sparks1 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Did a search here and internet...looking for plans on how to build a Texas star. Little help please. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I've built one, but there are (AFAIK) no plans or schematics out there..... http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=106158&view=findpost&p=1426532&hl=home+made+texas&fromsearch=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two shoes Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I've built one, but there are (AFAIK) no plans or schematics out there..... http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=106158&view=findpost&p=1426532&hl=home+made+texas&fromsearch=1 Thank you for sharing GrumpyOne. I have access to some materials and need to practice my Texas Star and steel plates... I need to make my own to go out and shoot when I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giarc01 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 If someone could make one for sale at $400 or less, they could sell a ton of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintv Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I haven't done much research but how much is a new Texas Star? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) GT Targets has the original Ashton design for $625 club price. with extra parts for $700. Texas Star Edited May 15, 2013 by Mark R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Some challenges to building your own star. Getting all of the plates the same weight. When one comes off it will be quicker to start spinning. Fitting quality bearings. Sticky/ slow bearings will allow the shooters to clean the plates off before it can even start to move. Installing an attachment system that holds the plate when the shot is close but takes the plate off when it hits it. Some of the best I have seen use a wide base that allows the plate to pivot with an edge hit, once one edge clears the holder the plate has almost no choice but to fall off. It also uses a heavy duty spring with a curved end. The resetter can slide the plate into position with one hand while holding the arm with the other. Finally have the work done by someone that really knows how to weld. The arms will all take a beating so having quality welds will keep it from coming apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I used my pantograph machine to cut all of my plates and duplicated the original latches. Shown here http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=108639&hl=%2Btx+%2Bstar search TX star and there are some more details. not that hhard, if you have the stuff to build it with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyoneton Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 GT Targets has the original Ashton design for $625 club price. with extra parts for $700. Texas Star I would not build on for that. Even if I had the AR500, which I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Phil Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Not to sound like Johnny Raincloud, but, aren't the original designs patented property? Just a thought. And no, they are not hard to build if you have the stuff... I have 2 that I made. (I used different holders for the plates...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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