Making a cheap archery target with Great Stuff foam insulation
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
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This is a video on how to use fairly inexpensive hardware store insulating foam to make an archery target for less than half the cost of most targets found at sporting goods stores.
Some parts of the process are not in the video, so here is the basic way to do this:
Materials needed:
Wood or bricks, layed out to make square or rectangular frame (this is where the foam will be filling in, and will make your target core, which is then sandwiched between cardboard).
3 x Great Stuff Big Gap Filler foam in a black can
Aluminum foil
Cardboard scraps, preferably in the size that your target will be.
Step 1: make your frame out of wood or bricks. Mine is wood in the video
Step 2: lay a sheet of cardboard flat and put the frame on top so that the cardboard prevents the frame from touching any of the ground
Step 3: line the frame with aluminum foil or anything else you have that will prevent the foam from sticking to the frame
Step 4: Spray the foam cans into the area which the framework surrounds, leave a little space between lines of foam, as they will expand a decent amount.
Step 5: After the foam expands and cures, give it time to air out over a few hours time or overnight, then you can remove the frame, and the foil.
Step 6: the front of the target will already have cardboard on it from the sheet you layed down before setting the frame on top, so now you just need to tape another sheet of cardboard on the back and wrap the whole thing with extra tape to hold it together well. If the target seems to warp after removing it from the frame just stand on it or bend it into a flatter shape. It's ok to be a little rough on it!
Finally, all you need to do is set stakes in the ground and find a way to mount the target to them. I just used metal railings and hammered them into some soil in a raised flowerbed area, and slid them between the edges of the target and it's tape.
I did the same thing lol. I used a lawnmower box from Walmart and spray foam but i will look for this great stuff
I did the same thing inside of an extra large packing box from U-haul. Works great and lasts a long time so long as you don't forget to bring it inside after you're done. Thanks for the video brother very useful idea.
I've done this with those foam shell turkey decoys, it does well, do the decoy about a quarter at a time for best results, the middle tends to stay wet longer otherwise. Stops my arrows at 70#.
I have done a couple like this. I made one in a 5 gallon bucket and it works well. I used a cardboard box and staked cardboard inside it then sealed it and injected it with that foam and this seems to be pretty good. No pass throughs yet (50 lbs at 15 yards) There is a new one made by lactate and it is more dense. I plan to try that next. You will have better luck if you hold the can upside down too.
If you spray with the cans like you do, you get more gas n less foam out of the can. Best expansion is gotten if you keep the can "standing". Good idea none he less
Two inch thick, 8-ft x 4-ft foam insulation at Hone Depot is about $12. Cut in half and sandwiched under some $6 per foot indoor/outdoor carpet/turf from the same store and surrounded by a wood frame and there you go for under $40. (I should have done a video!)
Have you done that? If so, how is it holding up?
@@AndrewSmith-qj5zv It’s used as a backstop on which I hang a target bale. It worked well until I went with thinner, lighter arrows...more velocity, more penetration.
Arrows were sticking in the plywood backing if I had flyers (Which happened a lot those first two months...🙄) so I attached a thick carpet. Problem solved.
It’s served well as a safe backstop for 18m practice.
@@Buckarooskiczek thanks for the reply.
That string sound is realy cool. It must have been the acoustics of where you were standing.
The window and door foam do not expand that much and remain much softer than other foams. They make this way so the foam do not forc and bow in the door and window jambs.
The best choice is the regular red can made for gaps, that foam is expand more and get harder, so arrows less likeli flying through.
Oh and next time hold the can perfectly upside down! Otherwise not all the stuff will coming out.
Am a little late to the party but might I suggest, if you do go with a foam target again, to use the 4x8 sheets they have over in the insulation area. Get a contact cement in a spray can to glue together. Can put layers of cardboard between the foam pieces. Should be able to make at least 2 targets if not 3 this way for a price 30-40 dollars.
The spray adhesives don't work on those foam boards. It disolves the foam. I would try the cheapest construction glue(polyurathane) or silicone tubes.
Cool idea! Next time, use a lot of water! Apply it with a spray on the cardboard an each layer of fresh, wet foam. Theese polyurethan (PU) foams dry with humidity, means it will dry faster and expand over 1/3 more! Let me know the result of you try. I will do this tomorrow, this is really a great, simlpe idea, similar to the egg of columbus 👍🏻 greets from switzerland 🏹
Nice going!
You can decrease the noise level of your Samick Sage by increasing the brace height and/or applying string silencers.
I don't have a silencing solution for the air conditioner, other than turning it off.
Your supposed to give the can a good shake and hold it upside down when you spray, and moisture helps it’s expand more.
I've been doing this for a couple of years. It works great. I recommend using the high density stuff.
If you mist great stuff foam with cool water while it's still wet, you will get way more expansion
But you lose density
You will end up with more air bubbles and voids
door and window foam is minimal expansion foam
They have styerfoam targets at Walmart for 14.99 i use foam spray to fill holes
good job & good video. the nice part of using spray foam is you can fill the arrow holes with spray foam to rebuild your target. thanks for your time & effort.
That is how I repair my 3D target inserts after I've shot the heck out of them. I clean out all the debris and spray that stuff in from the front and the back. But I must say, it needs to cure for 2 days or so or you'll end up with the still wet stuff on your arrow. I learned the hard way. If you use too much, your 3D target will look like it has serious tumors. You can either saw it off with a hack saw or just leave it. It doesn't matter unless you care about the aesthetics. I've been doing this to my same target for about 6 years.
The coolest thing is it stops the arrow. I was using quarter inch plywood and a small box target and when I miss cause I'm new the arrows go threw the wood and destroy the fleche. Using a 50 pound recurve and a 40 pound compound the 50 bound at 28 inch draw I get 40 some on pound.
Great idea.. Good job. I'm gonna give a version of this a go for my 55lb compound.
How did it work out? Cause I have a compound at 50 lbs as well and I can't find anything cheap that will stop it, I even tried carpet, lol. I doubt this video will help me, but I am thinking about just having it double as thick as this video.
How did it work out?
I would try to get someone with a compound bow or crossbow to try it and see if it still works. You may want a layer of two of old towels in the middle of that foam to help with stopping power.
That's what I do. I've used both compound and crossbow. Of course crossbow does penetrate further. But it's all about the density of the foam and adding materials suitable for stopping.
I just made one myself for the kids a 3d minion and added some foam Layers inside and it stops my crossbow just fine. This video helped though thanks for posting. If your bored check out mine with the minion.
That's pretty cool idea, All in all how much did it cost to make?
There's also one for filling post holes when setting four by fours when you're building a privacy fence
Blair Wise i just used that stuff. It works great. My bow is 65#
Good tip for finger shooting is a leather Mechanix glove thay fit tight and work good to allow you to shoot longer.
After watching your video, I put my name down to be used as a live target.
Awesome idea thanks for sharing
u need to hold the can completely upside down when pumping that way u can use the whole cans worth
Sounds like theres a rattlesnake in your garden!
What if you smooth it out before it expands
Fill a bag with rags.
Fill a box with rags, old carpeting or rubber mulch.
It takes a mighty big and hard packed bag-o-rags to stop a high FPS hunting or 3D setup and. It have the arrows buried past the fletchings.
does great stuff stick to aluminum foil? please let me know! loved the vid
What poundage is your bow? The stopping distance is dependent on that.
Thanks. So could probably make some alterations for higher poundage bows. There's a huge difference between a 30# recurve and even a 50# compound. Found that out the hard way.
Next time try the post hole filler brand.home Depot sells it. .the bag has comes in a A@B type liquid you add both parts together in the same amount s and then pour into mold frame.it will expand fast . but it might be what you are trying to get. Good luck sincerely yours Joe chavez. A.K.A flip.flop.joe.
Parchment paper liner
Turn compressor off
great video
You are supposed to use the can upside down
Sorry. From experience I say that every shooting will have to remove impurities from arrows. (Sorry for my poor English).
i wonder if it would stop a much more powerful bow whats the FPS on that
I will try this with pellet and bb guns
What lb is the bow? Reckon it will resist a 50lb or 70lb compound bow?
+Malcolm Gore (lotusboy101) Thanks for the fast reply! I think an extra layer and some canvas skins would suffice considering with a 30lb recurve it went in only a short way! Great design I will let you know how it goes when and if i make one. :)
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I use old construction plastic, like the type for vapor barriers etc. crumpled in a old animal feed bag or wool bail bag, this makes a waterproof-ish target. The bag fabric is self sealing. You can also use burlap fabric. You have a good idea though.
Did it stand the test of time?
alaskanalain how did it go??! Did it work well?? Was it easy to pull the arrows back??
I'm making a video of a DIY target with old mattress foam and some bean bag Beans...
very well. I will make a video soon
do you keep this stored in your garage, do you think maybe if i tarped it I could keep it outside or is it light enough to carry each time?
+Malcolm Gore (lotusboy101) OK awesome I just really liked the insulation idea. I'll keep looking for more rain friendly material, maybe shower curtain wrapped around. I'll keep searching
neat idea
Very cool
Why not just get a couple bales of hay ? Cover it up when you're done.
My compound goes right through it like butter.
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you dont want to bye the low e (expansion)
would any Filler foam expanding foam work ?
to make a target for a bow of 26 pounds 30 pounds an 36 pounds i dont really wanna do the same as urs but i think thinking more a box
How long did it last
*TIP* Wear gloves.That foam burns the shit out of your hands if you get it on it.Also do it somewhere that's well ventilated.
Should have used the other on the red and orange can, it expands a lot more.
Red can is a hell of alot firmer. Expands more. Its a crack filler. Blue can is a softer less expansive foam used to fill around windows/doors without messing up the frame alignment. Orange is a fireblock, not worth the added cost to use for this purpose.
how many cans did this take?
Archery target $60
10 cans of spray foam $80
How you like the Samick Bow?
not so good and it makes your arrows sticky
How would it work with crossbows?
Might not be strong enough for those. They have a really strong poundage.
Next up...…..shooting lessons
6:20 that’s what she said
were do u guys get your arrows
done that but after 10 shots you got sand in it = arrow pass .so this is bad idea
*Uses 10 $4.99 cans* >cheap
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"A cheap alternative to buying expensive target store archery". Are you sure you worded that properly?
or one
ohh can u guys send me some
Lol there is no way this is cheaper 😂especially given how fast it will wear out
Dork!!!
I just get a High Densitiy straw bale from a local farmer every year. Super cheap, stops everything and is used as mulch in the garden after it's done it's duty. No need to produce more of this useless plastic waste, just for an archery target.
You stoned? Just use a box and put stuff in it. Done.
U would be surprised they don't stop arrows very well
Just go to Walmart and get one of those big "FOAM" archery targets for $15 !
A lot cheaper and easier than all the bullshit you had to go through.
Jack 5657 first thing I thought of LoL..
Would those hold up to get a couple broad head shots in just to broadhead tune
Jack 5657 those are shit better to buy a bale of straw for 4 or 5 bucks the ones at walmart get shot straight through out of my 2001 mathews
My arrows went through an entire sofa and pierced my wooden fence after.. this thing wont hold it lol
Sofa foam and insulation foam are way different, especially in density
that's why he doesn't retrieve the arrows at the end.
Save yourself the terrible use cardboard. Been good for 50+ years and it's recyclable. Foam is not.
$100 later you got yourself a terrible target.
go buy a target probably cheaper!!!!!! duh
Targets on the shelf are junk. Being creative until they iron out the creases is a great idea. Try and pull an arrow shot from a Ravin 9? Almost impossible to get out without wrecking your arrow. This guy has the right idea.
Wasting your time dude
or one