging, i think i'll put a couple of wood rods vertically in the back. I think drilling through the top and half way through the bottom of the frame to allow the rods to spin would go a long way. Can't wait to get started! Thanks again for posting you knowledge! Nice write up! Loved the design. I’ve been wanting to build my son a target and you’ve provided the final pieces! I plan to use the frame design filled with layers of dense straw rugs (from garden ridge) with a couple of layers of the weed stop material between them. I also plan to build a 1×1 subframe behind the main frame, hinged at the top with a chain stay on the cross member. I like the wire also.. However, to prevent sagging, i think i’ll put a couple of wood rods vertically in the back. I think drilling through the top and half way through the bottom of the frame to allow the rods to spin would go a long way. Can’t wait to get started! Thanks again for posting you knowledge!

]]> By: dustyvarminthttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-3763 dustyvarmint Wed, 11 May 2011 23:16:00 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-3763 I'm glad you did the updated write up. Planning to put one of these together soon. happy hunting, dv I’m glad you did the updated write up. Planning to put one of these together soon.

happy hunting, dv

]]> By: Michael Larsenhttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-3384 Michael Larsen Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:35:06 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-3384 Greg, It's great to hear that you got one built and are using it already! Hopefully yours will bring you as much shooting and fun as mine had. Greg,
It’s great to hear that you got one built and are using it already! Hopefully yours will bring you as much shooting and fun as mine had.

]]> By: Greghttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-3378 Greg Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:37:51 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-3378 Wow, I built one today and got out to shoot it. This thing works...very well. It is straight forward to build, even got the kid's involved. As long as we can hit the target there will be no more lost arrows. Thanks for the step by step instructions and pictures, they went a long way to describe what you built here. Thanks again, it's a long way to bow season but this is going to pass the time nicely. G. Wow, I built one today and got out to shoot it. This thing works…very well. It is straight forward to build, even got the kid’s involved.

As long as we can hit the target there will be no more lost arrows. Thanks for the step by step instructions and pictures, they went a long way to describe what you built here.

Thanks again, it’s a long way to bow season but this is going to pass the time nicely.

G.

]]> By: Michael Larsenhttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-3373 Michael Larsen Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:00:25 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-3373 The plastic mesh has been tried by people before with mixed results. The two biggest issues are that it will bulge and stretch more when pack the clothes in and that it will get shot up by the arrows and have to be replaced more often. The plastic mesh has been tried by people before with mixed results. The two biggest issues are that it will bulge and stretch more when pack the clothes in and that it will get shot up by the arrows and have to be replaced more often.

]]> By: wazhttp://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/comment-page-1/#comment-3369 waz Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:13:46 +0000 http://archeryreport.com/?p=1776#comment-3369 do you think a plastic mesh would work better than the wire or no difference. do you think a plastic mesh would work better than the wire or no difference.

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