Shooting benches

[itchyTF]

I have made one like that. Drilled a hole in receiving pipe big enough to weld a 1/2 inch nut to on the outside, then use a 1/2 bolt through nut and hole to tighten leg up . Real solid this way.

I milled a small flat on the outer pipe and welded a “T” nut. Used a “T” handle.

 

[markT]

Here’s a top I made with aircraft interior honeycomb webbing. A guy gave me a sheet. I glued 1/4" underlayment to each side . Strong, very strong.

 

[Charlie-NY]

I have made one like that. Drilled a hole in receiving pipe big enough to weld a 1/2 inch nut to on the outside, then use a 1/2 bolt through nut and hole to tighten leg up . Real solid this way.

That is what I did too. But I welded a T handle to the top of the bolt so that it could easily be tightened or loosened without tools.

 

[pdog06]

My bench looks very similar to yours, but I've got less pitch to my legs. That's a very stable looking setup. Pre-mfg brackets weren't available when I made my bench. I cut thick wedges out of a piece of oak and attached them to the bottom of the table at the correct angle. This allowed me to use readily available (threaded) pipe flanges. If you have expandable legs, it's easy to fashion a bracket on the bottom to hold them in place. They can then be used as a carry handle with the table closed up for transport.

Charlie I made the angles for my bench legs the same way as you did, for the same reason. Atleast I know if I I make another one I can get angled brackets now. Definitely makes for a very solid bench.

 

[kochie]

Here are the brackets.

Portable Shooting Bench/Varmint Bench Bracket (1) NOT WELDED FREE SHIP

Use these simple brackets to make your own portable shooting bench

theurbanriflemanstore.com

Thanks all look nice all good information

 

[kochie]

Thanks all look nice all good information

I building my own but thanks

 

[kochie]

I building my own but thanks

Another question how tall for say average size person should the the bench top to the ground length be ?

 

[itchyTF]

Another question how tall for say average size person should the the bench top to the ground length be ?

Why not make it adjustable?

 

[markT]

Another question how tall for say average size person should the the bench top to the ground length be ?

Mine is 32.25" / top of table to floor
I also added ~2.75" to the Costco (well made) folding chair I use.. I shoot prairie dogs so any + height is welcome. I'm also 6'2".
If you go with Urban's angled brackets you will need to add to the length to offset the angle.. I did the math on them a looong time back..

 

[kochie]

Mine is 32.25" / top of table to floor
I also added ~2.75" to the Costco folding chair.. I shoot prairie dogs so any + height is welcome. I'm also 6'2".
If you go with Urban's angled brackets you will need to add to the length to offset the angle.. I did the math on them a looong time back..

Ok thanks I’m thinking about the same I’m only 6 foot but long torso

 

[DogBuster]

Another question how tall for say average size person should the the bench top to the ground length be ?

legs......30-31" will work

Bring a shovel to level table on uneven ground

Brackets ?

Cut the 1.25" pipe sleeves to a 15* angle & weld to the 1/4" plate

Welders like 'black......not galvanized

Oh & I use 2 sheets of 3/4" plywood for the top.....24" W x 36-38" long

 

[5spd]

Built several of these a while back, takes down easy, top n seat spins 360.

 

[D Coots]

Charlie I made the angles for my bench legs the same way as you did, for the same reason. Atleast I know if I I make another one I can get angled brackets now. Definitely makes for a very solid bench.
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Mine has a bit more angle on the legs. That's probably why hand tightening the legs works. Same color of carpet...must have been on sale...

 

[kochie]

Mine has a bit more angle on the legs. That's probably why hand tightening the legs works. Same color of carpet...must have been on sale...

Ok thanks I’m thinking about putting tires on two legs and they have adjustable fixtures used for decks my legs are going to be 4 x 4s and put adjustable legs on other two 4 x 4 s

 

[danny]

This is mine. I sell the bracket kits to make this one.

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How do you level it?

Danny

 

[Hal]

Built several of these a while back, takes down easy, top n seat spins 360.

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Great design, nothing beats it for prairie dogs. Swivel and shoot, sure beats moving the stationary table set up for every shot or two.

Hal

 

[AckleymanII]

If legs are not adjustable, how do you get 4 legs in firm contact with the ground?

It ain't rocket science!

 

[D Coots]

How do you level it?

Danny

My 3 leg levels easily. Much easier than the 4 leg I started with.

 

[D Coots]

If legs are not adjustable, how do you get 4 legs in firm contact with the ground?

When I used a 4 leg I welded 2" long points 3/8" Dia on the bottom and stuck them in the ground to level.

 

[itchyTF]

It ain't rocket science!

If the ground is soft I can see it. If it’s hard and very uneven guess I’ll need some rocket science. Unless you’re using a shovel.