Swinging Target

[xsniper]

Where might I have the best luck to find plans to put together a swinging target for our practice range.

[Bigpops]

Here is a quick video showing an inexpensive setup. I just recommend you don't hit it - http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=48...67151&hl=en

We were looking for plans for our home range and in the end decided it was just best to purchase one. Nevco Targets builds good stuff.

[StraightUp_OG]

So it is funny you should make this post. I have been working on plans to build a swinger and I finished my prototype this weekend.

Here is a link to a video and more detailed images.

Swinger Video and images

I will post back with more info on the issues I had but this stand cost me $80 USD and took about 3 hours total to complete. PM me with any questions.

Here is the parts list:

10 - 1 ½” 90 degree

9 - 1 ½” T fittings

2 - 1 ½” x 1 ½” x 1” T fitting

1 – 1” 4 way

1 – 3 x 3/4” Bolt

6 – ¾” flat washers

2 – 5lb weights

4 – ¾” sealed Cartridge bearings

18” of 3/4” steel tube

1 – 1 ½ to 1” reducer

1 – 1” to ¾ threaded

16’ of 1 ½” PVC Pipe

6’ of 1” PVC Pipe

Parachute cord

PVC primer and glue

5 minute 2 part epoxy for gluing the bearings

All material was purchased at Home depot and the bearings I got at Ace Hardware.

Edited August 18, 2009 by StraightUp_OG

[xsniper]

That is exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks so much for the help. At least now maybe I can figure out how to make a few holes appear during a match.

[StraightUp_OG]

That is exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks so much for the help. At least now maybe I can figure out how to make a few holes appear during a match.

Glad to help, one thing you will need is a forstner drill bit to drill out the 1" 4way so the bearings will fit but I can't remember the size of the bit. I will look tonight and post back.

Edited August 17, 2009 by StraightUp_OG

[StraightUp_OG]

The forstner bit is 1 3/8"

And I made a correction above that the steel tubing I used for the axle is 3/4"

[boz1911]

I love the ingenuity. I would guess changing the weight would change the speed of the swinger. Very cool!!

[StraightUp_OG]

I love the ingenuity. I would guess changing the weight would change the speed of the swinger. Very cool!!

Thanks! Changing the weight to the next highest position does in fact slow it down and also adding another 2.5lbs to the bottom position makes it faster. The very top position is too far above the center of gravity and I won't add that in the next iteration. I also need to make the kick stand a little taller so it will swing deeper for longer.

[TWHaz]

Where might I have the best luck to find plans to put together a swinging target for our practice range.

This will work.

http://www.motivatedphotos.com/?id=20190

Just have it moving.

sorry, I could help myself.