neckbone Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I wanted something that would take care of two problems I have at IDPA shoots. One was some hard surface to load mags on and a place to sit down (74 yr old legs get tired by the end of the match). On paper this looks good. In the shop it looks good. On the range may be a different story. If the snow ever clears, I'll find out. It is held to the cart, that I scrounged up (wheels could have been larger for rough terrain), by a wing knob. Removal of the knob allows separation for transport. Not needed in my PU truck. The handle telescopes down for storage. The sides are open to reduce weight and allows some access to the range bag side pockets. It is a little over sized to permit other stuff to be stuffed in the box. The seat swings up and is latched in place to serve as a loading table. It is rimmed with trim to prevent cartridge roll-offs. The green color is a lame shade, but that's what it is. The CED range bag is really a nice deal. I like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Dang that's nice. Is your hobby making furniture? Its nicer than the end tables in my office. My homemade cart required a crescent wrench and a screwdriver. You needed a table saw and a jointer. Good job. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckbone Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Yeah Bill, I do make furniture. Thanks for the nice words. Just hope people don't think I'm a "dick" pulling it around. That concern will fade somewhat around stage 5 when I'm sitting down resting my dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyoneton Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Really, really nice. Just how does the latch holding it in the upright position work? "J" bolt & wing nut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckbone Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Really, really nice. Just how does the latch holding it in the upright position work? "J" bolt & wing nut? Good eye. I wanted something that didn't require fussing with hardware. The metal bar, with the notch in it, swings freely. When the lid is lifted full up, a J bolt is slipped through the seat hole while holding the swinging bar at it's full upright position. The bar is let down with the bolt shank fitting into the notch. A nyloc nut on the J bolt keeps the bolt from backing out. The J bolt stores in the hole went the seat is down. Quick N dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 It looks heavy. Are IDPA matches concentrated in small areas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfaxis Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Now all you need a satellite dish, 15" flat screen (solar with battery backup), and a cooler (sandwiches and drinks (no beer)) for in between stages. Hmmm, maybe a golf cart with ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckbone Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 It looks heavy. Are IDPA matches concentrated in small areas? The weight was a concern while drawing the plans. That's why the sides are cut out. The case is 'Baltic Birch Ply' 1/2" thick. The oak top is reduced thickness (5/8" I think). It's not heavy to lift onto a high tailgate. I'm guessing 5 to 10 pounds. The short coming may be the smallish wheels dealing with crushed stone (this was a scrounged cart from my wife). The IDPA courses I've seen are not spread out over large areas. Even if set between two stages and moved on every other stage it would serve it's purpose; a place to load and sit. TV is a good suggestion. I wonder if the range would leave the lights on for me into the evening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhp147 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Looks great, mag loading area incorporated on the seat is a very clever little detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 It does look good but if you really want to test it out, go to Wilkes-Barre Rifle and Pistol club. I think (know) that the cart wheels are too small. I use a re purposed jogging stroller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry99 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Don't forget the umbrella! It is really handy to have one's own shade and rain protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 That's a great looking cart! I wonder how your reloading bench looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckbone Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 That's a great looking cart! I wonder how your reloading bench looks like. Yeah, LOL, I built that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 If your range has gravel, you will hate your wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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