@@GorillasGuns I recently retired as editor of American Handgunner but they twisted my arm to keep writing and making videos. Get to work on that stand! Roy
Dang me… I stumbled upon your channel while looking for ideas to make portable target stands…. Looking good Roy… this is exactly what I was looking for… thank you… hope all is well… tell your other half hello… cheers
@@benbai5808 Got another pending Ben. How to build a very (VERY) simple rifle rest for cleaning and scope mounting and such. I think you’ll enjoy it. Or at least I hope you do! Roy
HA! This one's gonna have to wait until after Christmas---I still haven't finished my gun rests and bean bags yet. The wood's all measured and marked though, and I DID buy a large bag of pinto beans yesterday. When I came into the kitchen, my wife said, "I already had some pinto beans. Why didn't you ask me before you bought this?!?!" I love that girl;;;;she was ready to cook me some beans and cornbread! Thanks, Roy for another one and I wish you, your REAL family, and all of your extended FMG family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Very nice video Roy ... and thanks for promoting PPE (personal protective equipment). With 30+ years in heavy aerospace manufacturing, I've seen some accidents I really wish I hadn't. Even a small, low-cost, seemingly innocuous machine can ruin your day if you don't respect it. I've seen multiple versions of this stand over the years - and the one mistake I've seen repeated is making the slots for the uprights too tight. Guys often make them snug (I guess it seems more precise), but the uprights really need some space (as you noted, we're not building the Eiffel Tower). If you live in an area where the humidity varies widely with the seasons (like the Ohio River valley where I live), making the slots too tight will come back to haunt you. We all know wood swells - and you don't want to get to the range on that steamy August day, just to find the uprights absolutely, positively won't go in the slots.
You’re right about being snug. I like my “finish’ woodwork to be as good as possible, but this sort of stuff does need some room. Mine tends to live outside too, so all the more. Thanks for your kind words! Roy
I made one of these a few years ago but I placed one of them cheap cabinet pull handles on the backside of the bottom 2x4 to prevent your hand getting cut by shrapnel
I have been making and using these for years, and prefer the to any that are made commercially, at least so far. One thing to realize is that unless you make the little slots VERY loose, they will fit fine when everything remains dry, but if either the stand or the uprights, or both, get wet, suddenly the little slots are VERY little, and the uprights swell also. It really doesn't take a lot of rain or sitting in the snow for things to suddenly be too tight to work. Let them dry out good, and they are good to go again! Personally, I like to buy 1x2's for the uprights and make the blocks for the spacers on the base out of the same material. Good rule for whatever you decide to use for uprights; make the spacer blocks out of the same material as the uprights.
Thanks for another great simple project. I really like these DIY projects. Thanks. Have Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Roy and family and all the folks at FMG pubs.
@@fmgpubs I have been tossing around about making a rifle cradle for cleaning rifles and shotguns. There are alot of great cradles to buy but pricy. A good solid one shouldn't cost that much to build. Front forearm part is pretty easy but rear clamping I have a couple ideas but have been distracted lately and haven't had time to try any ideas in the shop. And I'm retired but too busy for important stuff like a gun cradle, hard to believe!! Keep up the good work.
The beauty of it is you can put whatever you want o on the center. I have a 6” steel round plate on a holder you can just sit on the top of the 2x4. But you could staple stuff to it, put a small shelf on the top and sit cookies or stuff to shoot, etc. It just give you some options. Roy
Good Deal Roy, Keep it up. Really enjoy your content. I have built somethin kinda similar to yours there. But, I used the old election "vote for me" signs that are never picked up from the elections that are everwhere for a backing instead of the cardboard. I'm findin it hard to find bigger pieces of cardboard round. Unless your buy a large appliance or furniture it just cant be found where I'm at. Election signs are all over the place and people love for someone to pick them up.
you make is seem easy peasy - thanks for sharing
Thanks! Now go make something! Roy
Very nice Roy, really enjoy these DIY shooting projects! Keep ‘‘em coming!
Thanks for watching!
You are the Bob Ross of target building.
I suppose I’ve been called worse things! Thanks Elliot. Roy
Better design than I was using. Keep up these type videos
Thanks for watching! Any requests as to what you'd like to see Roy make next?
Perfect I have all the tools and some 2x4, think I'll try this out.
Do it! Roy
@@fmgpubs idk who Roy is...lol, but I'll definitely make one of these target stands.
@@GorillasGuns I recently retired as editor of American Handgunner but they twisted my arm to keep writing and making videos. Get to work on that stand! Roy
Dang me… I stumbled upon your channel while looking for ideas to make portable target stands…. Looking good Roy… this is exactly what I was looking for… thank you… hope all is well… tell your other half hello… cheers
Hey Steve. Small world! Subscribe so we stay famous! We’re in Italy at the moment but home soon. Thanks for checking in. Roy
you're the man roy. excellent vids, editing, and moustache
Thanks Ben! Now go build yourself one! Roy
@@fmgpubs you got it sir! love your humor and your expertise, glad I found your channel
@@benbai5808 Got another pending Ben. How to build a very (VERY) simple rifle rest for cleaning and scope mounting and such. I think you’ll enjoy it. Or at least I hope you do! Roy
HA! This one's gonna have to wait until after Christmas---I still haven't finished my gun rests and bean bags yet. The wood's all measured and marked though, and I DID buy a large bag of pinto beans yesterday. When I came into the kitchen, my wife said, "I already had some pinto beans. Why didn't you ask me before you bought this?!?!" I love that girl;;;;she was ready to cook me some beans and cornbread! Thanks, Roy for another one and I wish you, your REAL family, and all of your extended FMG family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Hey Roy, glad to see you got your beans! Get cracking on that stuff! I’ll relay the Merry Christmas to the gang here for sure. Roy
Made a couple today - easy project and thanks!
Glad to see it worked for you. It's also a great project to do with kids. I'll be doing a very simple rifle rest for cleaning next. Roy
Very nice video Roy ... and thanks for promoting PPE (personal protective equipment). With 30+ years in heavy aerospace manufacturing, I've seen some accidents I really wish I hadn't. Even a small, low-cost, seemingly innocuous machine can ruin your day if you don't respect it.
I've seen multiple versions of this stand over the years - and the one mistake I've seen repeated is making the slots for the uprights too tight. Guys often make them snug (I guess it seems more precise), but the uprights really need some space (as you noted, we're not building the Eiffel Tower). If you live in an area where the humidity varies widely with the seasons (like the Ohio River valley where I live), making the slots too tight will come back to haunt you. We all know wood swells - and you don't want to get to the range on that steamy August day, just to find the uprights absolutely, positively won't go in the slots.
You’re right about being snug. I like my “finish’ woodwork to be as good as possible, but this sort of stuff does need some room. Mine tends to live outside too, so all the more. Thanks for your kind words! Roy
Excellent project Roy and Happy Holidays to you and yours.
I made one of these a few years ago but I placed one of them cheap cabinet pull handles on the backside of the bottom 2x4 to prevent your hand getting cut by shrapnel
Nice touch! We just may have to add handles to ours.
Nice, I’ve been making these for years, tip, use wood siding shingles for shims to take the wiggle out of the uprights, easy in an out.
Good idea. I’ve found once you get a target backer on they stabilize each other and it still makes it easy to take it down. Roy
I have been making and using these for years, and prefer the to any that are made commercially, at least so far. One thing to realize is that unless you make the little slots VERY loose, they will fit fine when everything remains dry, but if either the stand or the uprights, or both, get wet, suddenly the little slots are VERY little, and the uprights swell also. It really doesn't take a lot of rain or sitting in the snow for things to suddenly be too tight to work. Let them dry out good, and they are good to go again! Personally, I like to buy 1x2's for the uprights and make the blocks for the spacers on the base out of the same material. Good rule for whatever you decide to use for uprights; make the spacer blocks out of the same material as the uprights.
You’re right, indeed. I had someone ask why I let them “wiggle” a bit. Just for that reason. Roy
Thanks for another great simple project. I really like these DIY projects. Thanks. Have Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Roy and family and all the folks at FMG pubs.
You bet, Gary. Let me know if you have any good ideas for projects! Roy
@@fmgpubs I have been tossing around about making a rifle cradle for cleaning rifles and shotguns. There are alot of great cradles to buy but pricy. A good solid one shouldn't cost that much to build. Front forearm part is pretty easy but rear clamping I have a couple ideas but have been distracted lately and haven't had time to try any ideas in the shop. And I'm retired but too busy for important stuff like a gun cradle, hard to believe!! Keep up the good work.
@@garyreadler4886 Great idea, Gary. I’ll drum up a simple design and do that! Roy
The is similar to the one that Paul Harrell made and uses on his channel. Portability.
Have several made with pvc,,,,,,my best favorite portable target stand is a real estate sign modified a little……
“Remember we are not building the Eiffel Tower” tha’s humor and that is appreciated . Greetings
Thanks Roberto. If we can’t have fun and enjoy what we’re doing, why bother! Roy
Great video! What target system do you use for center 2x4? Thanks!
The beauty of it is you can put whatever you want o on the center. I have a 6” steel round plate on a holder you can just sit on the top of the 2x4. But you could staple stuff to it, put a small shelf on the top and sit cookies or stuff to shoot, etc. It just give you some options. Roy
I like the sticker quote lol
Thanks Slinger! Roy
Nice car in the background
My ‘66 Ranchero, Jim. Factory AC and electric windows. 289, auto and very nice after-market bucket seats. Sure is fun! Roy
Good Deal Roy, Keep it up. Really enjoy your content. I have built somethin kinda similar to yours there. But, I used the old election "vote for me" signs that are never picked up from the elections that are everwhere for a backing instead of the cardboard. I'm findin it hard to find bigger pieces of cardboard round. Unless your buy a large appliance or furniture it just cant be found where I'm at. Election signs are all over the place and people love for someone to pick them up.
A great way to use up those old signs! Thanks for your kind words too, Texadan. Roy
So I can use any kind of dry wall screws to build this
Yup. The only issue is with some uncoated screws they’’ll rust if you leave it outside. Use deck screws, which are coated, and you’re good to go. Roy
@@fmgpubs thx u
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I made my range stand like an easel so it would fold flat in the back of the car with only two seconds of effort.
Great idea!
Why in God's name would you put music to this? As if there's not enough noise in the world already!
Agreed Joe …. Our new editor manages a bit better these days … Roy
great vid!
Thanks sir! Roy