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Target Shooting Matches, Discussion & Events => Field Target Gates => Topic started by: TleVta on May 07, 2018, 02:05:46 AM

Title: "it doesn't get done until someone does it".
Post by: TleVta on May 07, 2018, 02:05:46 AM

My local club stores all of its targets and tools in this steel storage container.

(https://i.imgur.com/NqUF81I.jpg)

We use pull carts to carry the targets 200 yards down the road to the course. The guys have been using makeshift pallets near the door to clear the 8" transition. Kinda sucked getting that cart back into the shed after a match, so I helped out today.

I butcher'd up some 2 X 6's and made something a bit more permanent.

(https://i.imgur.com/R23EGFl.jpg)

Had to notch out the plywood and stringers so the bottom of the door latches would clear when swinging open/closing.

(https://i.imgur.com/h2Ul9ws.jpg)

The next match should be more more easy...

Title: Re: "it doesn't get done until someone does it".
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on May 07, 2018, 12:30:35 PM

We used to do the same thing at the Diablo Club until the local county supervisors decided the carriers did not meet local housing codes and we had to get rid of them. The supervisors are getting kick-backs from local contractors no doubt. Too, the supervisors thought the other rats needed better better housing...

Title: Nice work!
Post by: gokidd on May 07, 2018, 03:55:49 PM

That's a clever solution, Terry.
Your notching is top notch.

Your framework stringers remind me of building an airplane wing.
Bob

Title: Re: "it doesn't get done until someone does it".
Post by: TleVta on May 07, 2018, 04:05:50 PM

Tim backs up his truck to load/unload his 5' air tank stored inside. So I made sure to double up the stringers. Then I put gravel under the 3/4"plywood.

Shed survived the Creek Fire last year. Lets hope they don't get another one going through anytime soon.

Title: Re: "it doesn't get done until someone does it".
Post by: TleVta on May 07, 2018, 04:08:36 PM

Quote from: IAMALLPAIDUP on May 07, 2018, 12:30:35 PM

the supervisors thought the other rats needed better better housing...

The two legged ones?

Title: Re: "it doesn't get done until someone does it".
Post by: Bicycleman on May 07, 2018, 04:21:04 PM

First class work.

Title: Re: "it doesn't get done until someone does it".
Post by: TleVta on May 07, 2018, 09:41:12 PM

Thanks. Decking screws only. No nails to back out.