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    DIY-Pallet Shooting Bench

    I know, I know...it's called Texas Bowhunter and chances are that I personally won't be pulling the rifle out anytime soon. But, I'm always looking to create something that's useful yet inexpensive.
    I've been working on some sketches of my next little project (God knows I need more projects). These are just schematics so I really haven't started anything other than designing. Now, pallets are readily available and come in various sizes. I searched thru homemade shooting benches and came across one that I would like to somewhat mimic.

    Now, I don't want to spend $50-$100 in materials. I don't even want to spend $20. So why not try using pallets?

    So I started sketching. I came to the conclusion that I could make a shooting bench out of just (4) 48"x48" pallets. This is the design I created that I think just might work.




    Again, this is just schematic but I like the versatility of using free pallets. It's cheap, sturdy, and effective. Little assembly time and your out the door. You can do preventative maintenance to it by painting or staining or just leave it alone. It may last a season or two but that's what's nice about it costing next to nothing. Just thought I would share. When I decide to actually build it, I'll create a cut sheet for those that want it.

    Ryan

    #2
    you call that a "sketch"!!!! I was expecting a pencil drawing on a sheet of copy paper, not a 3D rendering of the design......by the way, what "sketch" program is that?

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      #3
      Originally posted by Phi Phi Hunter View Post
      you call that a "sketch"!!!! I was expecting a pencil drawing on a sheet of copy paper, not a 3D rendering of the design......by the way, what "sketch" program is that?
      Haha... my bad. The program is actually called "SketchUp" so maybe I had that in the back of my mind when saying sketch.

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        #4
        Looks like a good idea!

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          #5
          Great idea.

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            #6
            great idea...

            what program is that?

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              #7
              Originally posted by centexhunter01 View Post
              great idea...

              what program is that?
              Sketchup

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                #8
                looks cool

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by whitetailslayer View Post
                  I know, I know...it's called Texas Bowhunter and chances are that I personally won't be pulling the rifle out anytime soon. But, I'm always looking to create something that's useful yet inexpensive.
                  I've been working on some sketches of my next little project (God knows I need more projects). These are just schematics so I really haven't started anything other than designing. Now, pallets are readily available and come in various sizes. I searched thru homemade shooting benches and came across one that I would like to somewhat mimic.

                  Now, I don't want to spend $50-$100 in materials. I don't even want to spend $20. So why not try using pallets?

                  So I started sketching. I came to the conclusion that I could make a shooting bench out of just (4) 48"x48" pallets. This is the design I created that I think just might work.




                  Again, this is just schematic but I like the versatility of using free pallets. It's cheap, sturdy, and effective. Little assembly time and your out the door. You can do preventative maintenance to it by painting or staining or just leave it alone. It may last a season or two but that's what's nice about it costing next to nothing. Just thought I would share. When I decide to actually build it, I'll create a cut sheet for those that want it.

                  Ryan
                  how did you overlay yellow measurements on the picture at the beginning of your post. i am very familiar with sketchup and i have to design stuff for people who send me photos. many times i need them to provide me with measurements.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by sticks View Post
                    how did you overlay yellow measurements on the picture at the beginning of your post. i am very familiar with sketchup and i have to design stuff for people who send me photos. many times i need them to provide me with measurements.
                    If you are an iPhone user, use an app called "measures". You can add measurements to a photo. Very handy in the construction field....

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                      #11
                      Dang, I've been using Sketchup for years, but you are definitely WAY more skilled with it than I am!

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                        #12
                        thats bad ***** gona have to build one now

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                          #13
                          Is the "Sketchup" program a desk/laptop program or can you get it for a IPad?

                          The shooting bench looks great.

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                            #14
                            you need to "feed" the guy in the sketch so I can see how I would fit better.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by sticks View Post
                              how did you overlay yellow measurements on the picture at the beginning of your post. i am very familiar with sketchup and i have to design stuff for people who send me photos. many times i need them to provide me with measurements.
                              I found that image online that already had those measurements written on it.
                              I saved it so that I could use it as a GO-BY.

                              Originally posted by tazhunter0 View Post
                              Is the "Sketchup" program a desk/laptop program or can you get it for a IPad?

                              The shooting bench looks great.
                              I use it on my Desktop and laptop. I haven't tried seeing if they have an App for it.

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